Barefoot at Broken Head is a beach venue destination wedding venue in Byron Bay, Australia, hosting 32 at dinner and 70 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$40,000 (our estimate). Best months: June, July, August, September.

Barefoot at Broken Head

Byron BayAustralia

Tropical rainforest venue with direct access to a pristine beach on the Byron Bay coastline.

Guests
32 at dinner70 standing
Rooms
5 rooms, sleep 14
Cost
About A$40,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
All year
Getting there
BNKabout 20 min by car

About the venue

Tropical rainforest venue with direct access to a pristine beach on the Byron Bay coastline

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
32 guests
Standing reception
70 guests
Ceremony, seated
32 guests

Staying over

Rooms
5 rooms
Sleeps
14 guests
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
3 nights
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
Yes

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Exclusive use required
Yes
Music until
8.30pm
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
BNK, 20 min by car
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
No

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 32 guests

    “- Note: Formal dining for up to 32 requires an extra table and chair hire”
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  • Standing reception: 70 guests

    “Barefoot can host up to 70 guests.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 32 guests

    “- Bench seating for 32 guests at the beach”
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  • Rooms: 5 rooms

    “There are five beautifully appointed bedrooms in a series of open Balinese-style buildings, each connected by decks and walkways.”
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  • Sleeps: 14 guests

    “Celebrate with exclusive access to the property and relax in luxury accommodation, sleeping up to 14 guests.”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Celebrate with exclusive access to the property and relax in luxury accommodation, sleeping up to 14 guests.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 3 nights

    “To hold a reception couples rent the whole house for a four-night minimum stay (three nights if all midweek) and pay reception fee that depends on the number of guests.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: Yes

    “To hold a reception couples rent the whole house for a four-night minimum stay (three nights if all midweek) and pay reception fee that depends on the number of guests.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Garden ceremonies are held 20m from the Honeymoon Suite in a lush, manicured setting.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “- Indoor and outdoor ceremony options”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Or you may choose to book our in-house chef for that special night, eating on the deck under the stars.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “* 5 star catering, in house and external options available”
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  • Bring your own wine: Yes

    “6/137 Broken Head Reserve Rd 70 standing 32 seated Catering by Fig Tree or Feast Events BYO drinks”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 3 nights

    “Four-night minimum stay for weekend functions and three-night minimum stay for midweek weddings.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “We welcome beach weddings throughout the year where you can take advantage of beautiful white sand, the crashing of waves, and close access to all of the amenities you need to make your day a complete success.”
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  • Exclusive use required: Yes

    “To hold a reception couples rent the whole house for a four-night minimum stay (three nights if all midweek) and pay reception fee that depends on the number of guests.”
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  • Music until: 8.30pm

    “Music off: 8.30pm Guests to depart: 9.00pm”
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  • Children: Yes

    “A separate kitchen and dining area overlooks the pools where you can watch the kids frolic in the 30cm deep reflection pool or dive deep into the 20m lap pool.”
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  • Nearest airport: BNK, 20 min by car

    “Three airlines fly into Ballina Airport just 20 minutes from the house, and the larger Gold Coast airport is 60 minutes north.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Parking: Up to 3 car spaces available.”
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  • Guest transport: No

    “Transport: Buses or taxis must be arranged for all other guests.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “With large wooden decks descending into lush tropical gardens, imagine sipping cocktails and enjoying delicious canapés under a rainforest canopy while you dance into the evening.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “With large wooden decks descending into lush tropical gardens, imagine sipping cocktails and enjoying delicious canapés under a rainforest canopy while you dance into the evening.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “A separate kitchen and dining area overlooks the pools where you can watch the kids frolic in the 30cm deep reflection pool or dive deep into the 20m lap pool.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “From our luxury holiday house with views of the ocean to the expansive living areas and access to the beach, there are endless reasons why our location stands out as the top choice for beach weddings.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Following the beach ceremony, the guests stroll back along the winding bush track and through the back gate of the house, revealing the minimalist splendour that is Barefoot at Broken Head .”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Garden ceremonies are held 20m from the Honeymoon Suite in a lush, manicured setting.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “In fact, Barefoot at Broken Head is the only private property in Byron Bay approved for weddings.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Their team of experts includes on-the-day coordinators, service and bar professionals, stylists, and a huge list of talented suppliers all of whom have seamlessly integrated to form a premier wedding service company.”
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About A$40,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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