Parks & Gardens - Weddings in Sydney, wedding advice, speeches, wedding services

Weddings in Parramatta, Blacktown and Hills Districts

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Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice Street, Rosehill. Features glorious gardens with grand 19th century carriageway, shady verandahs, lawn areas, paved courtyard and Australia's oldest European building. Ceremonies are held in the gardens and photos can be taken throughout the gardens and the home.
Fees: apply for both ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: Historic Houses Trust on 9635 9488.

Lake Parramatta Reserve, 28 Bourke Street, North Parramatta. Features lake, picturesque parkland and trees.
Experiment Farm Reserve, 9 Ruse Street, Harris Park. Features one of Australia's oldest cottages and landscaped grounds planted with authentic 19th century plants. A lovely location.
George Kendall Riverside Park, Spurway Street, Ermington. Features open, grassed areas, established trees and views across the Parramatta River to Sydney Olympic Park.
Fees: no fees are payable for groups of under 50 people.
Contact: Parramatta Council on 9806 5140.

Old Government House, Pitt & Macquarie Streets, Parramatta. Features riverside location, historic buildings and grand driveway.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: National Trust on 9635 8149.

Parramatta Park, Pitt & Macquarie Streets, Parramatta. Features the Rumsey Rose Garden with a heritage rose garden, arches and lawn. Also the Governor's Bath House, the Dairy Precinct, Old Government House, the Boer War Memorial, six stunning gatehouses, lawns, established trees and a meandering Parramatta River.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: Parramatta Park Trust on 8833 5000.

Hambledon Cottage Reserve, Purchase Street, Parramatta. Features historic cottage, open lawn and established trees.
Contact: Parramatta & District Historial Society on 9635 6924.

Burnside Heritage Centre, 9 Blackwood Place, North Parramatta. Features historic buildings in a garden setting. Available for photos only.
Contact: 9768 6866.

Harborne, 21 Boundary Street, Parramatta. Features garden setting and historic buildings.
Contact: 9687 8988.

Wisteria Gardens, off Bridge Road, North Parramatta. Features blossoms, flowers, river and an historic building. Spring only.
Contact: Cumberland Hospital on 9840 3000.

Garden Chapel, Blacktown Hospital, Blacktown Road, Blacktown. Features chapel seating 25 plus standing room for 20, air conditioning and set next to a rockery with water fountains.
Fees: apply.
Contact: 9881 8193.

Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside. Features three wedding gardens, pavilions and a waterfall.
Alpha Park, Alpha Street, Blacktown. Features large established trees and extensive lawns.
Chifley Park Wedding Garden, Parkside Street, Lalor Park. Features mature trees, gazebo and beds of fragrant flowers.
Fees: apply.
Contact: Blacktown City Council on 9839 6000.

Auburn Botanic Gardens, Chisholm & Chiswick Roads, Auburn. Features stunning speciality gardens - traditional Japanese Gardens, Sunken Rose Garden, Zen Garden, Scented Garden and a large Wedding Pavilion.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: Auburn City Council on 9735 1222.

Central Gardens Nature Reserve, Merrylands Road, Merrylands West. Features sparkling cascades and large ornamental lakes with waterfalls.
Fees: apply for ceremonies.
Contact: Holroyd City Council on 9840 9840.

Rouse Hill Estate, Guntawong Road, Rouse Hill. Features historic garden remnants, Georgian sandstone house, original farm buildings, summer house, cottage and rusting 1940's Humber Super Snipe cars.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: Historic Houses Trust on 9232 3488.

Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills. Features native tree arboretum and sensory bushwalks.
Contact: 9872 0107.

Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve, Roxborough Park Road, Baulkham Hills. Features beautiful rose gardens and a pavilion.
Castle Hill Park, Old Northern Road, Castle Hill. Features parkland areas.
Contact: Baulkhams Hills Council on 9843 0555.

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Weddings on the North Shore

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Sydney's north shore has a number of beautiful parks and reserves, many on the waterfront with city views.

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Blues Point Reserve, Blues Point Road, McMahons Point. Features amazing views of the city and the Harbour Bridge. A very popular ceremony and photo site, especially for night photos with a city backdrop.
Cremorne Reserve, Milson Road, Cremorne. Features city and harbour views, two jetties, and a lighthouse at Robertsons Point.
Watt Park, Lavender Crescent, McMahons Point. Features a lovely, secluded location with established jacaranda and pine trees and a railway tunnel leading to the foreshore walk to Kirribilli.
Fees: apply for ceremonies at a per person rate, plus insurance. There is no charge for photographs.
Contact: North Sydney Council on 9936 8100.

Luna Park Boardwalk, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point. If you are looking for a harbourside location there is the 15 metre deep boardwalk around Luna Park at Milsons Point. Located almost beneath the Harbour Bridge it has spectacular views of the Opera House, the city, Lavender Bay and Balmain and is available for photographs or ceremonies of less than 60 guests. It is worth noting that it is a very busy area and you cannot have exclusive use of the boardwalk, however there is no charge or time limit.

Ashton Park, Bradley's Head Road, Mosman. Features a splendid amphitheatre with stunning views of Fort Denison, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. An extremely popular site for ceremonies and for photos.
Fees: apply for ceremonies.
Contact: Sydney Harbour National Park on 9247 5033.

Balmoral Foreshore Reserve and Beach, Edwards Bay Road, Balmoral. Features a pretty harbour beach-side location with grassy lawns, established trees, a rotunda and a sandy beach. Balmoral is the area's most popular wedding location.
Rocky Point Island, Balmoral Beach, corner of The Esplanade and Mandalong Road, Balmoral. Features a small island with rocky outcrops accessed by bridge from the beach.
Clifton Gardens Reserve, Morella Road, Mosman. Features grassy areas with plenty of trees, a harbourside location, and a wharf.
Chinaman?s Beach, McLean Crescent, Mosman. Features a large, flat, grassy park with established trees which fronts onto a lovely white, sandy beach. A very popular ceremony location.
Parriwi Lighthouse, Parriwi Road, Mosman. Features a bushland reserve with lovely views of Middle Harbour.
Fees: apply for cermonies for a two hour booking, with photographs free.
Contact: Mosman Council on 9978 4000.

Manns Point, Prospect Street, Greenwich. Features panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River.
Aquatic Park, Stuart Street, Longueville. Features a riverside location with a wharf. A popular ceremony spot.
Longueville Park, Stuart Street, Longeville. Features a waterfront park nestled amongst established trees with views to the city. Another very popular site for ceremonies.
Tambourine Bay Reserve, Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview. Features a pretty foreshore park with a gently sloping grassed area.
Contact: Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555.

Carisbrook, 334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove. Features a historic building with formal, landscaped gardens fronting Burns Bay. Carisbrook is available for ceremonies and photographs.
Fees: apply.
Contact: 9428 1364.

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Weddings in Sydney City

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In Sydney's city and its surrounding suburbs there are many areas of parkland, much of which is available for wedding ceremonies and photographs. There are spectacular harbour locations, historic buildings and beautiful parks.

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney. Celebrate your wedding day at one of Sydney's most romantic outdoor venues, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain. Reserve one of our lush lawns, feature gardens or historic pavilions for your garden ceremony with stunning backdrops of Sydney harbour and the city skyline. The Gardens also offer a range of beautifully restored heritage venues with private landscaped gardens and courtyards perfect for an unforgettable wedding reception.
Fees: Wedding ceremony site fees vary according to the area and number of guests. Wedding photography permit is $220.00 (Midweek) and $242.00 (Weekend).
Contact: 9231 8111 or events@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Dickson Road Reserve, Hickson Road, The Rocks. Features a lovely park with palm and fig trees with unrestricted views of the harbour, Harbour Bridge and Opera House. This is an extremely popular location for ceremonies and photos.
Dawes Point Park, Hickson Road, The Rocks. Features a picturesque park under the Harbour Bridge with views of the Opera House and Luna Park. A very popular photo location site, especially at night.
Tumbalong Park & Palm Grove, Darling Harbour. Features harbourside parks with magical views of the city?s lights at night.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies.
Contact: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority on 9240 8500.

Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour. Features two special ceremony sites. The Marquee - a clear marquee on the forecourt with unobstructed views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with a capacity up to 140 guests. The Tea Room - an intimate heritage sandstone building with windows looking out to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge for up to 20 guests.
Clark Island, Sydney Harbour. Small, harbour island with stunning views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9247 5033.

Observatory Hill, The Rocks. Features a grassy, sloping park with spectacular views of Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Pyrmont and Balmain and has a large rotunda which is ideal for shelter in case of wet weather.
Hyde Park, Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Features beautiful arches, fountains, avenues of trees, fairylights at night and overlooks St Marys Cathedral.
Clyne Reserve, Merriman Street, Millers Point. Features a landscaped native garden park with water views to Balmain.
Fees: apply for ceremonies.
Contact: Sydney City Council on 9246 7805.

Cook and Phillip Park, William Street, Sydney. Features a very quiet area with fountains and landscaped gardens.
Fees: are payable for both ceremonies and photography.
Contact: 9265 9555.

Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour. Features special ceremony sites include the Tea House Pavilion, the Water Pavilion and the Boat Pavilion. There are also many lovely backdrops for photographs.
Fees: apply for ceremonies depending on the number of guests and also apply for photographs.
Contact: 9240 8888.

The Quadrangle at Sydney University, Parramatta Road, Sydney. Features large, flat lawn area surrounded by historic buildings. Fees: exclusive use for groups of up to 200 is $1,000 per for two hours. Non-exclusive use for groups of up to ten start at $220 per hour, with a maximum of four weddings at any one time.
Contact: Facilities Management Office on 9351 2952.

Macquarie Street, Sydney. Features historic buildings for striking backdrops for photographs - Hyde Park Barracks, Mint Building, Government House, Parliament House, State Library of NSW, St James Church, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney Hospital and the Treasury Building.
Opera House Broadwalks and Forecourt, Macquarie Street, Sydney. Features dramatic views of the Harbour Bridge, the harbour, Luna Park and Kirribilli on the Broadwalks, and the Forecourt is the place for photos on the steps with the Opera House in the background.
Contact: 9251 3943.

Weddings in the Hunter Valley

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Pokolbin

Hunter Valley Gardens - Broke Rd Pokolbin. Features 10 themed award winning gardens on 60 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley. The gardens has its own stunning chapel and reception facilites. Contact Hunter Valley Gardens on 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au

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Dungog

Tucker Park - Patterson. Features riverside setting, mature trees and open grassy areas. A picturesque spot on the bend of the river.
Frank Robinson Park - Dungog. Features riverside setting, stands of mature trees, grassy areas and an old timber bridge.

Bookings are taken and there is no fee payable. Contact Dungog Shire Council on 4992 1224 for further information.

Gloucester

Gloucester Memorial Park - Hume Steet, Gloucester. Features fragrant rose gardens, grassy lawns and stands of trees. A beautiful garden in the centre of Gloucester.
Riverside Walk, Gloucester District Park - Boundary Street, Gloucester. Features river setting with groves of river she-oaks, natural setting and large grassy areas.
King George V Park - Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester. Features river she-oaks overlooking Gloucester River.

Bookings are recommended and there is no fee payable. Contact Gloucester Shire Council on 6558 1601 for further information.

Scone

Elizabeth Park - New England Highway, Scone. Pretty gardens featuring native trees, colourful flowerbeds, mare and foul statute and historic fountains.
Rotary Park - New England Highway, Scone. Features trees, open lawns and an historic fountain.

Bookings required and no fees are payable. Contact Scone Shire Council's Technical Service Department on 6540 1100 for further information.

Singleton

Burdekin Park - Singleton. Features massed flowerbeds in Spring and Autumn, striking Autumn display, historic garden benches and gas lamps, restored horse fountain. It is a very old park with many old trees and is very popular for wedding ceremonies and photographs. There is a music shell which can be used for ceremonies in rainy weather. Bookings are required and an insurance fee is payable.

Contact Singleton Shire Council's Operations Department on 6578 7290 for further information.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, Raymond Terrace. Phone: 4987 1655

Not far from Port Stephens is the spectacular Hunter Region Botanic Gardens which has a large collection of Australian flora, many of which are rare or endangered, in a natural bushland setting.

These peaceful gardens offer four settings for outdoor wedding ceremonies or wedding photographs.

Rotunda on the Eucalyptus Lawn - a large, open, flat area with a classic Victorian style Rotunda.
Bush Chapel - a natural grove surrounded by bush and a water feature. Entry is though a rustic timber arch and there are eight wooden pews for guests. The Chapel can be decorated with red carpet, topiary trees, flowers and ribbon etc.
Sundial Pond - a lovely lily pond surrounded by lawn, paved areas and sculptures.
Lord Howe Island Waterfall - in a peaceful setting, the pond and waterfall display the Garden's native Lord Howe Island plants. For intimate ceremonies.

For a two hour booking the Garden charges - $225 for the Bush Chapel; $250 for the Rotunda and Volunteer Pavillion and $150 for the Camillia Lawn, Sundial Pond, Lord Howe Island Waterfall. An hourly rate of $55 is payable if the booking is for more than two hours and photos only are $50.

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Weddings in the St George and Sutherland Shire

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The southern suburbs of Sydney have many parks which enjoy ocean and river views, providing lovely, informal sites for outdoor wedding ceremonies and spectacular photos.

Sans Souci Park, Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci. Features a large foreshore area on the Georges River.
Carss Bush Park, Carwar Avenue, Carrs Park. Features a lush, green park with pretty foreshore areas.
Carss Heritage Cottage, overlooking Kogarah Bay with views of Sans Souci.
Douglas D Cross Gardens, Oatley Avenue, Oatley. Features a cottage style garden with a water feature.
Oatley Memorial Gardens, Oatley Parade, Oatley. Features a cottage style garden with water fountain.
Fees: are payable for both ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: Kogarah Council on 9330 9451.

Woodville Park, Hudson Street, Hurstville. Features a flat, grassy park with open areas, large shady trees and a small rotunda.
Oatley Park, Dame Mary Gilmore Drive, Oatley. Features native trees, shrubs and flowers, grassy areas, scenic outlooks and beautiful river beaches. The Castle can be hired for ceremonies and has views across Jewfish Bay and the Georges River.
Memorial Park, Boundary Road, Mortdale. Features a flat, open, grassy park with large trees and a small rotunda.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: Hurstville Council on 9330 6222.

Rockdale Park, Ador and Bryant Streets, Rockdale. Features three special wedding locations ? the lovely Gazebo, the Red Bridge or the Waterfall. It is very popular for wedding ceremonies and photographs.
Arncliffe Park, Mitchell Street, Arncliffe. Features a small bandstand and an avenue of trees planted at the beginning of the 20th century.
Seaforth Park, Beaconsfield Street, Bexley. Features a large, open area.
Cook Park, General Holmes Drive, Kyeemagh to The Grand Parade, Dolls Point. Features a beachside location.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: are payable. Rockdale Council on 9562 1666.

Lydham Hall, 18 Lydham Avenue, Bexley. Features lovely gardens and lawns, historic building and an outlook to Botany Bay. It is one of the oldest buildings in the area and is very popular for ceremonies and photographs.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: 9587 8307.

EG Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, President Avenue & Kareena Road, Caringbah. Features four special wedding areas - Gazebo, Rose Garden, Duck Ponds and The Garden.
Fees: are payable and depend on the number of guests and whether a photography session is included.
Contact: Sutherland Council on 9710 0333.

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Manooka Place, Kareela. Features native, landscaped gardens, water views and a paved wedding area amongst the ponds, waterfalls and bridges.
Fees: depend on the number of guests and whether a photography session is included.
Contact: Sutherland Council on 9710 0333.

Darook Park, Darook Park Road & Stacey Street, Cronulla. Features sandy beaches overlooking Gunnamatta Bay.
Lilli Pilli Point Reserve, Lilli Pilli Point Road, Lilli Pilli. Features grassy areas, shady trees and access to the Hacking River.
Bass and Flinders Point, Gowrie Street, Cronulla. Features lookout with stunning views across Port Hacking to Bundeena and the Royal National Park.
Salmon Haul Reserve, Gowrie Street, Cronulla. Features views over Port Hacking to Bundeena and the Royal National Park.
Como Pleasure Grounds, Cremona Road, Como. Features a pretty park on the banks of the Georges River.
Shelly Park, Ewos Parade, Cronulla. Features a beachside location with stunning ocean views.
Fees: are only payable if there are more than 100 guests.
Contact: Sutherland Council on 9710 0333.

Sutherland Council?s sandy beaches are also available for wedding ceremonies and photographs.
Fees:a small booking fee is payable for ceremonies.
Contact: Sutherland Council on 9527 9441.

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea. Features landscaped gardens.
Fees: are payable and depend on the size of the wedding or whether the booking is for photos only.
Contact: 8536 5700.

Royal National Park, Farnell Road, Audley. Features charming Audley Dance Hall which is available for indoor ceremonies. It is in a beautiful location and surrounded by a large verandah.
Fees: are payable and the first 50 cars are free.
Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9542 0648.

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Weddings in the Inner West

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Sydney's inner west has many spectacular parks suitable for outdoor wedding ceremonies and photos. Many parks have established, formal gardens with large trees, others line the foreshore of the Parramatta River providing water and harbour views. Whatever your style, you will find the perfect outdoor venue for your ceremony or photos.

Ashfield Park, Parramatta Road, Ashfield. Features a large park with beautiful gardens, open areas, lots of trees and a rotunda.
Yeo Park, Victoria Street, Ashfield. Features a large rotunda with a bridge across a moat.
Allman Park, Victoria Street, Ashfield. Features pretty flower gardens.
Robson Park, Dobroyd Parade, Haberfield. Features a pretty park with flower gardens by the Iron Cove River.
Fees: a small fee is payable for wedding groups over 30 people.
Contact: Ashfield Council on 9716 1800.

Burwood Park, Burwood Road, Burwood. Features large open areas, established trees formal gardens, an ornamental pond and waterfalls. A popular park for ceremonies and photographs.
King Edward Reserve, King Edward Street, Croydon. Features a small, grassy park.
Mills Crescent Reserve, Mills Crescent, Burwood. Features a small island in the middle of the park, lined with palm trees.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies.
Contact: Burwood Council on 9911 9911.

Cabarita Park, Cabarita Road, Cabarita. Features a beautiful, large rotunda for up to 80 people which can be hired exclusively, lovely gardens and water views. This is the area's most popular wedding park.
Prince Edward Park, Phillip Street, Cabarita. Features a small rotunda which can be hired exclusively, water views and formal gardens. This is also very popular for ceremonies.
Quarantine Reserve, Spring Street, Abbotsford. Features a waterfront park overlooking Hen and Chicken Bay.
Dunlop Reserve, Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne. Features a grassy area on the waterfront with lovely harbour views.
Blackwall Point Reserve, Bortfield Drive, Chiswick. Features a Parramatta Riverside location looking towards the Gladesville Bridge.
Drummoyne Wharf, Wolsley Street, Drummoyne. Features city and harbour views for photographs.
Fees: are payable on an hourly basis.
Contact: Canada Bay Council on 9911 6555.

Rodd Island, Iron Cove Bay, off Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne. Features a lovely island with a flat grassy area, summer houses, an historic Colonial hall and palm trees.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9247 5033.

Elkington Park, Glassop Street, Balmain. Features a large rotunda, open grassed areas, established trees, and a lovely outlook across the water. A popular ceremony site.
Thornton Park, Darling Street, Balmain. Features a small grassy area on the harbour, with formal gardens, stunning views of the city, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge and boat access from the adjacent Darling Street Wharf.
Illoura Reserve, Weston Street, East Balmain. Features a lovely harbourside location.
Leichhardt Park, Mary Street, Leichhardt. Features a large, grassy park overlooking Iron Cove.
Hinsby Park, Piper Streets, Annandale. Features a lovely flat park with formal gardens.
Fees: a small charge for ceremonies and photographs are free.
Contact: Leichhardt Council on 9367 9222.

Enmore Park, Black Street, Marrickville. Features a large, formal park with shady trees.
Petersham Park, Station Street, Petersham. Features a lovely rotunda in a large, pretty park.
Fees: no fees are payable.
Contact: Marrickville Council on 9335 2222.

Strathfield Park, Homebush & Chalmers Road, Strathfield. Features a pavilion suitable for ceremonies, open grassed areas, formal gardens and meandering paths.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: Strathfield Council on 9748 9901.

Beaman Park, Wardell & Riverview Roads, Earlwood. Features a large open, grassy area fronting a lake with an avenue of large, established trees.
Rudd Park, Omaha Street & Varidel Avenue, Belfield. Features a large, grassy area with tree-studded verges.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies.
Contact: Canterbury Council on 9789 9300.

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Weddings on the Northern Beaches

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The Northern Beaches area of Sydney is world famous for its spectacular beaches, dramatic headlands and pretty parks, many of which are available for ceremonies and photographs.

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Shelly Beach, Bower Street, Manly. Features a lovely beach with sparkling water, surrounded by large, shady trees. This is the area?s most popular wedding location.
Little Manly Point, Stuart Street, Manly. Features a stunning harbourside location overlooking Little Manly Beach, open areas and shady trees.
Clontarf Reserve, Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf. Features a gazebo, large flat grassy areas, sandy beach and large shady trees.
North Harbour Reserve, Condamine Street, Balgowlah. Features a flat, grassed park alongside the harbour.
Lagoon Reserve, Pittwater Road, Queenscliff.
Ivanhoe Park, Sydney Road, Manly.
Fees: for ceremonies apply and depend on amount of guests and whether park is hired exclusively or not.
Contact: Manly Council on 9976 1540.

Collins Beach, Collins Beach Road, Manly. Features a pretty, secluded beach surrounded by bushland. A popular ceremony location.
Arabanoo Lookout, off Dobroyd Scenic Drive, Manly. Features a picturesque location with magnificent views over Manly.
North Head, Scenic Drive, Manly. Features dramatic ocean views and harbour views looking towards the city.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and bookings are not for exclusive use.
Contact: Sydney Harbour National Park on 9247 5033.

Stony Range Reserve, 369 Pittwater Road, Dee Why. Features a wedding platform set in a rainforest and waterfall. The small clubroom is available as a wet weather venue.
Long Reef Headland & Lower Long Reef Headland, Anzac Avenue, Collaroy. Features a lovely stone amphitheatre for ceremonies, stunning coastal views and a grassed area. A very popular ceremony location.
Fox Park, Beach Road & Florence Avenue, Fisherman?s Beach. Features a lovely reserve on the ocean. Ideal for a wedding on the sand.
Stanley & Florence Twight Reserve, Beach Road, Collaroy. Features a small reserve with spectacular views.
Ocean Grove Reserve, Ocean Grove & Seaview Parade, Collaroy. Features a quiet, small reserve facing the ocean.
Freshwater View Reserve, 21 Pavilion Street, Queenscliff. Features a pretty stone wall with an archway and spectacular views over Freshwater Beach and the ocean.
McKillop Park, Lumsdaine Drive, Harboard. Features a small open area surrounded by a lovely stone wall and stunning coastal views.
The Quarry, Pacific Parade, Dee Why. Features a small reserve with views along the coast to the north.
Edgar Gornell Wildflower Garden, Edgecliff Boulevard, Collaroy Plateau. Features stunning coastal views.
Oxford Falls Peace Park, Wakehurst Parkway & Dreadnought Road, Oxford Falls. Features landscaped gardens with flat, grassy areas and an historic schoolroom which is available for an indoor ceremony. Note: ceremonies can be held, and photographs taken, on any of the area?s beautiful beaches.
Fees: a small fee is payable for ceremonies and photographs are free.
Contact: Warringah Council on 9942 2545.

Governor Phillip Lookout, Warringah Road, Beacon Hill. Features spectacular coastal views.
Contact: 9982 2997.

Lucinda Park, Nabilla Road, Palm Beach. Features a peaceful setting with beautiful views across Pittwater to Great Mackerel Beach and the Ku-ring-gai National Park.
Governor Phllip Park, off Beach Road, Palm Beach. Features a large, open grassy area facing onto Palm Beach. Very popular for ceremonies.
Bible Garden, Mitchell Road, Palm Beach. Features lawn terraces, garden beds, ornamental pond and seating overlooking Palm Beach and Pittwater towards Barrenjoey Headland.
Malo Reserve, Malo Road, Whale Beach. Features a lovely headland reserve wih an open lawn area and magnificent views over Whale Beach. Another very popular ceremony location.
Bilgola Headland, The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach. Features amazing views, ideal for intimate ceremonies.
McCarrs Creek Reserve, McCarrs Creek Road, Church Point. Features a large, flat area and tranquil water views.
Rowland Reserve, Pittwater Road, Bayview. Features a large, open grassed area with a boat launching area.
Mona Vale Headland Reserve, off Hillcrest Avenue, Mona Vale. Features magnificent views of the ocean and surrounding beaches.
Turimetta Headland, Warriewood. Features a large reserve with views over Turimetta and Mona Vale Beaches.
Bilarong Reserve, Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen. Features a lovely lakeside reserve on the foreshore of the Narrabeen lagoon.
Fees: are payable for ceremony bookings.
Contact: Pittwater Council on 9970 1111.

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Weddings in Hawkesbury and Nepean

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Everything a wedding couple could possibly want is available in the Hawkesbury and Nepean region. There are historic churches, beautiful natural locations for civil ceremonies and photographs, and the full range of professional wedding services.

To find wedding professionals based in the Hawkesbury and Nepean go to our Wedding Services directory.

Glenleigh Estate, Mulgoa Road, Regentville. Features a private riverside setting on 100 acres, formal rose gardens, hedges, deciduous trees, historic mansion and views towards the Blue Mountains.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: 4733 1901.

Chapel Hill, 36 Berambing Cres, Berambing. Features a non-denominational chapel in an Australian country style with beautiful stained glass windows. Set in spectacular seasonal gardens, the grounds make a beautiful backdrop for photographs.
Fees: apply.
Contact: 4567 2156.

Loxley on Bellbird Hill, 993 Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Hills. Features established gardens with peaceful ponds, water lilies, mature trees and expansive views.
Fees: apply.
Contact: 4567 7711.

Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens, Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah. Features 28 hectares of cool climate landscaped gardens.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photos.
Contact: Visitor Centre on 4567 2154.

Fernbrook Garden, 2 Queen Street, Kurrajong Heights. Features woodland gardens, winding pathways, gracious trees, interesting colours and textures, rainforest with creek, a lake and an old stone weir.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: 4567 7330.

Weir Reserve Gazebo, Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith. Features two wedding sites including a beautiful gazebo sited on Nepean River overlooking the weir. A very popular ceremony and photo location.
Tench Reserve, Tench Avenue, Penrith. Features riverbank site with views across to the Blue Mountains. It is suitable for a large wedding ceremony and is also a very popular photo site.
Victoria Park, Great Western Highway, St Marys. Features an old fashioned bandstand and beautiful gardens.
South Creek Park, Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys. Features historic wool wagon, bushland setting with well established trees.
Woodriff Gardens, Castlereagh Road, Penrith. Features beautiful white rose gardens and ornate walls.
Regatta Park, River Road, Emu Plains. Features many jacaranda and other established trees.
Fees: apply for ceremony bookings.
Contact: Penrith City Council on 4732 7559.

McQuade Park, Richmond & George Streets, Windsor. Features lake, unusual island feature, pretty surrounding parkland with flat grassy areas and tall established trees.
Macquarie Park, Bridge Street, Windsor. Features riverside setting, views of St Matthews Church and spectacular jacarandas.
Richmond Park, Windsor Road, Richmond. Features magnificent gardens and historic buildings.
Fees: a small administrative fee is charged.
Contact: Hawkesbury City Council on 4560 4528.

Crebra and Fibrosa Pavilions, Rouse Hill Regional Park, Windsor Road, Rouse Hill. Features large pavilions with power set in a parkland location.
Fees: apply for ceremony bookings.
Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 4572 3100.

Sydney International Regatta Centre, Gate 3, Castlereagh Road, Upper Castlereagh. Features a number of great locations of which the lakeside is the most popular. There are also views to the Blue Mountains and large, open grassy areas.
Fees: apply for both ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: 4730 0000.

Lewers Bequest and Penrith Regional Art Gallery, 86 River Road, Emu Plains. Features historic house with informal native and exotic gardens, courtyards and sunken pools, succulent and water gardens, copper sculpture fountains and sculptures.
Fees: apply for bookings for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: 4735 1100.

Mamre Homestead, Lot 1, Mamre Road, St Marys. Features established gardens, Georgian buildings and a country atmosphere.
Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: 9670 6178.

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Weddings in the Eastern Suburbs

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McKell Park, Lindsay Avenue, Darling Point. Features spectacular harbour views
Other interesting locations: Yarranabbe Park, Yarranabbe Road, Darling Point; Bellevue Park, Birriga Road, Bellevue Hill; Chiswick Gardens, Ocean Street, Woollhara.
Fees: apply and depend on the number of wedding party and guests.
Contact: Woollhara Council on 9391 7000.

McElhone Reserve, Billard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay. Features a pretty park with spectacular harbour views.
Rushcutters Bay Park, Waratah Avenue, Rushcutters Bay. Features a large, flat grassy park overlooking the marinas with lovely harbour views.
Victoria Park, Parramatta Road, Chippendale. Features flower beds, fountain, bridge and old sandstone cottage. Available for photos only.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: City of Sydney Council on 9246 7805.

Neilson Park, Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse. Features Bottle & Glass Point which is a flat area, with magnificent views.
Green Point Reserve, Pacific Street, Watsons Bay. Features harbour views.
South Head, Cliff Street, Watsons Bay. Features a lovely coastal reserve on the headland that forms the southern entrance to Sydney Harbour.
Fees: apply for ceremony bookings.
Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9247 5033.

Marks Park, off Fletcher Street, Tamarama. Features spectacular ocean views.
Bronte Beach, Boundary Street, Bronte. Features a large, flat grassy area in front of the beach.
Ray O'Keefe Reserve, Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi. Features great ocean views.
Fees: are payable and are dependent on the number of guests.
Contact: Waverly Council on 9369 8030.

Grant Reserve, Neptune Street, Coogee. Features an English-style village green overlooking the ocean with an old fashioned bandstand.
Dunningham Reserve, Beach Street, Coogee. Features a grassy area overlooking the ocean and coastline and the 1920s entry portico to the now demolished Giles Baths.
Clovelly Beach Headland, Donnellan Circuit, Clovelly. Features fantastic ocean views.
Byrne Reserve, Marine Parade, Maroubra. Features a beachside location fronting onto Maroubra beach.
Yarra Bays Bicentennial Park, Kooringai Avenue, La Perouse. Features a pretty park overlooking Botany Bay.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies.
Contact: Randwick Council on 9399 0999.

Bare Island, Anzac Parade, La Perouse. Features a wooden footbridge and historic buildings, on an island in Botany Bay.
Watchtower and Cable Station Lawn, Anzac Parade, La Perouse. Features open lawn overlooking Botany Bay with an historic building.
Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9668 9111.

Centennial Park, Lang Road, Moore Park. Features formal Rose Garden and Column Garden, ponds, open grassy areas and large shady trees.
Fees: apply for ceremonies, no fees payable for photographs.
Contact: 9339 6699.

Mascot Memorial Park, Coward & Botany Roads, Mascot. Features newly planted gardens, pretty formal flower displays and a rotunda.
Sir Joseph Banks Pleasure Gardens and Foreshore Reserve, Fremlin Street, Botany. Features waterviews and a pergola.
Gaiarine Gardens, Banksia & Ocean Streets, Pagewood. Features lovely gardens with open areas.
Fees: are payable.
Contact: Botany Council on 9336 3521.

Nurses War Memorial Chapel, 1 Pine Avenue, Little Bay. Features a cliff top location, it is a timber chapel with stunning stained glass windows from which you can see the superb ocean views.
Fees: apply for ceremonies.
Contact: Trained Nurses Association on 0447 614 137 or email phhtnachapelbookings@gmail.com

Elizabeth Bay House, 7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay. Features a magnificent historic house in a lovely setting overlooking Sydney Harbour. The Hall and Salon can be hired for ceremonies and the Dining Room and Cellar for photographs. The Salon has a stunning domed ceiling and a graceful cantilevered staircase, with a capacity for 100 guests. The Dining Room has an original fireplace, high ceilings and adjoins a sandstone verandah for Harbour views. The Cellar has vaulted and beamed ceilings and sandstone walls and floors.
Fees: are payable for both ceremony and photography bookings.
Contact: Historic Houses Trust on 8239 2288.

Vaucluse House, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse. Features Sydney's only surviving 19th harbourside estate. For ceremonies, the Lone Pine Lawn is a large, grassy expanse with established trees. Highlights include the Pleasure Garden, harbour views, sweeping carriageway, art deco Tearooms and the peaceful atmosphere.
Fees: payable for both ceremony and photography bookings.
Contact: Historic Houses Trust on 8239 2288.

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Weddings in South West Sydney

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Wiley Park, King Georges and Canterbury Roads, Lakemba. Features a large open area, a lake, ponds, gardens and shady trees. Popular for both ceremonies and photographs.
Fees: are payable for ceremonies.
Contact: Canterbury Council on 9789 9300.

Bankstown City Gardens, Ross and Restwell Streets, Bankstown. Features botanic gardens, formal gardens and a gazebo which is very popular for cermonies.
Lake Gillawarna in Mirambeena Regional Park, Henry Lawson Drive, Lansdowne. Features man-made lakes, natural bushland, river foreshore. Very popular for both ceremonies and photographs.
Shortland Brush in Mirambeena Regional Park, Henry Lawson Drive, Georges Hall. Features artificial lake with an island which makes a lovely backdrop for ceremonies and photos.
Alice Park, Reynolds Avenue, Bankstown. Features landscaped gardens and seating.
RM Campbell Reserve, Sir Joseph Banks Street, Bankstown. Features landscaped gardens and seating.
Maluga Park, Gascoigne Road & Rodd Street, Birrong. Features a duck pond, lakes and landscaped gardens.
East Hills Park, Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills. Features river access and a wharf.
Monash Reserve, Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills. Features river foreshores.
Garrison Park, Beatty Parade, Georges Hall. Features open areas, walks and foreshore views.
Greenacre Heights Reserve, Greenacre Road, Greenacre. Features landscaped gardens and seating.
Northcote Reserve, Waterloo & Northcote Roads, Greenacre. Features landscaped gardens and seats.
Lambeth Street Reserve, Henry Lawson Drive & Lambeth Street, Panania. Features open areas and river foreshores.
Gazzard Park, Cooper Road, Yagoona. Features a large grassy area and shelter.
Fees: apply for ceremonies with no charges for photographs.
Contact: Bankstown City Council on 9707 9699.

Georges River National Park, Henry Lawson Drive, Revesby. Features a pretty riverside location.
Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9542 0648.

Bigge Park, 124 Bigge Street, Liverpool. Features open grassy areas, and a gazebo.
Lakeside Park, Castle Rock Court, Wattle Grove. Features a pretty park with landscaped gardens, a lake and gazebo which is very popular for photographs.
Chipping Norton Lakes, Homestead Avenue, Chipping Norton. Features a beautiful lakeside setting amongst natural bushland. Most popular locations are Angle Park, Grand Flaneur Beach, Homestead Park, Haigh Park and Black Muscat Park.
Voyager Park, Sirius Road, Voyager Point. Features landscaped Australian gardens and a boardwalk leading to a wetland lake.
Clinches Pond Reserve, Heathcoate Road, Moorebank. Features ponds and peaceful areas.
Fees: a small fee is payable for both ceremonies and photographs.
Contact: Liverpool City Council on 1300 362 170.

Heritage Rose Garden, Vine Street, Fairfield. Features lovely spring and summer time floral displays.
Cabravale Park, Railway Parade, Cabramatta. Features a lovely gazebo.
Fees: no fees are payable for either ceremonies or photographs.
Contact: Fairfield City Council on 9725 0222.

Fairfield City Museum, The Horsley Drive, Smithfield. Features heritage buildings, historic village and landscaped gardens. Very popular location for photographs.
Fees: are payable on an hourly basis.
Contact: 9609 3993.

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