Attunga Avenue Reserve
Attunga Avenue, Kiama Heights
A headland reserve overlooking Easts Beach that Council lists as a wedding ceremony venue.
Bring your wedding guests together at Kiama Ridge Waters
Book wedding accommodation in Kiama for up to 30 guests, with up to five three-bedroom apartments on the same site for the wedding party, family and interstate guests. Each apartment sleeps six and has two bathrooms, so getting ready on the morning is easier.
Spend the whole weekend with your guests
Arrive on Friday, get ready together on Saturday and share a slow breakfast on Sunday, without anyone driving back to Sydney that night. Each apartment has garage parking for two cars, which helps when relatives arrive separately.
Get directions to wedding venues nearby
Find the route from the apartments to your venue. You can change the starting point to wherever you're driving from.
Hold the ceremony on a Kiama reserve
Not every Kiama wedding needs a venue for the vows. Kiama Council lists Attunga Avenue Reserve, a headland in Kiama Heights overlooking Easts Beach, as a wedding ceremony venue. Destination Kiama suggests it for intimate ceremonies, with Kaleula Head Reserve, also on Council's list, for a more casual coastal feel and Bonaira Native Gardens for a ceremony under native trees.
Public reserves are booked through Kiama Council with an application to hire a public reserve. Call Council on (02) 4232 0444 to check fees, timing and what you can set up before you send invitations.
Bonaira Native Gardens
Kiama
A bush setting under native trees, about a 16-minute walk (1.3 km) from the apartments.
Kaleula Head Reserve
Gwinganna Avenue, Kiama
A headland reserve that Council lists as a wedding ceremony venue and Destination Kiama describes as a relaxed coastal setting.
Match each apartment to the people staying in it
Whichever apartment you choose, you get the same layout: three bedrooms, two bathrooms with walk-in showers, an open-plan kitchen, a laundry, a large alfresco balcony with a BBQ and garage parking for two cars. Four have a king, a queen and two singles, and 3-Bed with Alfresco Dining has a king, a queen and a double. Otherwise, the only difference is the floor.
| Apartment | Floor | Setting | Pets on request |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor 3-Bed Unit by the Ocean | First | Stairs to the front door, with wheelchair lifts | Yes |
| 3-Bed Apartment with Study Nook | First | Stairs to the front door, with wheelchair lifts | No |
| Ground Floor 3-Bed Home in Kiama's Heart | Ground | Garden outlook, no stairs to the front door | Yes |
| 3-Bed Kiama Unit with Courtyard | Ground | Garden outlook, no stairs to the front door | Yes |
| 3-Bed with Alfresco Dining | Ground | Garden outlook, no stairs to the front door | Yes |
Because every apartment is the same, deciding who goes where comes down to the floor. Put grandparents in one of the garden apartments on the ground floor, with no stairs to carry luggage up. If the dog is coming, keep it out of 3-Bed Apartment with Study Nook and read about bringing the dog to the wedding weekend, including the $200 pet cleaning fee.
When you're ready, compare the five three-bedroom apartments side by side or book several apartments for your wedding group.
Get your guests to Kiama and home again
From the Sydney CBD to our door it is 134 km, about 1 hour 45 minutes without traffic. Shellharbour Airport is about 20 minutes away by car, and Wollongong about 35.
Trains between Sydney and Kiama run hourly, according to Destination Kiama. Kiama station is a 27-minute walk (2.2 km) from the apartments, so guests with luggage or formal shoes will want a lift. Check train times on the Transport NSW trip planner.
Plan the trip home from the reception before the day. The Pavilion Kiama, for example, finishes weddings by 11:30pm. Destination Kiama lists Illawarra Taxi Network, Berry Taxi and Uber in the area, but a pre-booked taxi or shuttle is the surer option late at night. Each apartment has secure parking for two cars, so drivers can leave the car there overnight.
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am. If your ceremony is early on Saturday, arrive on Friday so the bridal party wakes up already in place.
Turn the wedding into a long weekend
Guests who have driven down from Sydney or flown in tend to stay on. A simple plan keeps everyone together without a group chat full of questions.
- Friday night: welcome drinks and dinner in town. Our guide to where to eat in Kiama the night before has options for a big table.
- Saturday morning: a walk to Easts Beach, a 15-minute walk away, or a morning on the Kiama Coast Walk for guests who aren't getting ready.
- Golden hour: ideas for couple portraits in our sunset photo spots in Kiama guide.
- Sunday: a slow breakfast, then the Kiama Blowhole or a long lunch at one of the wineries near Kiama.
Still choosing a venue? The Kiama I Do wedding trail runs an open day, and The Pavilion Kiama lists the next one for Saturday 3 July 2027, 10am to 2pm. Details are on kiamaido.com.au, and Destination Kiama keeps a list of local venues and suppliers on its weddings page.
Find a wedding venue near Kiama
Venues a short drive from the apartments.
9 wedding venues in Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo
Wedding venues in Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo: coastal, winery, farm and heritage settings, published capacities and drive times from Kiama Ridge Waters.
10 Kiama group activities for friends and family
Kiama group activities for 8 to 30 people: a winery long lunch, surf lessons, barefoot bowls, Jamberoo Action Park group tickets, golf and fishing charters.
Visit the wineries near Kiama, from Gerringong to Berry
Wineries near Kiama, from Crooked River Estate at Gerringong (about 10 minutes) to Silos, Two Figs and Coolangatta Estate near Berry. Hours, tastings and tours.
Get answers about wedding stays
Getting ready, guest numbers and why the wedding itself happens elsewhere.
Can the wedding itself happen at Kiama Ridge Waters?
No. Kiama Ridge Waters is accommodation only, and events aren't permitted in the apartments or grounds.
How many wedding guests can stay?
Up to six per apartment and up to 30 across all five apartments, subject to availability.
Can we get ready in the apartment?
Yes. There's room in the open-plan living areas, and each apartment has two bathrooms. Let the team know if a photographer or stylist is coming.
Plan your wedding weekend with us
One enquiry covers every apartment your guests need.
Send one enquiry
Your wedding date, the venue and roughly how many guests need a bed.
Receive one quote
The reservations team checks which apartments are free and quotes for all of them.
Share the details
Each household gets its own check-in details, so guests can arrive when they like.
Get ready together
Two bathrooms per apartment and open-plan living rooms make the morning easier.