Things to Do on the Tweed Coast: A Guide for Wedding Guests
Planning a Tweed Coast wedding means more than just one incredible day. From relaxed beach mornings to long lunches, local experiences and post wedding celebrations, the region offers endless ways for couples and guests to turn a wedding into a full coastal getaway.
The Tweed Coast combines natural beauty, award winning dining and laid back coastal towns, making it one of Australia’s most exciting wedding destinations without the need for international travel.
Our little slice of paradise even has the tick from Hollywood with some of the biggest stars flocking to our coast to experience it’s magic, Zac Efron is even building a house here.
So, ditch your passports and take a look through our recommendations for things to do on the Tweed Coast, and make a wedding weekend you will reminisce about forever!
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Photo: Roost Film CoWHY COUPLES CHOOSE THE TWEED COAST FOR THEIR WEDDINGS
The Tweed Coast offers the rare combination of relaxed coastal atmosphere, easy airport access, boutique accommodation and world class food experiences. Guests can turn a wedding into a mini holiday, while couples enjoy a seamless celebration surrounded by beaches, hinterland and vibrant local venues.
HOW TO GET TO THE TWEED COAST
Theres a couple of ways: the easiest way is to fly into Gold Coast airport and then it’s just a short 15 minute drive. Alternatively, you can fly in to Ballina airport. It’s just a 1.5 hour flight from Sydney, and other NSW departure points include Newcastle and Dubbo. Then it’s just a one hour drive to the beautiful Tweed Coast.
WHERE TO STAY ON THE TWEED COAST FOR A WEDDING
We’re lucky in Casuarina and surrounding towns, Kingscliff and Cabarita to have a huge array of accomodation options. Beautifully styled holiday homes perfect for the Bridal Party and for your guests wanting to stay in the same place, nearby resorts Peppers, Mantra on Salt and Oaks Santai (literally just up the road) are perfect options that will have your guests reach holiday relax vibes instantly! You can take a look at our top accommodation suggestions here.
Photo: Figtree Wedding Photography
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Ask any Bride, weddings go way to fast, so we encourage any way to extend the festivities beyond just the wedding day.
Our top tips, lock in a pamper session with your Bridesmaids at Kalm Springs. This dreamy retreat and calm space offering LED therapy, infrared saunas and float therapy is the perfect way to unwind and get in to wedding day mode and it’s just a 2 minute drive away from us. Similarly, for the guys, taking some time out at one of the best surf spots on the Tweed at Cabarita headland is a great way to soothe those pre wedding jitters.
Getting the Bridal Party together the night before with a pre wedding dinner gives you all some time to enjoy each other’s company, after the manic planning period and before the wedding day craziness. And our neighbours at Lola’s Mexican Cantina is the perfect place. You can expect fresh, punchy Mexican flavours, cocktails to die for, high vibes and of course, tacos galore!
Photo: Kristy Mason Photography
Photo: Kristy Mason PhotographyYOUR GARDEN PARTY WEDDING AT OSTERIA
Having delivered hundreds of weddings across the 4 wedding venues we manage, (waterside Ancora, paddock to plate Farm + Co Weddings and Botanica Plantation House in the Tweed hinterland) our team are wedding experts! On standby for anything you need from the moment you arrive, until the last guests depart. To put it plainly, we make weddings easy. An all inclusive venue, flexible packages, an onsite Bridal Suite, a private ceremony garden, a fairy light lit reception space in our refinery and a late night Whiskey Bar. Throw in a bougainvillea archway, festoon lights and sunset cocktail hour and you’ve got the most magical garden party wedding, before moving inside to enjoy one of our Italian wedding menus.
Photo: Figtree Wedding Photography
AFTER THE WEDDING
The cruisey, coastal surrounds of Tweed Coast towns is the perfect place to unwind and recover after the wedding. Laze on the lawns at the home of the infamous Ink Gin at Husk Distillery or just hit the sand and spend the day on the beach.
When you’ve re-energised book an experience with your crew to really commemorate your time together on the Tweed (as if getting hitched wasn’t enough!) Check out the Tweed Coast Guide, they have all the best things to do including kayaking with dolphins, whale watching, swimming with turtles, making ceramics, river cruises and heaps more.
HONEYMOON IDEAS ON THE TWEED COAST
Maybe it’s the honeymoon, maybe it’s just a post wedding love celebration for two – continue the Tweed Coast experience and treat yourselves to a stay at luxe boutique waterfront hotel Halcyon House or opt for something a little more secluded at couples only Crystal Creek Rainforest Resort. Or on your way back down the coast, enjoy the last days of your wedding bliss in beautiful Byron Bay. Our top pick for accommodation that will make you feel like you’re on the other side of the world – The Grand Villa at The Villas at Byron.
Photos: (Top) Halcyon House – (Bottom) Villas at Byron
WHY COUPLES CHOOSE THE TWEED COAST FOR THEIR WEDDINGS
The Tweed Coast offers the rare combination of relaxed coastal atmosphere, easy airport access, boutique accommodation and world class food experiences. Guests can turn a wedding into a mini holiday, while couples enjoy a seamless celebration surrounded by beaches, hinterland and vibrant local venues.
You can check out some of the incredible weddings Osteria has had the pleasure of hosting. Or if you would like to know the finer details of what Osteria offers, you can request our Wedding Kit.
And finally, if you’re concerned about being too far away to come and have a look at our coastal venue in real life, we have you covered with the next best thing. Not just a virtual tour but a 360 interactive tour that can be guided by our team. You’ll get to see every area of our venue and some of the surrounds like you’re actually there in person. Feel free to chat to our team if you’re curious!
