Weddings and Public Events on Reserves, Parks, Beaches or Headlands

The City maintains a wide range of public reserves, parks and beaches and regularly receive requests to use or hire these spaces for private and public functions.  The core purpose of these public recreation areas is for free and open use for the general public on a first in first use basis.  As such, the City does not book public recreation areas for private functions or events with the exception of wedding ceremonies.

Events that are open to the public, either free or ticketed, are permitted to be held on public recreation areas with approval by the City.

Marquees or entertainment structures/devices such as jumping castles, water slides etc. are not permitted to be installed on public recreation reserves unless in conjunction with an approved public event.

Music event booking enquiries must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the event date. 

All other event booking enquiries must be submitted at least one month prior to the event date.

For initial enquiries, information regarding fees and to check availability of public recreation areas, please email coastalworksadmin@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Can I book an event on a Headland or Beach?

There are some beaches and headlands within the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area that are unavailable for events or that are not managed by the City.  Please refer to the table below;

Name	Location	Available for Events
Bonville Headland	Sawtell	Yes
Boambee Headland	Sawtell	No - area too small for event bookings
Macauleys Headland	Coffs Harbour	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)
Diggers Head	Coffs Harbour	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)
White Bluff	Sapphire Beach	Yes - but limited to small area (maximum 30 people)
Green Bluff	Moonee Beach	For bookings please contact National Parks & Wildlife Services on 02 6652 0900
Look At Me Now Headland	Emerald Beach	For bookings please contact National Parks & Wildlife Services on 02 6652 0900
Dammerels Head	Emerald Beach	For bookings please contact National Parks & Wildlife Services on 02 6652 0900
Bare Bluff	Sandy Beach	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)
Woolgoolga Headland	Woolgoolga	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)
Mullaway Headland	Mullaway	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)
Ocean View Headland	Arrawarra Headland	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)
Arrawarra Headland	Arrawarra Headland	No - Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)

 

Wedding Ceremony

A wedding ceremony may be held on a public reserve, park or beach with approval by the City.   As the area is for public recreation, the general public is not to be denied access to the reserve or beach at any time.

Any approval granted will be for the wedding ceremony only and will be for a period of 2 hours (this includes set up time and the ceremony).  Approval is for the wedding ceremony only and does not include permission for a reception. 

General Terms for Wedding Ceremony

• As the area is for public recreation, the general public is not to be denied access to the reserve or beach at any time.
• The approval is for a period of 2 hours (this includes set up time & ceremony).
• Public accessways must not be blocked.
• Public viewing platforms are not to be used and must be kept clear for use by the general public.
• Confetti or flower petals (including Pampas Grass) are not permitted to be used.
• The erection of a marquee larger than 3m x 3m is not permitted.
• Chairs are permitted to be set up on the reserve or beach for the ceremony (number not exceeding 40 in total).
• Arbour and signing table permitted if desired.
• Any sound amplification equipment must be adjusted so the volume does not cause annoyance to the general public.
• The wedding party or guests must not encroach onto fenced off dunal areas.
• No form of reception/catering is permitted on the reserve or beach.
• Any approval granted is for the wedding ceremony only and does not include permission for a reception.
• Vehicles are not to be driven or parked on the reserve or beach for any reason.
• No refund is given if the event is not held, after payment of the fee.

For initial enquiries, information regarding fees and to check availability of public recreation areas, please email coastalworksadmin@chcc.nsw.gov.au