Call us lazy if you must, but any opportunity to avoid a late-night taxi/bus/ferry/train ride is something we support wholeheartedly. Plus if you’ve got friends and family travelling from afar, being able to offer them on-site accommodation is a huge bonus (and an easy way to earn additional karmic brownie points).
Below we’ve gathered some of our favourite wedding venues that offer onsite accommodation across Australia. Sweet dreams lovers.
One of the biggest perks of on-site wedding accommodation is that you can keep the good vibes rolling well past the last dance. Instead of ushering guests into taxis or shuttle buses, you can gather around a fire pit, pop a bottle in your pyjamas, or share breakfast together the next morning. Your wedding becomes more than a day - it’s a whole weekend (or longer) of memories.
Logistics can be a headache, especially if your venue is in a regional or remote location. Wedding venues with accommodation take the stress out of transport, parking, and designated drivers. Your guests can fully relax and enjoy themselves, knowing their bed is just a short walk away.
If you’re planning to tie the knot in wine country, by the beach, or in a secluded bush setting, having everyone stay together makes it feel like a getaway for all. From wedding venues in WA with accommodation to cosy vineyard cottages in NSW, these spaces turn your wedding into a mini-holiday your guests will rave about.
Weddings go by in a blur. Wedding venues you can sleep at give you the rare chance to spend quality time with loved ones before and after the big day - think pre-wedding pizza nights, morning yoga, or lazy post-wedding brunches. Those in-between moments often become just as treasured as the wedding day itself.
When you’ve got on-site accommodation, you can often check in early and stay longer, which means more time to set up and pack down without feeling rushed. You can style your day exactly as you like without the pressure of same-day bump-in and bump-out.
From getting-ready shots in a sun-drenched suite to morning-after group photos in the garden, venues with on-site wedding accommodation offer endless backdrops for capturing the whole celebration story.
Many wedding venues with accommodation offer exclusive use, so the space is entirely yours. This gives you the freedom to decorate, curate the menu, and set the schedule exactly how you want it without feeling like you’re on someone else’s timetable.
If you want your wedding to feel less like a single event and more like a extra-special getaway, wedding venues you can sleep at are the way to go. They make celebrations longer, logistics easier, and memories richer. Whether it’s a Margaret River estate with luxury villas, a Hunter Valley winery with cosy cottages, or a coastal retreat with space for the whole crew, an on-site wedding accommodation venue creates the kind of wedding you and your guests will talk about for years.
*Updated 13.08.2025*
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW // Capacity: 240 (seated) 300 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet‑friendly: No // Sleeps: 12 // Wedshed loves: The luxury interiors, manicured gardens, and exclusive marquee experiences under the soaring conservatory.
Nestled on 10 acres at the foot of the Brokenback Ranges, McGuigan House is a stunning private estate offering exclusive use for unforgettable weddings. From its grand ballroom-like living room and library lounge, to a glass-roofed conservatory bar complete with a Gozney pizza oven, it’s designed for effortless hosting. With six ensuite bedrooms and sweeping vineyard‑lined driveways, it’s equally suited for intimate gatherings and celebrations of up to 250 guests.
Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW // Capacity: 25 // BYO: Yes // Sleeps: 20 // Wedshed loves: The Mediterranean inspired interiors, plunge pool with cabana bar and uninterrupted views of the Red Rocks escarpment at sunset.
Located within eight acres of park-like gardens, The Casa is an architect-designed retreat blending rustic Mediterranean warmth with contemporary luxury. Formerly a celebrated art gallery, this serene sanctuary offers dramatic escarpment vistas, lush citrus and magnolia trees, and local wildlife, creating an atmosphere that's both elegant and grounded in nature. Ideal for intimate weddings, The Casa features generous indoor–outdoor living areas with cathedral ceilings and bi-fold doors opening to an alfresco courtyard. Perfect for a weekend stay with 20 of your nearest and dearest.
Location: Shoalhaven Heads, NSW // Capacity: 60 (seated) 120 (standing) // BYO: No // Pet‑friendly: No // Sleeps: 68 // Wedshed loves: Coastal gardens, exclusive‑use flexibility, luxe on‑site dining, and direct access to Seven Mile Beach and Shoalhaven Heads Golf Course.
Bangalay Luxury Villas offers your celebration an elevated coastal resort setting just two hours from Sydney. This boutique estate includes 16 self-contained villas nestled between the golf course and beachfront national park - ideal for couples after private, seaside weddings with minimal stress. It also includes the award‑winning restaurant Bangalay Dining, offering a curated seasonal menu for receptions or rehearsal dinners.
Location: Orange, NSW // Capacity: 175 (seated) 250 (standing) // BYO: No // Pet‑friendly: No // Sleeps: 2 // Wedshed loves: The newly built Grove reception barn, manicured vines and a chic marquee overlooking the vineyard.
Nestled on ancient volcanic soils high above sea level, Rowlee Wines is a boutique winery and restaurant that feels like stepping into the European countryside. Manicured gardens, olive groves and sprawling vineyards are found at every turn and provide a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies and photos.
Enjoy drinks and canapés on the croquet lawn or in the gardens followed by a reception at Rowlee Dining & Bar, The Stables or The Marquee before spending the night in a beautifully appointed, one-bedroom guesthouse.
Location: Gundagai, NSW // Capacity: 200 // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 55 // Wedshed loves: The historic grain shed is a vibe and the eco-huts make for a unique weekend celebration.
Here’s a few impressive facts and figures: Built in 1832 Kimo Homestead is a magnificent 150 year old property surrounded by 7 acre gardens. The Grain Shed is 110 years old and overlooks 7,000 acres of beautiful, rolling green hills. Located just 1.5 hours from Canberra it can sleep up to 30 guests in several stunning cottages and a romantic eco-hut we’d happily move into. Shall we keep going…
Location: Mudgee, NSW // Capacity: 50 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 20 // Wedshed loves: The private wellness spaces and outdoor entertaining area.
Zensi Retreat blends modern luxury with mindful design just outside Mudgee - a stunning wine region just a few hours north of Sydney. The property comprises two unique dwellings: The House, sleeping up to 10 guests and equipped with a fireplace, open living spaces, a pool, wellness areas and more; and the Villa, designed for couples, with its own spa, sauna, telescope and alfresco area. The retreat is perfect for couples seeking an intimate wedding or elopement in a peaceful, quiet space.
Location: Sydney, NSW // Capacity: 150 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet‑friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 14 // Wedshed loves: The panoramic bushland views, ridge-top ceremonies, and the rustic‑chic Bush Pavilion.
Just an hour from Sydney, The Rise at Canoe Grounds feels like a world apart. This private estate offers ridge-top ceremonies with Blue Mountains views, an olive grove and orchard for alternate backdrops, and a marquee or open-air pavilion for receptions. With on‑site accommodation for 16 and inclusions like BYO catering and open fire pits, it’s perfect for couples seeking a relaxed, nature-filled celebration.
Location: South Coast, NSW // Capacity: 150 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 111 // Wedshed loves: Private beach access, eco-chic cabins, and the mix of laid-back coastal fun with boutique resort style.
Hidden within Booderee National Park and just 20 minutes from Huskisson, The Cove Jervis Bay offers couples a private beachfront wedding resort that's both stunning and relaxed. Your celebration unfolds across coastal lawns, under festoon-lit pergolas, beside the ocean, or inside a stylish reception hall with glass doors opening onto the water. Choose from 13 self-contained cabins, glamping tents and a seven-bedroom beach house - enough room for your crew to stay, swim, and play together for the whole weekend.
Location: Southern Highlands, NSW // Capacity: 120 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 12 // Wedshed loves: The jaw-dropping escarpment ceremony spot and sleek pavilion with glass walls.
Perched on a dramatic escarpment overlooking the Shoalhaven River, Caoura Cliffs is an architecturally designed venue spread across 1,100 acres of pristine wilderness. It blends rugged Aussie bushland and contemporary elegance in a way that's truly breathtaking (as cliché as that sounds). Your exclusive hire includes optional accommodation in The Cottage, which sleeps 12 and features luxe interiors, a pool, alfresco dining space and fire pit.
Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW // Capacity: // BYO: // Pet-friendly: // Sleeps: // Wedshed loves: The sweeping escarpment views, heated pool with jacuzzi on the sun‑drenched deck, and seamless indoor‑outdoor living amongst 87 acres of pristine bushland.
Tucked into the lush hinterland of Kangaroo Valley, Rea Rea Lodge is an intimate, boutique venue that feels like an off-grid sanctuary. Designed for seriously stylish micro-weddings and elopements, the modern dual-pavilion residence opens to landscaped gardens, private forest trails, and panoramic escarpment vistas. Couples can exchange vows under towering gums or enjoy sunset drinks by the expansive pool deck. Every detail is taken care of - from the outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven and BBQ, to glassware, linen, bathroom facilities, and even a firepit lounge.
Location: South Coast, NSW // Capacity: 135 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 10 // Wedshed loves: The storybook farmhouse and dreamy surrounds (perfect for photos).
Make your life just a little bit better with a sleepover at Willow Farm Berry. A 160 acre property located just two hours south of Sydney this place is a DIY enthusiasts wet dream. With loads of flexibility and accommodation for 10, this BYO venue is the total package. See how this couple transformed Willow Farm into a bright, upbeat affair.
Location: Orange, NSW // Capacity: 180 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 28 // Wedshed loves: The newly-ish reception space 'The Grove' is pretty special. But also, the lake and 100-year-old homestead.
Located just 10kms from the rural city of Orange (known as the 'food bowl' of NSW), this French-inspired vineyard wedding venue is fully set up for celebrations with a recently built reception barn and rustic ceremony barn and onsite restaurant to keep your guest’s bellies happy. There’s a bar that opens out onto a deck overlooking the Macquarie Valley, and – best part – you can invite 28 of your nearest and dearest to stay on-site with plenty of additional accommodation available nearby.
Location: Mudgee, NSW // Capacity: 160 (seated) 250 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Wedshed loves: Exclusive 50‑acre estate experience, cherry orchard and full inclusions with customisation.
Situated in the heart of Mudgee, Blue Wren Farm blends vineyard charm with contemporary style across a 50‑acre estate. Your event unfolds in a bright, modern reception space (“The White Hall”) and a leafy ceremony pavilion surrounded by greenery and vines. Onsite accommodation for up to 20 across boutique farmhouse rooms and glamping tents means everyone can stay together and celebrate across an entire weekend. With seasonal catering, fire pits in winter, and the freedom to BYO drinks and vendors, it’s a go-to for couples craving an effortless Mudgee wedding.
Location: South Coast, NSW // Capacity: 140 (seated) 150 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 68 // Wedshed loves: Nothing can beat the views here. Wildly beautiful.
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat has become a popular wedding venue for a number of reasons including its capacity to comfortably sleep 68 guests across eight private, self contained cabins and a spacious guest lodge. The 100 acre property also boasts a natural ‘Rock Cathedral’ (formed over 250 millions years ago) and jaw-dropping views that can be enjoyed from the sunset deck.
Location: Jervis Bay, NSW // Capacity: 30 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 12 // Wedshed loves: The serene native forest setting.
Hidden away in 20 acres of coastal bushland just a short walk from the shores of Myola Beach, this property on the NSW south coast is a tranquil retreat made for intimate weddings or elopements. Picture a private ceremony beneath towering gums and a receptions that unfolds under the open sky or within the elegantly styled main space. With exclusive private use, BYO beverages and catering, fire pits, chrome décor touches, and barefoot barefoot beach vibes just minutes away, this south coast wedding venue ticks all the boxes.
Location: Yarra Valley, VIC // Capacity: 220 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 40 // Wedshed loves: What's not to love? Everything you need is here in one stunning location.
If you’re looking for a picture-perfect venue with everything in the one place, voila. Immerse has sweeping vineyards, a covered and open-sided chapel, an award-winning restaurant with wines to match, and accommodation in 20 boutique rooms which are just a step (or stumble) away from the party.
Location: Bacchus Marsh, VIC // Capacity: 100 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 90 // Wedshed loves: The complete flexibility to create your dream day from the ground up.
In a pickle about who to take off your guest list? Chances are here you won’t have to. With the capacity to host 250 guests (and sleep 90 in old school camp facilities), this 50 acre property offers an enormous amount of flexibility, including to option to bring your pets (a big reason this couple wed here). And the best bit? It’s less than an hour outside Melbourne.
Location: Geelong, VIC // Capacity: 1,000 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 65 // Wedshed loves: The versatility. From poolside cocktails to fire pits under the stars, Barunah Plains offers endless opportunities to make the celebration completely your own.
Set on a 640-acre working sheep station, this historic VIC wedding venue is brimming with character - think bluestone homesteads, sprawling gardens, croquet lawns, a rustic woolshed and wide open paddocks that stretch as far as the eye can see. Whether you want an elegant marquee celebration, a romantic garden ceremony or a party that kicks on into the night in the shearing shed, this place gives you the space and freedom to create it your way. With accommodation for more than 70 guests, you can turn your wedding into a full weekend of celebrations.
Location: // Capacity: 100 // BYO: Catering only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 50 // Wedshed loves: The rustic microbrewery bar, fire-lit party vibes and true weekend-long celebration infrastructure.
Tucked into rolling hills and mountain air just north of Melbourne, Bonfire Station Farmstay and Microbrewery is a down-to-earth yet elevated venue where couples can celebrate, stretch out and truly soak up the joy of togetherness. Whether your ceremony unfolds in the lawn under the gums, your reception lights up around fire pits beside the rustic bar, or your crew brews beers and dances into the night, you can do it all under one roof, and then roll into bed just steps away. It’s the kind of place made for laid-back, laughter-filled celebrations that feel more like coming home than “going out.”
Get in touch with Bonfire Station Farmstay and Microbrewery here.
Location: Central Victoria, VIC // Capacity: 180 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 75 // Wedshed loves: The spectacular purpose built indoor-outdoor reception space.
One of regional Victoria's most sought after wedding venues, Flowerdale Estate offers grandeur, heritage, and hospitality wrapped in one stunning package. Dating to 1842, the estate’s beautifully restored homestead, restaurant, and Pavilion deliver refined country elegance - and whether your ceremony unfolds beneath white rose hedges, beside the creek, or beneath the oak, every angle makes for a postcard-perfect moment. But the best bit? It sleeps 75 guests on-site.
Location: High country, VIC // Capacity: 50 (seated) 100 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 11 // Wedshed loves: The 12-metre stone fireplace and 100 acres of high-country views. The lush interiors, too.
Tucked into Victoria’s High Country, Coombs Hill Barn is a rugged yet refined escape. The authentic 160-year-old American barn has been lovingly restored and offers a breathtaking “blank canvas” scale, with sweeping views of the Delatite Valley and Mt Buller. Exclusive use lets couples embrace full creative control while your nearest and dearest stay under the same roof.
Location: Rubicon Valley, VIC // Capacity: 130 (seated) 150 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 150 // Wedshed loves: The riverside grounds, and nostalgic camp-style charm.
Camp Jungai takes you back to childhood camps—but elevated, styled, and deeply romantic. With the Rubicon river flowing at your feet and forest as your backdrop, this venue offers expansive accommodation for 150 guests in cabins and lodges, rustic reception spaces, and enough room to dance under the stars. It’s a weekend away in one (and probably, your best one yet).
Location: Margaret River, WA // Capacity: 130 // BYO: // Pet-friendly: // Sleeps: 16 // Wedshed loves: The European-inspired gardens, private outdoor spas, and the bordering national park.
If you’re searching for wedding venues you can sleep at in WA, Losari Retreat is an absolute gem. Nestled in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, this place offers on-site wedding accommodation in six architect-designed spa villas, each with a private hot tub and rain dance shower.
Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement or a relaxed multi-day celebration, Losari Retreat delivers flexibility, privacy, and indulgence in equal measure. The property is exclusively yours for the duration of your booking, with European-style gardens, stone bridges, olive groves, and serene lawns creating endless ceremony and photo opportunities. Amenities include fire pits, a kitchen garden, and even horses - all surrounded by 66-acres or tranquil native bushland.
Location: South West, WA // Capacity: 150 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 36 // Wedshed loves: The pop-up orchard ceremonies, dramatic rural backdrops and flexible vendor options.
Set on a working farm in Western Australia’s South West, Brookhampton Road Farm offers postcard-worthy weddings under flowering orchards, beside the lake or inside the property's newly built barn. Couples can create a fully custom celebration with BYO catering and full flexibility with suppliers. The 1940's farmhouse sleeps 6 with additional glamping tents available, making it a perfect wedding venue in WA for couples wanting to embrace a weekend-long celebration with no curfews.
Location: Margaret River, WA // Capacity: 140 (seated) 300 (standing) // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: No // Wedshed loves: That the inside and outside areas are equally eye-pleasing, making it a perfect venue year-round.
Prepare for the world’s best slumber party. With 27 luxury chalets and a beautifully refurbished four bedroom house known as "The Residence", Eight Willows Retreat can sleep your entire guest list on site (unless it's more than 140 people). The property occupies 75 acres and also features a modern, architecturally designed reception space with a stone fire place and large commercial kitchen, a bush chapel and plenty of pretty photo locations including the lake, orchard and olive plantation.
Location: Boat Harbour, TAS // Capacity: 150 (seated) 180 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 16 // Wedshed loves: The complete privacy, converted machinery shed and proximity to the water.
Dropped from rustic wedding heaven smack-bang in the middle of 500 acres of bushland, this old machinery shed has been given a new lease of live as the host to some of the most fantastic big days we’ve seen. With an internal fireplace, super high ceilings and eight gorgeous glamping tents set up just a stroll away from the party, it’s perfect for wedstival-style celebrations.
Location: East Coast, TAS // Capacity: 150 (seated) 250 (standing) // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 118 // Wedshed loves: Their commitment to the environment and eco-luxe, off-grid lodgings.
Nestled on a beautifully regenerated former wood-chipping site, Spring Bay Mill offers a wedding experience unlike any other. Set on the stunning East Coast of Tasmania, this unique TAS wedding venue blends coastal wilderness with thoughtfully upcycled industrial architecture.
Whether you're envisioning an intimate sunset elopement or a grand celebration with 250 of your nearest and dearest, Spring Bay Mill fits the bill. Paddle in the ocean, plant a tree for the future, or take a historic walk on your wedding weekend - this isn't just a venue, it's an experience that gives back to the land.
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD // Capacity: 140 (seated) 260 (standing) // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 1,444 // Wedshed loves: That all this place requires is for you to show up. Non wedding planners, eat your heart out.
One thing this unique wedding venue has is space – and plenty of (36 hectares to be precise). It’s ideal for marquee or teepee weddings and offers four-star secluded beachfront accommodation across 361 rooms! With beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, ten different indoor options and all the facilities you’d expect from a top notch resort, it’s a place you’ll surely be reluctant to leave.
Location: Scenic Rim, QLD // Capacity: 200 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Sleeps: 10 // Wedshed loves: The panoramic views and semi-permanent clear marquee with full amenities.
Perched high above the Gold Coast on the lush Lamington Plateau, Rosewood Estate is the ultimate luxury country wedding escape. Spread across 250 acres of working farmland and manicured gardens, it offers sweeping views from South Stradbroke Island to the Numinbah Valley - a breathtaking backdrop for every wedding moment. Couples enjoy exclusive use of the homestead for two nights, meaning you can settle into celebration mode from the moment you arrive.
Location: Darling Downs, QLD // Capacity: 150 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 80 // Wedshed loves: The scenic mountain backdrop and and full weekend setup.
Set among the sweeping plateaus of Darling Downs, Gordon Country offers a breathtaking rural setting perfect for immersive wedding weekends. Their stylish Rivergums Barn blends modern elegance with country charm, creating a fresh take on the barn wedding aesthetic.
With accommodation for up to 80 guests in charming cottages, cabins, and glamping tents, this venue ensures everybody (including pets) can stay close, relax, and celebrate without ever leaving the property.
Location: Brisbane Valley QLD // Capacity: 150 (seated) 120 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Sleeps: 10 // Wedshed loves: The fairytale vibes (historic church is dreamy) and the endless DIY options.
From the vintage bridal suite and Stag Bar to multiple photo-worthy nooks and a property that invites real creativity, Holy Red Deer is the kind of venue that feels both intimate and endlessly intriguing. Nestled on the grounds of a historic 19th-century church property, the entire site is yours to shape as you like. Think food trucks, teepees, live music, or DIY marquees - whatever best fits your style and budget.
CREDITS: McGuigan House - own image // The Casa - own image // Bangalay Luxury Villas - own image // Rowlee Wines - Kirsten Cunningham // Kimo Estate - Corinna and Dylan // Zensi Retreat - Gui Jorge Photography // The Rise at Canoe Grounds - // The Cove - Luke Fletcher Photo // Caoura Cliffs - Alex Marks Photography // Rea Rea Lodge - own image // Willow Farm - Matt Ashton // Mayfield Vineyard - Scott Surplice // Blue Wren Farm -Meadow Lane Visuals // Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat - own image // Barranca Jervis Bay - own image // Immerse in the Yarra Valley - own image // Camp Sunnystones - Ashleigh Haase Photography // Barunah Plains - Tony Evans Photography // Bonfire Station Farmstay and Brewery - own image // Flowerdale Estate - own image // Coombs Hill Barn - Jonathan Ong // Camp Jungai - own image // Losari Retreat - Place of Love // Brookhampton Road Farm - Anna Rees // Eight Willows Retreat - Through The Wild Photography // Sandridge Estate - Mozoph Weddings // Spring Bay Mill - Rosie Hastie // Novotel Twin Waters Resort - Maple and Ochre // Rosewood Estate - Janneke Storm // // Gordon Country - Shane Shepherd // Holy Red Deer Estate - Hannah Redman.
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