About
Lilburndale is a family-operated wedding and events venue and working cattle farm set on 1,200 acres along the Hawkesbury River in Sackville, NSW. The historic property is a 1.15-hour drive from Sydney and features a restored 120-year-old citrus packing shed, the Lilburndale House homestead (circa 1829), and the all-weather Bush Chapel. The venue accommodates 10 to 120 guests, offering all-inclusive hire packages that include furniture, audio systems, air conditioning, and full accessibility for guests with mobility needs.
Key features and policies include: - Capacity for up to 110 guests for sit-down dining and 120 for cocktail-style receptions in The Packing Shed.
- Multiple ceremony sites, including the lawns of Lilburndale House and the sheltered Bush Chapel.
- All-inclusive furniture provided, such as wooden pews, timber trestle tables, bentwood chairs, leather chesterfields, and wine barrels.
- On-site licensed bar and in-house wedding coordination, with flexible catering options from a recommended list of vendors.
- Event curfew of 10:30 PM, with last drinks served at 10:00 PM.
- No on-site accommodation or camping allowed, though discounted rates are available at nearby Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley.
- Children are welcome under strict supervision; however, pets are not permitted due to the working nature of the farm.