Tanilba House

Historic Building

  5 reviews  â€“ 
32 Caswell Crescent, Tanilba Bay, 2319 –
Tanilba Bay
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Deirdre Hall
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Venue overview

State heritage-listed Tanilba House, built in 1831 by convicts, sits on 3 acres of scenic gardens overlooking Port Stephens. Ideal for weddings, outdoor events, and historic-themed celebrations.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Tanilba House

Grounds
Garden
·
Private space
90 seats
90 standing
Beautiful and whimsical always blooming garden across 3 acres. Includes many historical garden elements, a selection of garden furniture and various different garden area types. Includes option to add rustic wooden tables and seating plus a rustic bar with claw foot bathtub for ice. Includes raised and covered rustic dance floor plus photo booth ar...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

Large Conservatory
Conservatory
·
Private space
80 seats
100 standing
A large 12m X 6m conservatory that formally seats 70-80 guests and caters for 100 people cocktail style. Broad wrap around colonial verandahs extend the space even further. The conservatory has 190 year old convict built rock walls on one side and 90 year old rock feature walls on the other 3 sides. Completely weather proof with wood flooring and w...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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SN
Sara N.
Verified review
Wedding Ceremony · 80 guests · April 2024 · Grounds
Deirdre and Glenn were phenomenal hosts for our wedding. The weather was extremely unpredictable on the day but they were extremely flexible with our ceremony and reception options to make our day special. The venue is stunning and we made great use of the fig tree arbour and the many, many fairy lights. We loved absolutely everything about this venue and its history.
4.9
CW
Cari W.
Verified review
Wedding · 60 guests · February 2024 · Grounds
10/10 Wedding venue. Looked absolutely breathtaking and was the best place for a wedding that was not quite traditional, catering a wide variety of services! With how much they aided in planning and what they provided it made planning the wedding so much less stressful and having everything come together was an absolutely amazing experience. The wedding would not have been the same without the venue, their help, and the services they provided. Cannot recommend enough for anyone who wants an outdoors wedding! Basically if someone is looking for a cost effective, minimal stress option while still getting that fairytale type wedding this is the place to go!
5.0
CW
Cari W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very helpful and fast with replies.
5.0
EP
Esmeralda P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Monday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Tuesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Friday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Saturday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $550 hire fee
Grounds
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1100 hire fee
Large Conservatory
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 90
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering

About Tanilba House

Tanilba House is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Tanilba House is a state-heritage-listed 1831 stone homestead built by convicts and set within extensive historic gardens and mature plantings that shape the property's character.

Venue highlights: Tanilba House provides several private-event settings, including a fig-tree 'cathedral', lawned reception areas and a covered verandah that converts to dining or dance space. The venue includes on-site accommodation for key guests and offers comprehensive event packages plus recommended caterers to simplify planning. The hosts limit the number of annual bookings to help preserve the house and gardens and ensure the property is presented well for each hire.

Best for: Weddings, elopements and intimate private receptions.

Location: The property sits in the Port Stephens area and overlooks coastal waters, with a nearby beach commonly used for sunset photography.

What guests say: The Figtree Cathedral ceremony site offers mature foliage and a highly photogenic setting. The on-site hosts provide hands-on event coordination and established catering partnerships deliver consistently reliable buffet options.

FAQ

External catering must be provided by a licensed caterer with public liability insurance; DIY catering is not permitted for health and safety reasons.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Tanilba House, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Tanilba House:

  • Grounds hosting 70 guests: $3520

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Tanilba House is located at 32 Caswell Crescent, in Tanilba Bay.

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