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Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Name: Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
Address: 27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach NSW 2281, Australia, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, 2281, AU
Telephone: (02) 4980 9999
Price range: $173 per person plus $2,000 venue hire

Lake Macquarie, New South Wales From: From $173 p/head

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Overview & Vibe

Caves Coastal sits on Mawson Close directly opposite Caves Beach, on the ocean side of the Lake Macquarie peninsula, a resort-style property of bungalows, villas and townhouses gathered around a bar and restaurant.

Setting & Style

Three ceremony locations cover most tastes. The Boardwalk is set above the water beside the bungalows, elevated and intimate with sweeping ocean views. The Beach puts the ceremony directly on Caves Beach with the ocean as the backdrop. The Hilltop sits above the coastline with panoramic views and open skies, and suits the larger celebrations. Receptions run in the Nautilus Room, a relaxed indoor-outdoor space couples can shape themselves, or the Mawson Room, styled in soft coastal tones with its own deck, an expansive bar and views over the park and ocean. The sea caves that give the beach its name sit a short walk away and appear in most couples' photographs.

Ideal For

Couples wanting an oceanfront wedding with the whole guest list staying on site.

The Need-to-Knows

Three ceremony locations — Boardwalk, Beach and Hilltop — plus two reception rooms.
Cocktail receptions from $173 per head; a $2,000 venue hire fee and minimum spends apply.
Accommodation on site runs from bungalows to 2- and 3-bedroom villas and townhouses sleeping 1 to 8.
All accommodation is within walking distance of the ceremony and reception spaces.

Standout Feature

The Caves Beach sea caves, a short walk from the ceremony and the reason the photographs look the way they do.

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Website

cavescoastal.com.au

Phone

(02) 4980 9999

Address

27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach NSW 2281, Australia

Amenities

Opposite Caves Beach
The Boardwalk Ceremony Space
Beach Ceremonies
The Hilltop
Nautilus Room
Mawson Room
Exclusive Deck
Pacific Deck
Expansive Bar
On-site Accommodation
Ocean Bungalows
Villas and Townhouses
Dedicated Wedding Team
In-house Catering
White Americana Ceremony Chairs
Ample Free On-site Parking
Virtual Venue Tours

Ceremony Setting

beach
oceanfront
outdoor
boardwalk
indoor
deck

Dietary Options Supported

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kids Meals

Nearby Landmarks

Caves Beach – Directly opposite the property
The Caves Beach sea caves – A short walk along the sand
Swansea Heads – Just north
Swansea Channel – Where the lake meets the sea
Catherine Hill Bay – South along the coast
Newcastle – Forty minutes north

On Site Accommodation

On-site accommodation ranging from signature Ocean Bungalows close to the water to 2- and 3-bedroom villas and townhouses sleeping between 1 and 8 guests, all within walking distance of the ceremony and reception spaces

Price Notes

Cocktail receptions are $173 per person, with an upgrade to the Premium Beverage Package at an additional $22 per person and an option to add dessert at $12.50 per person. A $2,000 venue hire fee applies and minimum spends on food and beverage apply. Beverage packages are priced separately at $26 per person for 4 hours or $37 for 5 hours on the standard package, and $35.50 for 4 hours or $46.50 for 5 hours on the premium; standard service can be extended by an hour for $17 per person, premium for $22. A pre-reception cocktail hour on the Pacific Deck is $40 per person. Platters are designed to serve approximately 10 guests each: antipasto $210, hot and cold seafood $250, mixed entree $250, slider $120, pizza $90 and cheese $70. Wedding cake service is $5 per person, kids meals $30, teen meals $110 and crew meals $40. Sparkling on arrival is available at $21 per glass, with 50-glass packages at $350 and $550. Ceremony styling includes white Americana chairs seating 30 guests. On-site accommodation for guests ranges from signature Ocean Bungalows close to the water to 2- and 3-bedroom villas and townhouses sleeping between 1 and 8 guests, from $799 and from $2,600, with minimum night stays on weekends and during peak periods. All on-site accommodation is within walking distance of every ceremony and reception space, and ample free on-site parking is available. Prices taken from the venue's 2027 wedding pack, published April 2026