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Anchorage Port Stephens is a hotel destination wedding venue in Corlette, Australia, hosting 80 at dinner and 150 standing. Best months: January, May, September, December.

Anchorage Port Stephens

CorletteNew South Wales, Australia

Anchorage Port Stephens sits on the waterfront at Corlette, with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and sea views across the bay.

Guests
80 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
80 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Dec–JanAisle estimate
Getting there
NTLabout 30 min by car

About the venue

Anchorage Port Stephens sits on the waterfront at Corlette, with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and sea views across the bay.

The hotel has 80 rooms across 12 room types, from the Anchorage Room for two to Villas and Two-Bedroom Loft Suites sleeping four, so wedding guests can stay on site.

Outdoor ceremonies are held in the grounds, while the indoor reception space seats 80 for dinner or holds 150 standing, with a dance floor and an indoor backup option if the weather turns.

An on-site coordinator and Events Manager, in-house catering and a bar on site cover the planning and the day itself, and the venue is about 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport (NTL).

  • 80 rooms across 12 room types, including Villas and Two-Bedroom Loft Suites for up to 4 guests
  • Seats 80 for a dinner reception or 150 standing, with dedicated dance space
  • Outdoor ceremony sites plus an indoor backup option
  • Direct beach access, gardens, a pool and sea views

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Standing reception
150 guests

Staying over

Rooms
80 rooms
Room types
12 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Music until
10:30pm

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
NTL, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The reception space seats 80 guests for a sit-down dinner and holds up to 150 standing. Dance space is available.
What happens if it rains on the ceremony day?
Outdoor ceremonies are offered, and the venue has an indoor backup option as well as an indoor reception space.
Do we have to use the venue's suppliers?
No, there is no approved-vendors-only policy. Catering is handled in-house and there is a bar on site, with an on-site coordinator and an Events Manager to assist.
Is there a music curfew?
Yes, the noise curfew is 10:30pm.
Can we book the whole property?
A full buyout is available but not required, and exclusive use is not a condition of booking. Contact the Events Manager at anc.events@anchorageportstephens.com.au or +61 2 4984 2555.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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  • Seated dinner: 80 guests

    “Anchorage can welcome up to 80 guests for a seated reception or up to 150 for a cocktail-style celebration, making it one of the most versatile wedding venues in Port Stephens.”
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  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “Anchorage can welcome up to 80 guests for a seated reception or up to 150 for a cocktail-style celebration, making it one of the most versatile wedding venues in Port Stephens.”
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  • Rooms: 80 rooms

    “Anchorage has 80 rooms across ten room types.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Anchorage Partial View Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Our weekend wedding packages include the option for exclusive venue hire and room blocks, perfect for weddings in Nelson Bay.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Our weekend wedding packages include the option for exclusive venue hire and room blocks, perfect for weddings in Nelson Bay.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Anchorage Hotel offers waterfront ceremony locations that feel personal, with easy access from Sydney and Newcastle, mild weather year-round, excellent local suppliers, and all the essentials for destination weddings and weekend stays.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “We have a beautiful indoor ceremony space, ensuring a seamless experience at one of the top Nelson Bay wedding venues.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “The Galley Kitchen is the main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Moby's Bar opens from 4pm daily with cocktails, an extensive whisky selection and light meals.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Our weekend wedding packages include the option for exclusive venue hire and room blocks, perfect for weddings in Nelson Bay.”
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  • Music until: 10:30pm

    “Most receptions finish by 10:30pm, with custom timing available within resort guidelines at our Port Stephens wedding venue.”
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  • Nearest airport: NTL, 30 min by car

    “NTL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests attending weddings at our Port Stephens resort.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “At Anchorage Hotel, everything is right here, the ceremony spaces, reception rooms, boutique accommodation and experienced support, so your day flows naturally from one moment to the next.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Each space can be styled to your taste, with features like dance floors, custom seating plans, and bespoke wine selections to make your reception both beautiful and memorable.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Yes, Anchorage Hotel features two pools accessible to guests, one is family-friendly, and the other is reserved for adults only.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “The property overlooks Port Stephens Bay with Corlette Beach a short stroll from your door, and offers the kind of full-service group accommodation in Port Stephens where every detail is taken care of, from award-winning dining and two swimming pools to Spa Lucca day spa and daily housekeeping.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Beachfront”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “These private boltholes are nestled amongst our coastal gardens and are mere footsteps away from the water and all the luxuries the hotel has to offer.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “From menu tastings and styling walkthroughs to supplier coordination, ceremony and reception timelines, and full on-the-day setup and support, we’re with you every step of the way.”
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  • Suppliers from the venue's list: No

    “We welcome external stylists, florists and vendors, giving you the freedom to personalise your day with the professionals you trust most.”
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