A Unique Waterfront Wedding Venue in Batemans Bay

Celebrate your waterfront wedding in style on the NSW South Coast

Fairytale weddings become a reality at Lincoln Downs in Batemans Bay.

Your perfect outdoor wedding venue is nestled amidst 10 acres of English style gardens and a private lake. Our tranquil outdoor settings provide the perfect venue for a lakeside waterfront wedding or garden wedding and our private lake, gazebo, gardens and resident peacocks are stunning for those all important wedding photographs. It really is a wedding photographer’s paradise!.

istock_000008266124xsmallLincoln Downs Batemans Bay provides a perfect accommodation base for your friends and family to enjoy before and after your wedding. Bush walks, trekking, long drives in the National Park, or miles of unspoilt coastline. You can also use our picnic grounds or BBQ terrace overlooking the lake for your ‘morning after’ brunch or BBQ.

Combining the best of tradition with modern efficiency, The Lincoln Downs’ team will work with you to plan your special event and to ensure it runs smoothly.

Lakeside weddings
Ceremonies can be held by our picturesque private lake, complete with gazebo perched over the water. Morning-after lakeside barbecue brunches are also very popular. Treat your guests for just $9.00 per person.

Garden weddings
Ten acres of manicured English gardens complete with resident peacocks provide the perfect setting for romantic outdoor weddings.

Weddings in Briars Restaurant
A lovely space with open fireplace, private bar area and fabulous views over the gardens and lake, Briars Restaurant provides the perfect venue for intimate weddings. Enjoy the soft lighting, warmth and exemplary service whilst you dine on fine Modern Australian cuisine and a selection of superb Australian wines. Suitable for groups for up to 50 persons

Wedding receptions in our private function rooms
We have three beautiful function rooms all of which open to the gardens. From cocktails to a sit-down meal, our rooms can be configured to meet your specific needs, and transformed according to your style.

Morning after brunches

Many brides enjoy treating their guests to a morning after wedding brunch. Lincoln Downs provides a great location for this. You can also use our picnic grounds or BBQ terrace overlooking the lake for your ‘morning after’ brunch or BBQ at a very affordable price per person.

Church weddings in Batemans Bay

There are churches of many denominations in Batemans Bay. Exchange your vows in church, then return to Lincoln Downs for beautiful photographs in an idyllic setting. Your guests can enjoy canapés and champagne or fine wine in Lincoln Downs gardens or cocktail lounge before the main wedding reception begins.

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At Lincoln Downs we understand the importance of getting it right. After all, your wedding day is very special. We will ensure everything is organised perfectly – and runs smoothly – with professional, friendly service and style. We want to make your wedding day one that you’ll remember forever! We also have specialist wedding co-ordinators to assist you with all your wedding arrangements – with a minimum of fuss.

From menus, flowers, chair covers, table arrangements, music to wedding cakes, we can arrange a beautiful reception to suit your taste and budget. We would also be pleased to provide you with information on photographers, wedding cars, marriage celebrants, florists etc.
Let us work with you to create a unique wedding experience – for you, your family and friends to enjoy and remember

If you have any questions please call us on (02)4478 9200

We have specialist co-ordinators to assist you with all your wedding arrangements – with a minimum of fuss. From menus, flowers, chair covers, table arrangements, music to wedding cakes, we can arrange a beautiful reception to suit your taste and budget. We would also be pleased to provide you with information on photographers, wedding cars, marriage celebrants, florists etc.

Let us work with you to create a unique wedding experience – for you, your family and friends to enjoy and remember.

Quality cuisine

The quality of food can make or break a great wedding reception. Guests often speak about the food that was served for years after an event. With Lincoln Downs at Batemans Bay, your guests will enjoy a fine dining experience – not mass produced function food. Our highly-trained chefs from renowned Briars Restaurant create innovative, high quality menus using the freshest local produce from Batemans Bay and NSW South Coast. We pride ourselves on our quality cuisine, presentation and service.

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At Lincoln Downs we tailor your wedding menu to suit your special needs.

We offer a number of menu options to suit different tastes and budgets. These range from a variety of three-course menu options to superb buffets. If you prefer, you can choose from our current Briars Restaurant dinner menu, at prices substantially less than a la carte. Innovative Australian cuisine using fresh local ingredients is a hallmark of our renowned restaurant.

SPECIAL OFFER!! – To sample our exquisite fare, we invite you and three other guests to dine at Briars and take advantage of a special offer of 25 per cent off our á la carte menu. To discuss all your special wedding needs please call us on (02)4478 9200

We also have an extensive wine list and will work with you to choose those which best complement your chosen menu. Beverages are billed on consumption only.

Lincoln Downs offers accommodation for you and your guests

Lincoln Downs has 33 well appointed rooms and suites, all with ensuites, with views over the private lake or rambling English-style gardens. All rooms/suites are air-conditioned and some feature spas, king or queen size beds.Lincoln Downs - Room14

As part of our country wedding package, we are able to offer special group accommodation rates, and we invite the bride and groom to stay in our King Spa Suite for 33 per cent off the usual rate. Comfort and amenity is assured, with a luxurious king-size pillow top bed, double spa, garden view, sparkling wine and chocolates – not to mention late check out!

Lincoln Downs has ample, free, off-street parking for all your guests.

Your guests will love your choice of venue and all the facilities offered at Lincoln Downs including swimming pool, tennis courts, games/billiards room, gymnasium, open fire, cocktail lounge and Briars Restaurant.

Travelling to and from your wedding

Batemans Bay is superbly located for your country wedding destination. It is an easy drive for guests from:

Canberra to Batemans Bay 1 ¾ hours
Sydney to Batemans Bay 3 ½ hours
Melbourne to Batemans Bay 9 hours

Guests can also fly in to Moruya Airport (20 minutes from Batemans Bay) from Sydney or Melbourne or travel from Canberra Airport if desired (1 ¾ hours drive).

Churches

For your church wedding in Batemans Bay, you can contact the following churches.

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Anglican Church of The Ascension
Herarde Avenue, Batemans Bay 4472 5868

Batemans Bay Uniting Church
1 Catlin Avenue, Batemans Bay 4472 6518

Greek Orthodox Church
Princes Highway, Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay Presbyterian Church
16 Melaleuca Crescent, Batemans Bay 4472 6545

Church on the Bay
1 Kerang Street, Batemans Bay 4472 9419

Batemans Bay Baptist Church
76 Surf Beach Rd, Batemans Bay 4471 3379

Accommodation Styles at Lincoln Downs

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Deluxe Room





English style gardens or lake view. Rooms have 1 x luxury queen bed.

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Executive Room





With views overlooking the lake or gardens, the Executive Room has a luxurious pillow top Queen Size Bed, Lounge and Ensuite Bathroom with Bath and Shower. 2 Adults Only. Non-Smoking.

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King Spa Room





King pillow top bed, non-smoking, access to gardens and courtyard, double spa bath and shower in bathroom.

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Family Spa Room





2 x Queen beds, 1 single bed, Sofa / Divan toilet, large spa bath and shower in the bathroom. Rear access to lawn and lake areas.

  • Services/amenities in all rooms
  • Ensuite
  • Toiletries
  • Reverse Cycle Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator & mini-bar
  • High speed wireless internet
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • In room movies
  • Ironing facilities
  • Telephone
  • Room service (limited)
  • Service/amenities in some rooms
  • King or queen size beds
  • Spa bath for two
  • Accommodation options
  • Single accommodation
  • Twin accommodation
  • Double accommodation
  • Triple share accommodation
  • Accommodation for families in our 5 share room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Check-in/out times
  • Check in time: 14:00/2.00pm
  • Check out time: 10:00/10.00am

Things to do at Lincoln Downs Batemans Bay

It can be easy for Batemans Bay residents to take for granted how inextricably linked they are to water and what it means to them. It means sailing, fishing, swimming, surfing, snorkelling, paddling,cruising, kayaking, body boarding, gazing at rock pools and even beach cricket.

The Clyde River runs throught the heart of Batemans Bay and is popular with estuary fishers chasing bream and flathead, while offshore there’sexcellent reef and game fishing.

Batemans Bay is also home to the famous Clyde River oyster. Seafood features prominently on the menu of the many local waterside restaurants. For golfers, Batemans Bay offers a 27-hole championship golf course.

The associated club, along with other pubs and clubs in town, welcome visitorsand many offer regular live entertainment. Batemans Bay offers families lots to do in the great outdoors, there’s minigolf, an animal park (where you can cuddle a wombat or a snake!), tennis,museums and galleries, and come summertime a carnival with amusements galore.

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Popular Attractions

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Strolling in the ParkTake a walk on the wild side Where else in Australia can you go for a long bush or rainforest walk and encounter birds, wallabies, kangaroos, possums,  bandicoots, the rare tiger quoll, owls.. the list goes on.  The area is home to some amazing National Parks and State Forsts More…

For further information on things to do in Batemans Bay, please contact the Batemans Bay Visitor Centre or speak to our friendly and knowledgeable staff at Lincoln Downs Batemans Bay.