Broken Head lawn
Broken Head Nature Reserve
Overview
Set where lush rainforest meets the glistening blue ocean, Broken Head lawn is an idyllic spot for your wedding. Located on the North Coast in Broken Head Nature Reserve, say your vows in a secluded paradise.
- Venue is suitable for
- Wedding ceremonies
- Capacity
- Maximum people: 100
- Facilities
- Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, drinking water, public phone, showers, toilets
- Fees
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Contact the Byron Bay office for venue hire fees.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Availability
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Available for hire 7 days a week.
Venue available for exclusive hire - Bookings
- Bookings are required. To make a booking or for more information contact the Byron Bay office.
For an unforgettable wedding destination on the NSW North Coast, you can’t go past Broken Head lawn, just a short drive from Byron Bay. Hold your ceremony on the grass in this natural paradise where coastal rainforest meets the beach.
Enjoy champagne and canapes at one of the sheltered picnic tables as you listen to the sounds of rolling surf and birdsong. After your ceremony, your guests can take a stroll down Broken Head Beach to feel the sand between their toes.
If you’d like to explore further afield, it’s only a short walk to the famous Tallow Beach where you and your guests can admire the views to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Or take the half-hour walk to Three Sisters lookout where you’ll be treated to incredible vistas of secluded beaches, rocky coves and dense rainforest.
As you wander along the beaches and in the rainforest, you’re likely to meet locals like brush turkeys in the understorey. And if you visit in winter and spring, you may be lucky enough to spot whales as they migrate north.
Nearby
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Three Sisters walking track (Broken Head)
Take the family walking through the rainforest on a day-trip to this spectacular lookout. Find out about its Aboriginal heritage, and after, enjoy whale watching and picnicking by the beach.
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Tallow Beach
Tallow Beach is 3.2km from the heart of Byron Bay and a great place for swimming, birdwatching, whale watching, beach fishing, and just throwing down a towel to soak up the sun.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/broken-head-lawn/local-alerts
Park info
- in Broken Head Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Broken Head Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$4 per vehicle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Byron Bay Office.
Buy annual pass.
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Broken Head lawn.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
When you enter Broken Head Nature Reserve, continue 100m from the park entrance to the picnic area at Broken Head.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There is parking at Beach Road carpark including several designated disabled spots. Please note that this is paid parking. Bus parking is not available.
Facilities
There are no rubbish bins at this venue. Please take all waste with you when you go and leave the area clean and tidy. There may be a fee if significant cleaning is required.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Drinking water
Public phone
Showers
- Cold showers
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Medium access presents some minor difficulties, such as a grassy surface. You may require a little assistance to get around in some areas.
Permitted
Food and drink
- A celebratory glass of champagne may be provided to guests for a toast
- You may bring 1 bottle of wine or champagne for every 4 guests
Please ensure this is included as part of your application.
Plant materials and flowers
You may bring flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request. Artificial or silk flowers are preferred.
Structures, staging and furniture
- Small portable archways
- 1 table, maximum 1.2x1.2m
- Up to 24 chairs with rail-style legs
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.
Photography is included in the booking fee for the same location. If photographer is at another location, a booking will need to be made for that location.
Power, lighting and amplified sounds
Non-amplified music like a string duo, trio or quartet is permitted at this venue.
Prohibited
Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:
- Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials that contain seeds or vines and exotic plant materials
- Throwing rice or petals
- Confetti, rice, petals or streamers
- Balloons
- Candles or open flames
Horse-drawn carriages are not permitted at this venue.
Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Broken Head lawn.
Generators
Horses
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.