Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings
Budderoo National Park
Overview
Minnamurra Rainforest offers a range of special places for an intimate wedding ceremony and superb photography. Say your vows shrouded by subtropical rainforest, near Jamberoo.
- Venue is suitable for
- Wedding ceremonies
- Capacity
- Maximum people: 60
- Facilities
- Picnic tables, carpark, drinking water, toilets
- Fees
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$375 per ceremony plus a $12 park use fee per vehicle.
- Entry fees
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Let us know in advance if you’re paying your guests’ $12 vehicle entry fee, and send us a guest list (in alphabetical order) before your wedding day. Or, if guests are paying the vehicle entry fee themselves, please let them know this in advance.
- Availability
- Available for hire 7 days a week, except school holidays and public holidays.
- Bookings
- Book online or for more information call the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469. Wedding photography must be booked.
- Other Information
Please remember to stay on the boardwalk at all times.
If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor venue for small wedding ceremonies or wedding photography, Minnamurra Rainforest offers several timeless locations to choose from. With a picturesque suspension bridge, elevated walkways winding through remnant rainforest and a tranquil riverside picnic area, you’re sure to find the perfect spot. In each setting you’ll enjoy the gentle sounds of river flowing over moss-coloured boulders, birdsong and the breeze whispering through leaves.
The subtropical rainforest is a magical place to start the next cycle of your life with your partner.
Located in the foothills of Jamberoo Valley, west of Kiama, Minnamurra Rainforest is perfectly situated for an intimate spring or autumn wedding. Even if walkers pause to view your ceremony, it remains a peaceful and welcoming environment for you and your guests.
Explore the area
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/minnamurra-rainforest-outdoor-weddings/local-alerts
Park info
- in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
Buy annual pass.
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Minnamurra Rainforest outdoor weddings.
Getting there and parking
You can reach Minnamurra Rainforest through Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, located in the foothills of Jamberoo Valley, west of Kiama on the NSW South Coast. To get there from Jamberoo:
- After leaving Jamberoo village, turn left onto Jamberoo Mountain Road.
- Take the first right onto Minnamurra Falls Road and travel 3.5km to Minnamurra Rainforest Centre at the end of the road.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
Car and bus parking are available at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, including designated disabled parking bays.
Wedding party, guests and photographer are to park in designated spaces.
It's essential to pre-book coach parking.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for wedding ceremonies in the rainforest. Summer can be hot and humid, and winter temperatures can be very cold.
Facilities
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre and cafe are wheelchair-accessible with assistance
- Disabled parking spots are available
- There are wheelchair-accessible toilets
Permitted
Food and drink
- Commercial cocktail-style catering is limited to plates or platters of cold food such as sandwiches, antipasto, canapes, salads and cakes. Small plates are permitted.
- You may bring 1 bottle of wine or champagne for every 4 guests, and 1 case (24 cans or bottles) of beer or premixed drinks (375ml maximum) for every 20 guests.
Plant materials
Native or silk flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.
Commercial filming and photography
- 1 photographer and 1 photographer's assistant, 1 videographer and 1 videographer's assistant.
- Commercial photography and video, including drone use, may be permitted on application. You’ll need a small-scale photographer and wedding filming license.
Prohibited
Balloons and plant materials are not permitted, including:
- Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials containing seeds
- Bubbles
- Throwing rice or petals
- Horse-drawn carriages
Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Minnamurra Rainforest.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Visitor centre
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Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls Road, Jamberoo NSW 2533 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4236 0469