Goanna Park, Smithfield, is a hidden gem for couples seeking a serene and naturally beautiful backdrop for their simple ceremony. Located conveniently near Bossley Park and Wetherill Park, this woodland location offers a tranquil escape for your special day. If you're searching for a marriage venue that feels private and surrounded by nature, this park is an excellent choice. Our wedding celebrants love conducting ceremonies here, helping you create a memorable start to your marriage.
Goanna Park boasts a wonderful mix of trees and grassy areas, providing a stunning, organic setting for your wedding ceremony. The natural shade and lush backdrop mean your wedding photos will be absolutely breathtaking, perfectly capturing the essence of your outdoor marriage.
The park is strategically located and incredibly easy to access, just minutes from Smithfield, Bossley Park, and Wetherill Park. This makes it simple for you and your guests to attend your ceremony without a lengthy journey, a key factor when choosing wedding venues near me.
If you're looking for an intimate setting, Goanna Park is ideal. It offers a sense of tranquillity and seclusion, perfect for a heartfelt and personal Simple Ceremony. The quiet environment allows for a truly focused and emotional exchange of vows, making it a perfect marriage venue.
While perfect for small gatherings, the park can accommodate a standard number of up to 20 people (excluding young children) with the option to comfortably increase the guest total to up to 50 people for a small additional fee. This flexibility ensures your ceremony, led by an expert wedding celebrant, fits your vision.
One of the practical benefits of this location is the availability of plenty of street parking, simplifying the arrival for all your guests. Easy parking reduces stress and helps everyone arrive on time to celebrate your wedding at this lovely wedding venue.
Standard: 20 People. Add Guests: Add up to 60 in total +$75.
You can have up to 20 people (the 2 of you and 18 guests) at your ceremony. This excludes children under 6 years old. For an additional fee of $75, this number can be increased to 60 people in total. To add guests after your initial booking, go to the Add-ons tab in your portal.
You can have up to 20 people (the 2 of you and 18 guests) at your ceremony. This excludes children under 6 years old. For an additional fee of $75, this number can be increased to 60 people in total. To add guests after your initial booking, go to the Add-ons tab in your portal.
Please aim to arrive 15 minutes prior to your ceremony (along with your guests) to ensure you are in the right location and ready to go at your scheduled time.
Goanna Park is located at 33 Gipps Rd, Smithfield NSW 2145.
Parking: There is plenty of free street parking available in the vicinity of the park. Be mindful of any local parking restrictions and driveway access for residents. Use a GPS to navigate directly to 33 Gipps Rd, Smithfield, and look for available street parking nearby.
Input the address 'Goanna Park, 33 Gipps Rd, Smithfield NSW 2145' into your chosen app. This is often the most direct and stress-free way to arrive. Confirm with the driver that they know the exact location within the park area where the ceremony is being held, if specified.
The nearest train station is Fairfield Station. From there, you will need to take a connecting bus service. Plan your journey using the Transport NSW Trip Planner, entering your starting point and 'Goanna Park, Smithfield' as your destination to find the most efficient bus route and schedule.
Now it doesn't happen often, but when it does you will need to shelter under trees or bring umbrellas - how romantic.
Goanna Park is an outdoor location and does not have a formal, covered structure that can be reserved for wet weather. Your options include:
a) Confetti and Natural Materials: I understand that to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of our space, confetti of any sort, including natural materials such as flower petals, rice, glitter, or artificial equivalents, are strictly prohibited within The Studio premises, both indoors and outdoors. A cleaning fee may be charged for any violation of this policy.
b) Public park I understand that this location is a public park and no fee has been paid for it. As such the specific location in the park may vary.
c) Public Liability Insurance I understand that if Public Liability documentation (cover note) is required (over 60 people), there will be an additional fee of $50.
c) Guest Numbers I understand that the Standard number of people is 20. This can be increased to 60 people for an additional fee of $75 (click on Add Ons after making booking. If I wish to have more than 60 people we will need to book the location and pay any associated fees
