A Wedding Venue on the Mid North Coast
Your wedding. Your people. Your place for the weekend.
A Destination Wedding on the NSW Mid North Coast
Looking for a wedding venue on the NSW Mid North Coast where you can celebrate for more than just one day?
Welcome to Goolawah Retreat, a family-run wedding venue nestled near Crescent Head, between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Set amongst 28 acres of bushland, tropical gardens and ocean views, Goolawah brings together beautiful ceremony locations, a spacious reception Pavilion, an open-air Courtyard and onsite accommodation, all in one place.
It's a relaxed coastal setting where you can gather your favourite people, create a wedding that feels like you and make a whole weekend of it.
The Weekend
3-day exclusive hire
Late curfew
Time to set up + settle in
Wet-weather options
Your Stay
Five self-contained cottages
Sleeps up to 32 guests onsite
Additional camping available
Crescent Head just minutes away
The Spaces
Multiple ceremony locations
The Pavilion + Courtyard
Ocean, bush + tropical garden settings
Lawn for drinks + games
Make it Yours
No set packages
Bring your own suppliers
Curated local vendor list available
Festoon lighting + furniture included
Beautiful Ceremony & Reception Spaces
From the first vows to the last dance.
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate garden ceremony or a larger celebration surrounded by family and friends, Goolawah offers flexible spaces to bring your wedding plans to life.
Exchange your vows amongst lush gardens or with sweeping ocean views, before moving into our architecturally designed Pavilion and adjoining Courtyard.
Our undercover Pavilion accommodates up to 90 seated guests or 120 standing, while the Courtyard is ideal for drinks, canapés and dancing beneath the festoon lights.
With spacious lawns, beautiful natural surroundings and plenty of room to add your own touches, you can create a celebration that's completely your own.
Explore Our Spaces
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The Pavillion
An all-weather space for dining, dancing and celebrating.
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The Garden
Lush, tropical and naturally beautiful, surrounded by greenery.
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Ocean View Vows
Say “I do” with endless ocean views stretching out behind you.
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The Lawn
Lawn games, sunset drinks and plenty of room to play.
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The Courtyard
The perfect spot for post-ceremony drinks, canapés and mingling, and dancing under the stars later on.
Create your day, your way
No set packages. No cookie-cutter weddings. At Goolawah, you have the freedom to create a celebration that feels entirely your own — with a little help from us whenever you need it.
Bring your own caterer, stylist, florist, bar team and music, or tap into our trusted network of local suppliers and recommendations. As a small, family-run venue, we know the area, we know weddings, and we’re always happy to share advice, contacts and local knowledge to make planning that little bit easier.
The Pavilion and Courtyard are yours to transform, with festoon lighting and furniture already included. Choose from beautiful ceremony locations across the property, make use of the lawns and outdoor spaces, and bring your four-legged guests along too — Goolawah is pet-friendly.
Best of all, there’s no need to squeeze everything into a few short hours. With three nights and four days of exclusive hire, five self-contained cottages sleeping up to 32 guests and additional camping available, there’s time to settle in, celebrate properly and enjoy having your favourite people all in one place.
Stay the whole weekend.
More than just a wedding venue, Goolawah is a place to celebrate, stay and make a whole weekend of it.
With three nights and four days of exclusive hire, there's no need to squeeze your celebrations into just a few hours. Arrive, settle in, enjoy welcome drinks, celebrate your big day and gather everyone together for a relaxed recovery brunch before heading home.
Our five self-contained cottages each sleep up to six guests, with an additional studio attached to the Pavilion sleeping two. There's also the option of camping for extra guests, so your favourite people can stay close and enjoy every moment together.
No rushing. No travelling between venues. Just more time with the people you love.
Getting to Goolawah Retreat
A beautiful part of the coast, worth making a weekend of.
Located near Crescent Head on the NSW Mid North Coast, Goolawah Retreat is conveniently positioned for couples and guests travelling from Port Macquarie, Kempsey, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads and Coffs Harbour.
Our peaceful 28-acre property is just minutes from the coastal village of Crescent Head, known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back atmosphere and natural surroundings.
Whether your guests are travelling from nearby towns or making the trip from Sydney, Brisbane or further afield, Goolawah offers a destination wedding experience without the need to travel overseas or interstate.
And with three nights of accommodation included in your wedding hire, there's plenty of time to unpack, unwind and enjoy everything the Mid North Coast has to offer.
Your wedding. Your people. Your place for the weekend.
Download our Wedding Brochure for everything you need to know about getting married at Goolawah — from venue spaces and accommodation to what’s included, how it all works and everything you need to start planning your weekend.
Real Weddings at Goolawah
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Jen & Reece
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Tay + Luke
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John & Kristin
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Amanda & Dave
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Bailey + Beck
Your Goolawah Wedding Starts Here
Dreaming of a wedding surrounded by nature, ocean views and your favourite people? We'd love to show you what's possible at Goolawah Retreat.
Get in touch to check availability, explore our wedding packages and start planning a celebration that's completely your own.
Enquire About Your Wedding at Goolawah