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VENUE ROUND-UP: Unique Australian farm wedding venues
Words by Karina Lowndes
26 February, 2019
*Updated 18 November 2025
The calibre of Australian farm wedding venues is at an all-time high. Wander just beyond the city limits and you’ll find an abundance of enchanting, rustic-meets-modern spaces that invite you to slow down, stay a while and create a celebration that genuinely feels like you. Think rolling hills, heritage barns, golden paddocks, starry-night receptions and weekend-long hangs with your favourite people. Honestly? It doesn’t get much better.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite farm wedding venues across Australia - places with as much heart, history and charm as you'd expect. And, of course, you can discover even more unique country wedding venues right here on Wedshed.
Why choose a farm wedding venue?
Space to celebrate
Farm venues offer room to breathe - literally. They’re ideal for:
- Larger guest lists
- Outdoor ceremonies and open-air receptions
- Sprawling photoshoot locations, all on one property
- Activities that wouldn’t fit in a traditional venue (hello, lawn games, fire pits, long-table feasts)
Make it a wedding weekend
Many farm venues include on-site accommodation, letting you:
- Arrive the day before and settle in
- Host pre-wedding welcome drinks or post-wedding recovery parties
- Spend genuine, quality time with your VIPs
- Avoid travel logistics for yourself and your guests
Total privacy and big views
If you want your day to feel intimate and uninterrupted, a farm setting is hard to beat. Expect:
- Less noise restrictions from neighbours
- Exclusive property access
- Sweeping scenery (rolling hills, vineyards, bushland, mountains - pick your vibe)
A chance to personalise everything
Farm venues often come with flexibility built in. Couples love the ability to:
- Bring in their preferred caterers or stylists
- Choose from multiple ceremony / reception locations
- Create an atmosphere that feels rustic, modern, minimalist, luxe or anything in between
- Embrace the outdoors, the barn, the homestead or all of the above
Ready to start browsing? Here’s a look at some of our favourite farm wedding venues across the country, each offering its own blend of charm, character and wide-open beauty.
Old Broadwater Farm
Location: South West, WA // Capacity: 180 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 10 // Wedshed loves: The striking wood chapel and dreamy courtyard (perfect for outdoor, European-style celebrations).
Stress-free weddings aren’t a myth. In fact, it’s what Old Broadwater Farm is renowned for. With everything you need on-site including gorgeous ceremony locations, wet weather reception options, manicured lawns, cool rooms, furniture, gas heaters, lawn games, crockery etc. it makes for a beautiful WA farm wedding venue without the fuss. Here’s a real wedding to check out to give you more of a feel.
The Woods Farm
Location: South Coast, NSW // Capacity: 150 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 120 // Wedshed loves: Having so much to do on-site (for adults and kids) makes it the ideal place to celebrate over an entire weekend.
The ultimate adult playground, The Woods Farm is situated on the beautiful south coast (just minutes from Hyams Beach) and has everything you could possibly need for a fun-filled wedstival. Think an outdoor pool and pizza oven, a petting zoo and veggie garden, a purpose-built barn, bikes, yoga classes and different accomodation options ranging from luxury cottages to glamping tents for up to 120 people. Check out a styled shoot at The Woods here.
Byron View Farm
Location: Byron Bay, NSW // Capacity: 60 // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 2: // Wedshed loves: The iconic white cottage and its jaw-dropping 360 degree views over the hinterland and ocean.
If there’s a wedding venue that perfectly captures Byron’s laid-back luxury, it’s Byron View Farm. Perched high in the hinterland, this working macadamia farm is famous for its panoramic outlook. It's the kind of view that will stop guests in their tracks. The minimalist all-white cottage and surrounding grounds create a dreamy canvas for any style of celebration while the sunsets here are something else entirely – golden, cinematic and unforgettable.
Dalmore Farm
Location: South West, WA // Capacity: 130 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 35 // Wedshed loves: Its historic homestead, gorgeous gardens and the barn that feels straight out of movie set.
Dalmore Farm is a picture-perfect working farm where heritage charm meets modern country styling. The heart of the property is the beautifully restored homestead, surrounded by established trees, manicured lawns and rolling paddocks. Ceremonies can take place beneath the ancient oaks or in the gardens before moving to the barn - a character-filled space with timber beams, rustic textures and plenty of space for a big guest list.
The Stables of Somersby
Location: Central Coast, NSW // Capacity: 150 (seated) 250 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 14 // Wedshed loves: The flexibility to create your own day, with multiple indoor and outdoor areas that are suitable year round.
Located on a private equestrian property, The Stables of Somersby if full of farm-worthy eye candy. The stables are the main draw card, and allow couples to design their day however they like. It comes with recycled timber trestle tables, bamboo wedding chairs, a vintage bar area, two luxurious powder rooms, a catering kitchen and stunning chandeliers and fairy lights. There’s also an outdoor pavilion dressed in romantic lights and the boathouse and jetty make for some sweet pics.
Waldara
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW // Capacity: 150 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 20 // Wedshed loves: The two luxury homesteads, the timber reception barn and the stunning, good-for-the-soul surrounds. Also, it's BYO.
Forget what you once thought about farm wedding venues and picture this: two luxury homesteads set amid 800 hectares of pristine Australian bush and farmland, a modern barn with high timber ceilings and beautiful gardens positioned next to an expansive dam. Add to that a tennis court, an outdoor fire pit and a well-kept shearing shed that doubles as an indoor ceremony space and you have Waldara. Here’s a styled shoot on the property that showcases much of the above.
Blue Wren Farm
Location: Mudgee, NSW // Capacity: // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes // Wedshed loves: Generous inclusions, high-level service and the perfect balance of country warmth and modern style, wrapped up in one very photogenic vineyard setting.
Blue Wren Farm is one of those farm-style venues that manages to feel both polished and relaxed at the same time. Set on a working vineyard just minutes from Mudgee, the property offers sprawling lawns, pretty rural outlooks and a purpose-built reception space designed for big, beautiful celebrations. With boutique accommodation dotted across the property and award-winning food and wine on offer, it’s the kind of place where you show up, settle in and celebrate all weekend.
Growwild Wildflower Farm
Location: Southern Highlands, NSW // Capacity: 120 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: Its romantic mix of native gardens, wildflowers and country charm – a living, breathing celebration of Australian beauty.
Just an hour south of Sydney, Growwild Wildflower Farm is a secret(ish) spot that's too special not to share. This family-run property is brimming with natural beauty - think winding garden paths, flowering meadows and rustic timber structures framed by towering gums. Couples can exchange vows in the garden before continuing the celebrations in the grand marquee or barn (which also doubles as a wet weather ceremony option).
Sandridge Estate
Location: North West Coast, TAS // Capacity: 150 (seated) 180 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 16 // Wedshed loves: The proximity to the ocean (great for photos) and the complete privacy (no curfew here!).
Like most of Tasmania, Sandridge Estate is a pretty spectacular space. Sitting in the middle of a 500 acre bush reserve and just two minutes to the beach, you’ll find an old machinery shed that’s been lovingly restored into a unique TAS wedding venue. There’s a Glamping village onsite and the entire property is yours for three days. Check out this real wedding to get more of a feel for the scale of that shed.
Quirindi Stables
Location: Daylesford, VIC // Capacity: 80 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: The quintessential Australian outback vibes that have been preserved despite the addition of modern amenities and features that make it a stunning (and practical) space for weddings.
Pronounced kar-in-dye, this rustic wedding venue is a fifth-generation, family-owned farm that’s home to some of the area’s best trail rides (there are over 40 horses on the property). The Stables, Barn and Long Shed are the original sheds and the beautifully maintained garden is ideal for outdoor ceremonies.
Collits Inn
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW // Capacity: 150 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Sleeps - 18 // Wedshed loves: This place holds a lot of history and its unique setting simply can't be replicated anywhere else.
Built in 1823, this unique Blue Mountains wedding venue still maintains its historic charm. The barn is over 190 years old and the other out-buildings are some of the oldest in the area. The Inn itself sleeps 12 and includes breakfast, plus you’ll get to meet the farm animals including Gordon the ram and Socksy and Billy the goats. Take a look at this beautiful wedding on the property.
Yabbaloumba Retreat
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD // Capacity: 200 (seated) 220 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 27 // Wedshed loves: There's an essay's worth of inclusions and lots of tasteful rustic touches. Also, the views!
Included in the hire of this 200 acre farm wedding venue is four luxury cottages for two nights (sleeps 27), the hire of ‘The Shed’ for two and a half days, hire of the new ‘Shed Quarters’ and camping sites for one night for as many guests as you like.
Petrichor Farm
Location: Gundaroo, NSW // Capacity: 180 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 12 // Wedshed loves: The timeless blend of rustic charm and contemporary design, surrounded by rolling hills and open skies.
Located just outside Canberra, Petrichor Farm is an elegant working property that pairs the authenticity of a country setting with thoughtful, high-end touches. The main barn, with its soaring ceilings and polished concrete floors, was purpose-built for celebrations, while the property’s wide-open spaces lend themselves beautifully to outdoor ceremonies and golden-hour portraits. It’s the kind of place that feels both relaxed and refined – where good food, good wine and good company take centre stage.
CREDITS: Feature image Waldara - campaign image // Old Broadwater Farm - Kate Drennan Photography // The Woods Farm - Translucent Photography // Bryon View Farm - Beck Rocchi // Dalmore Farm - Victoria Baker // The Stables of Somersby - own image // Waldara - Eliza Jade Photography // Blue Wren Farm - own image // Growwild Wildflower Farm - Thomas Stewart // Sandridge Estate - Kelsea Midson // Quirindi Stables - Lily at Dawn // Collits Inn - Translucent Photography // Yabbaloumba Retreat - Ben Clarke Photography // Petrichor Farm - Translucent Photography
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