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Wildlife and wine tours, helicopter flights over the coastline, and swimming in freshwater lagoons are just a few of the highlights your guests can look forward to during your Wollongong wedding weekend. Located just an hour and a half from Sydney, Wollongong wedding venues include wineries, country manors, historic homesteads, rustic barns, and restaurants that double as waterfront wedding venues. At Easy Weddings, our Venue Finders have selected the best wedding venues in Wollongong and throughout the South Coast of NSW. Your only task now is to decide which is the perfect fit for your dream Illawara region wedding.
Wildlife and wine tours, helicopter flights over the coastline, and swimming in freshwater lagoons are just a few of the highlights your guests can look forward to during your Wollongong wedding weekend. Located just an hour and a half from Sydney, Wollongong wedding venues include wineries, country manors, historic homesteads, rustic barns, and restaurants that double as waterfront wedding venues. At Easy Weddings, our Venue Finders have selected the best wedding venues in Wollongong and throughout the South Coast of NSW. Your only task now is to decide which is the perfect fit for your dream Illawara region wedding.
City Beach Wedding & Events Venue is an oceanfront wedding venue situated on Wollongong’s breathtaking City Beach. This multi-award-winning venue offers an elegant space for couples to host their reception, with terrific service and tasty catering included. With numerous wedding packages, stunning beach views, this magnificent venue is ideal for any style of wedding.
The Grange offers an exquisite blend of timeless charm and modern luxury, making it the perfect choice for couples seeking an elegant country wedding venue. With versatile spaces, impeccable service, and picturesque surroundings, The Grange sets the stage for unforgettable wedding celebrations. Discover a world away at The Grange, where every detail is tailored to create your dream wedding.
Nestled amid rolling green hills and sprawling vines on the outskirts of Bowral, Centennial Vineyards Restaurant offers a picturesque setting for romantic country weddings near Sydney, with a Tuscan-inspired courtyard and rustic-style restaurant. This much-loved winery wedding venue is renowned for its bespoke food menus, exceptional service, and award-winning cool-climate wines.
Experience Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral's charm in the Southern Highlands' rolling hills. It perfectly combines nature's splendour and contemporary sophistication for an unmatched wedding setting. Whether it's a lakeside vow exchange, reception in th Gallery with its sweeping views or capturing special moments on an 18-hole golf course, Gibraltar ensures a scenic and unforgettable wedding event.
Located on nine acres of rainforest and a mere 10 minutes drive from the Kiama coastline, The Lodge is a truly spectacular wedding venue. With accommodation for you and your guests, a spacious wedding hall, and a romantic chapel this venue can take you from ceremony to reception in elegant style. Enjoy an immersive two-day wedding experience facilitated by the expert team from The Lodge.
Situated a mere two hours drive south of Sydney, Stableford Function Centre is a beautifully renovated wedding venue featuring two modern function rooms and panoramic views of the Shoalhaven landscape. You’ll love the rural-chic vibe with all of the modern conveniences, offered by this boutique wedding venue nestled amongst Worrigee farmland. Enjoy modern convenience coupled with country charm.
The Woods Farm is an idyllic, luxury country wedding venue located only minutes from the stunning Jervis Bay. Nestled on a sprawling 40-acre farm, this charming country venue in New South Wales offers a beautiful setting for your wedding, with a rustic shed for relaxed receptions, a bush chapel, a gorgeous French-style garden, and onsite accommodation.
With its unique combination of rustic elegance and historical beauty, The Woolshed Yallah offers a beautiful setting for rustic country weddings near Sydney. You’ll love The Woolshed’s delicious in-house catering by Fine Spun Group, bespoke ceremony and reception packages, and exceptional service for your wedding day in the Illawarra.
The Cove Jervis Bay is an exquisite, ocean-side wedding venue nestled in the heart of Booderee National Park. With your own personal beach, surrounded by Australia’s gorgeous natural bushland, you and your guests will feel instantly relaxed and ready to celebrate. If complete privacy, glowing fairy lights and soaring horizons are what you’re after, The Cove Jervis Bay is the venue for you.
City Beach Wedding & Events Venue is an oceanfront wedding venue situated on Wollongong’s breathtaking City Beach. This multi-award-winning venue offers an elegant space for couples to host their reception, with terrific service and tasty catering included. With numerous wedding packages, stunning beach views, this magnificent venue is ideal for any style of wedding.
The Grange offers an exquisite blend of timeless charm and modern luxury, making it the perfect choice for couples seeking an elegant country wedding venue. With versatile spaces, impeccable service, and picturesque surroundings, The Grange sets the stage for unforgettable wedding celebrations. Discover a world away at The Grange, where every detail is tailored to create your dream wedding.
Nestled in Stuart Park with stunning beachfront views, Lagoon Restaurant in Wollongong provides a beautiful setting for weddings of any size, serving restaurant-quality meals that elevate your special day.
Diamonds Reception Centre, on NSW’s South Coast, is a premium wedding reception venue offering stunning water views, stellar catering, and impeccable customer service. Situated 20 minutes south of Wollongong, this beautiful setting is an ideal wedding reception venue for couples who love the beach. And with all-inclusive packages, innovative menus, and delicious beverages, what's not to love?
The Butter Factory Restaurant, nestled in the heart of the dairy country, Pyree, is a hidden gem on the South Coast of New South Wales. Steeped in history, this unique wedding venue is housed in a restored butter factory dating back to 1889. With 13+ years of experience, the Heffill family welcomes you to their venue — complete with gorgeous timber beams, high ceilings, and colonial brickwork.
Headlands Austinmer Beach is a stunning waterfront wedding venue nestled on New South Wales’ sunkissed south coast just an hour from Sydney. It boasts stylish, chic décor, exquisite floor-to-ceiling windows, an abundance of nearby ceremony locations, and that quintessential coastal charm. Couples flock to Headlands for the panoramic sea views, sun-drenched balconies, and luxe onsite accommodation.
Located on the scenic coastal drive between Bermagui and Tathra, Mimosa Wines is home to unique and distinctive weddings. With breathtaking views, local beaches, forests for your photos, delicious food, and more, Mimosa is the perfect vineyard setting for your magical wedding. Allow the expert team at Mimosa Wines to guide you through the process for planning your perfect wedding.
Nestled amid rolling green hills and sprawling vines on the outskirts of Bowral, Centennial Vineyards Restaurant offers a picturesque setting for romantic country weddings near Sydney, with a Tuscan-inspired courtyard and rustic-style restaurant. This much-loved winery wedding venue is renowned for its bespoke food menus, exceptional service, and award-winning cool-climate wines.
Experience Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral's charm in the Southern Highlands' rolling hills. It perfectly combines nature's splendour and contemporary sophistication for an unmatched wedding setting. Whether it's a lakeside vow exchange, reception in th Gallery with its sweeping views or capturing special moments on an 18-hole golf course, Gibraltar ensures a scenic and unforgettable wedding event.
Nestled in the scenic North Wollongong of New South Wales, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach stands tall as a beacon of unparalleled wedding elegance. Boasting breathtaking ocean views and a reputation for exceptional service, this award-winning venue has cemented its status as one of Illawarra’s most prestigious wedding destinations.
The unique location of Ruby's Mount Kembla, its award winning food and excellent service will make your special event or wedding a day to remember!
Growwild Wildflower Farm is an idyllic, country-style wedding venue nestled in the tranquil Southern Highlands of NSW. This picturesque wildflower farm boasts a stunning permanent wedding marquee and rustic barn nestled amid 25 acres of lush Australian bushland. For a truly magical wedding experience, the Growwild Wildflower Farm offers a gorgeous, colourful oasis unlike any other.
Located on the stunning NSW South Coast, Ravensthorpe embodies timeless elegance, meticulously restored to host life's most cherished celebrations. Our distinguished estate boasts a wealth of amenities, including the iconic 19th-century Manor House, a luxurious Bridal Salon, and award-winning grounds that set the stage for unforgettable moments.
Figbird Cottage is a picturesque wedding venue in the idyllic rural hamlet of Terara, nestled in the stunning Shoalhaven region of New South Wales. Offering an unparalleled blend of country charm and refined elegance, Figbird Cottage sets the stage for magical weddings. Enjoy the captivating beauty of their bespoke European marquee, exquisite gardens, and breathtaking country vistas.
Lucia’s by the Sea is a beautiful waterfront wedding venue boasting uninterrupted views of Wollongong’s iconic North Beach. Ideally located just over an hour away from Sydney, Lucia’s by the Sea offers a picturesque setting for beachfront receptions. You’ll love Lucia’s bespoke packages, mouthwatering menus, and impeccable service for your wedding.
Misty Mountain Barn is a gorgeous, rustic dry hire wedding venue nestled in New South Wales’ lush highlands of Sassafras. It boasts stunning panoramic views, slick black exteriors, twinkling chandeliers, exquisite vintage decor, and several irresistible accommodation options. For a striking blank canvas, ambient glamping opportunities, and woodland charm, look no further than Misty Mountain Barn.
The Imperial at Clifton is an iconic wedding venue nestled on a clifftop, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Illawarra escarpment. With a charming historic ambience and elegant event space, couples can immerse themselves in the romance of this unique location. Catering for up to 110 guests, this venue provides a range of premium dining options, bespoke drinks packages, and more!
Fig Tree Park offers a stunning blend of elegance, rustic charm and coastal beauty, making it one of the top wedding locations in the region. This versatile venue provides breathtaking views, ideal for intimate ceremonies and lively wedding receptions. Fig Tree Park is the perfect choice if you're looking for a wedding location that combines natural beauty with exceptional service.
Kalinya Estate is an award-winning, 5-star wedding venue located an hour from Sydney. This Estate combines its heritage bones with modern design, offering couples a beautiful place for their reception, while ceremonies can be held in the magical gardens. With capacity for 200 guests and on-site lodging, this venue is a must for any couples after an elegant but fun wedding experience.
The prime time for Wollongong weddings is spring followed by autumn, with summer being the busiest time of year for tourism in South Coast NSW. Though the region has generally pleasant weather year-round, June to August can be on the cool side, and many couples who marry in the Illawarra region in winter gravitate towards indoor wedding venues.
Wollongong wedding venues range from laidback beachfront restaurants to romantic garden settings to luxury resorts on the beach. Wedding styles in the Illawarra region, therefore, follow similar styling trends like relaxed, Boho wedding themes, elegant secret garden weddings, and glamorous marquee weddings overlooking the sea.
The most popular Wollongong events both take place in October — Wollongong Triathlon and Yours and Owls Festival — but neither should have a significant impact on your wedding plans. That said, tourism swells in June, January, and September in Wollongong and it’s likely that you and your wedding guests will experience higher guest room rates during those months.
Lake Illawarra, Mount Kembla, Kiama, and Shell Cove are all beautiful wedding destinations near Wollongong. If you’re looking for a similar region of coastal cliffs and great wineries, we recommend extending your search to include the Central Coast of NSW or the Port Macquarie region.
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