Our favourite wedding venues in the Northern Rivers and Byron Bay
Dreaming of a wedding that blends natural beauty, relaxed coastal vibes, and unforgettable backdrops? The Northern Rivers and Byron Bay region offer some of Australia’s most breathtaking wedding venues.
If you’re planning a ceremony complete with rolling hills, lush rainforests, but only a stone’s throw from pristine beaches, this could be the perfect place for you and your fiance. Complete with a vibrant local culture, it’s no wonder the Byron Bay and the Gold Coast hinterlands has cemented itself as a popular tourist destination and area to wed.
Researching wedding venues in the Northern Rivers and Byron Bay? Summergrove Estate should be top of your search.
But if you’re finding it hard even to start your search, we’ve done the legwork for you. In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best venues across the region to help you find the perfect setting for your wedding day.
Summergrove Estate
Summergrove Estate’s centrepiece is a beautiful 100-year-old fig tree, complemented by a beautiful vineyard and sweeping ocean views. It’s these details that make it one of Australia’s most picturesque and exclusive wedding venues. You and your guests won’t want to leave after the celebrations are over.
European-inspired, this stunning venue offers picturesque views and a choice between an air-conditioned chapel, an outdoor hinterland garden ceremony or a gorgeous barn reception. Bring your vision to life.
Wedding venues in the Northern Rivers offer sweeping views of rolling hills. Source: Summergrove Estate.
Summergrove Estate
Summergrove Estate is an idyllic multi-award-winning wedding venue set amongst 73 acres of lush Tweed Coast hinterland, NSW. It boasts breathtaking panoramic ocean and valley views, exclusive venue hire, romantic onsite villas, stunning indoor barn reception space and endless photo opportunities.
Salt Bar & Bistro
Salt Bar & Bistro offers a stunning reception venue suited to all wedding styles, with the capacity to host up to 200 guests. Set against a breathtaking coastal backdrop, the venue is surrounded by beachfront, parklands, and garden spaces, providing couples with various picturesque ceremony options.
The bistro delivers an exceptional culinary experience, with menu choices ranging from canapés and cocktail-style receptions to sit-down meals and buffet options. These are complemented by a selection of bar tabs and beverage packages to suit different preferences and budgets.
This beautiful venue will be ideal for your wedding dreams to become a reality.
Just a stone’s throw from Kingscliffe’s beautiful beaches is Salt Bar & Bistro.
Salt Bar
If you’re looking for a stunning wedding venue on the Tweed Coast, Salt Bar Kingscliff is a phenomenal choice.
Ewingsdale Hall
This heritage-listed timber community hall transforms into an incredible rural setting that could be ideal for your wedding. Ewingsdale Hall is only 7 km from the iconic Byron Bay, but far enough from the hustle and bustle to feel like you’re worlds away.
A blank canvas, this venue can be themed as you wish, and the large field next to the Hall can be utilised for dancing, ceremonies and as part of your wedding celebrations. The Hall provides a full kitchen and internal area with basic tables and chairs or you can hire your own. As you organise your own catering and drinks it allows you to tailor your wedding completely to your needs.
A country hall becomes a beautiful rustic wedding venue in the Northern Rivers. Source: Ewingsdale Hall.
Ewingsdale Hall
Located in the scenic and lovely William Flick Lane in Byron Bay, with its canopy of huge fig trees, make your wedding day memorable with this historic and laid-back venue.
Tides Byron Estate
Tucked away in a picturesque macadamia orchard is the magnificent 150-guest venue, Tides Byron Estate. This private villa is luxurious and idyllic, and can be used for either intimate or extravagant weddings.
The newly built Event Hall features versatile room layouts, dazzling chandeliers, and a contemporary monochrome palette. This stunningly light-filled space overlooks serene hinterland scenery and rolling hills, framed perfectly by expansive floor-to-ceiling glass.
Unimpeded rolling hills is the backdrop at Tides Byron Estate.
Tides Byron Estate
Tides Byron is a majestic two-storey villa and private estate wedding venue overlooking the Byron Bay coastline and greater hinterland. Nestled amidst a lush macadamia orchard, this luxury Byron Bay wedding venue offers on-site accommodation for 22 guests, breathtaking views, and a chic new event hall for elegant modern wedding receptions.
Three Blue Ducks
Set in the serene countryside of Byron Bay, Three Blue Ducks offers a picturesque setting ideal for unforgettable weddings. Couples will say “I do” beneath the canopy of the enchanting Macadamia Orchard and celebrate in the rustic elegance of the Farmhouse, all framed by sweeping hinterland views and glimpses of Byron’s iconic lighthouse.
Known for its bespoke culinary experiences, spearheaded by MasterChef’s Andy Allen, the venue showcases the region’s finest local produce, creating a memorable dining experience for every guest. With a passionate team committed to bringing each couple’s vision to life, Three Blue Ducks promises a wedding day filled with warmth, beauty, and lasting joy.
Decadent food and rustic styling is what sums up Byron Bay’s Three Blue Ducks.
Three Blue Ducks Byron Bay
The Three Blue Ducks in Byron Bay beautifully merges the allure of a functioning and rustic farm with contemporary flourishes, offering a distinctive setting for both cosy weddings and lavish celebrations.
Nutting Hill Villa
You’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re in a Spanish villa when you go to Nutting Hill Villa in Clunes. Enveloped in history, charm, and elegance, this Mediterranean inspired luxury retreat offers couples everything they need for an unforgettable magical wedding.
An entirely off-grid venue, guests are ensured optimal privacy and comfort. The sandstone exterior and historical features create a cosy yet spacious aesthetic.
Spain or Northern NSW? You’d be hard-pressed to find a difference in aesthetic! Source: Nutting Hill Villa.
Nutting Hill Villa
Nutting Hill Villa is a magnificent Tuscan-inspired wedding venue nestled just 30 minutes from Byron Bay. It boasts 100 acres of spectacular gardens, shady macadamia orchards, a serene Emerald Lake, a glorious infinity pool, and more! Perfect for intimate poolside weddings and vibrant lawn marquee celebrations — Nutting Hill Villa is the place to be! Not to mention the luxury onsite accommodation!
