A modern waterfront wedding venue.
Featuring Mediterranean-inspired interiors, a menu raved about for months after the wedding and unbeatable water views. Ancora is conveniently located close to Gold Coast airport, world class beaches and an array of accommodation options, around the Tweed Coast and Gold Coast. Created by the seasoned wedding venue gurus behind Osteria Weddings and the creators of iconic restaurants, Osteria Casuarina and Taverna Kingscliff. Ancora is one of the most unique coastal venues in Northern NSW.
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Our Location + Interiors
Positioned with absolute waterfrontage overlooking the picturesque Terranora Inlet in Tweed Heads. Ancora is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Gold Coast airport and 5 minutes from world-famous beaches Snapper Rocks and Rainbow Bay. Influenced by the stylish beach clubs dotted along the Mediterranean coastline, the stunning Ancora interiors make this venue a truly one-of-a-kind offering for couples looking to get married on the Tweed Coast.
Featuring hardwood timber flooring, crisp white-panelled walls and floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the water. The exclusive wedding space at Ancora is airy, inviting and filled with natural light. With woven basket lighting and a statement marble bar, Ancora offers the perfect relaxed ambience for modern luxe weddings.
The adjoining garden space at Ancora provides a beautiful waterfront backdrop for an intimate outdoor ceremony. Or take a short cruise to one of the many secluded beaches nestled along the water for a truly unique setting. A covered cocktail area and intimate waterfront deck is also available for post-wedding drinks and canapé hour. This allows guests to soak up the lush natural surroundings and picturesque outlook.
Our Menu
Ancora couples and their guests can enjoy a mouth-watering food and beverage selection. With the extensive Ancora menu led by accomplished UK celebrity chef, Matt Kemp. The menu draws inspiration from the much-loved authentic Greek dishes created for iconic restaurant, Taverna. Packed with distinct Mediterranean flavours and with a focus on share style dining, the gourmet menu options include locally sourced seafood, slow cooked lamb and our famous Byron Bay haloumi.
New menu options inspired by sister venue, Lolita’s Mexican Cantina, now also available. Enjoy a vibrant and flavourful menu of modern Mexican delights. Including sashimi-grade kingfish ceviche, epic popcorn chicken and the Coast’s best tacos.
Our Inclusions + Teams
Wedding planning is easy at Ancora, with all-inclusive venue packages offering white European bentwood chairs, hand-crafted wooden dining tables and state of the art lighting and AV systems. A dedicated function manager and professional wedding team are also on-hand to service your day seamlessly from start to finish. Allowing you to truly relax and enjoy every moment of your celebration.
Centrally located just around the corner from southern Gold Coast hot-spots Coolangatta and Kirra Beach, the prime coastal position of Ancora makes this Tweed Coast venue perfectly suited for destination weddings. With ample accommodation options, hotel blocks and beachfront resorts just minutes away.
Making waves on social media since its highly anticipated launch and recently featured on both The Urban List and The Weekend Edition. Ancora continues to be one of the most talked-about venues on the Tweed Coast and Northern NSW. Combining a stunning coastal location and unparalleled water views with modern interiors and award-winning cuisine, the Ancora team look forward to bringing your dream wedding day to life!
