Tanilba House (1831)
Historic wedding and event venue on a three-acre peninsula featuring a convict-built stone homestead, original gaol, and a 30m wisteria arbour.
Price guide
$18,800
Capacity
4 to 90
About
Tanilba House (1831) is a state heritage-listed, multi-award-winning wedding and function centre located on a three-acre estate overlooking the bay in Port Stephens, NSW. As the oldest original home in the area, the convict-built stone homestead features half-metre-thick walls, high ceilings, and extensive verandahs. The venue specializes in boutique, personal weddings for up to 90 people, offering elopement, traditional, and DIY packages.
Key features and facilities include: - A large all-weather conservatory overlooking fields and the bay
- Three acres of manicured, whimsical gardens featuring thousands of fairy lights
- A ceremony area known as the fig tree cathedral, formed by two circa 160-year-old fig trees
- Historically significant garden elements, including arguably the oldest olive tree in Australia, an ancient Bunya pine, and a wisteria-covered pergola
- Flexible catering options, including traditional high teas served in the conservatory, formal dinner packages, or BYO supplier arrangements
- On-site amenities such as guest overnight accommodation in the historic maids and servants quarters, a bridal/groom's suite, and off-street parking
Features
Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor
Indoor
Catering Supplied
External Vendors
On-Site Parking
BYO Alcohol
Accommodation
Wheelchair Access
Exclusive Use
No Noise Curfew
Common questions
- How many guests can Tanilba House (1831) hold?
- Tanilba House (1831) suits weddings from 4 to 90 guests.
- How much does a wedding at Tanilba House (1831) cost?
- The price guide for Tanilba House (1831) is around $18,800. That is a benchmark for a typical wedding, not a quote, and the final cost depends on your guest count and what you include.
- Can you hold the ceremony and reception at Tanilba House (1831)?
- Yes. Tanilba House (1831) can host both the ceremony and the reception on site.
- Does Tanilba House (1831) provide catering?
- Yes, catering is supplied in house at Tanilba House (1831).
- Can we bring our own vendors to Tanilba House (1831)?
- Yes. Tanilba House (1831) allows external vendors, so you can bring your own suppliers.
- Can we bring our own alcohol to Tanilba House (1831)?
- Yes, Tanilba House (1831) allows BYO alcohol.
- Is there accommodation at Tanilba House (1831)?
- Yes, Tanilba House (1831) has accommodation on site.
- Is there a noise curfew at Tanilba House (1831)?
- No, Tanilba House (1831) has no noise curfew, so the celebration is not cut short by a volume limit.
- Do we get exclusive use of Tanilba House (1831)?
- Yes. Tanilba House (1831) hosts one wedding at a time, so the venue is yours for the day.
- Is there parking at Tanilba House (1831)?
- Yes, there is on-site parking for guests at Tanilba House (1831).
- Is Tanilba House (1831) wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, Tanilba House (1831) has wheelchair access.
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