Stories by Joshua Mikhaiel
Your guide to South Coast wedding venues for 2027
South Coast, NSW
The New South Wales South Coast offers country gardens, coastal stays, vineyards and bushland settings. I lived and studied in the region and still love returning to photograph celebrations there.
This guide is a personal starting point for 2027 planning. Ask each venue for current event availability, guest limits, packages and access. Nearby Kangaroo Valley is included separately because travel and accommodation need their own plan.
Gardens and country properties
Merribee. This garden property appeared in the original guide. Its former website now leads to a parked domain; current wedding arrangements could not be verified for this edition.
Ask how the ceremony, reception and wet-weather spaces connect. It helps when the photographs can happen close to the celebration. See my Worrowing Estate wedding photos for one example.
Vineyards and restaurant settings
Check the current wedding offering at each property, including catering, furniture and any minimum spend. A restaurant reservation and an exclusive wedding booking can involve very different arrangements.
House and garden celebrations
- Terrara House
- Jaspers Berry
- Ravensthorpe
See my Jaspers Berry wedding photos. Photographs can help you imagine a place, but a visit and current quote are the next steps.
Bush and coastal retreats
Bawley Bush Retreat. The old booking link no longer leads to the original property. Confirm the venue’s current identity and event arrangements before making plans around it.
Ask about accommodation, exclusive use, sound limits, weather alternatives and transport. A quieter location can be part of the appeal, but it also needs a practical plan for guests and suppliers.
Nearby Kangaroo Valley
- Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Wildwood
- Broger’s End — confirm whether your proposed event is permitted.
Check the route between your venue and accommodation, especially for evening transport. The valley and coastal towns are not interchangeable locations.
Ceremony spaces and smaller celebrations
For a church ceremony, contact Kiama Anglican or the relevant local parish about its requirements. For a hall reception, ask the hall manager about event permission, facilities and what you need to supply.
Before you book
Check the entire cost, including transport, equipment, catering and accommodation. Obtain written permission before holding an event at a holiday rental.
For more wedding inspiration, see my Silos Estate wedding photos or see my Pyree School of Arts Hall wedding photos. If you would like me to photograph yours, get in touch.
