These are Australia’s most romantic honeymoon destinations

Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island — or ‘Hamo’ as the locals call it — is one of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands. It’s easy to get to — most major Aussie cities offer direct flights in — and car-free, which adds to its holiday feel. The island’s often considered a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, though, many who visit are there to simply lounge by a pool or ocean and enjoy the tropical weather.

Qualia

Best for: dedicated honeymoon perks

Spend your honeymoon at adults-only Qualia, getting couples’ treatments in the spa, strolling the lush grounds and swimming together in the ocean of the resort’s private beach. Adventurous couples can snorkel or dive in the Great Barrier Reef. Or to really dial up the romance, book a chopper ride over the Whitsundays’ and its Heart Reef.

Address: Whitsunday Boulevard, Hamilton Island, Queensland

Beach Club

Best for: an adults-only experience

Another adults-only option on Hamilton Island is Beach Club, with 57 rooms across two floors. All rooms face Catseye Beach and come with private terraces or balconies. A stay here includes transfers to and from the airport or marina, water activities and access to a gym, sauna and tennis court.

Address: 9 Resort Dr, Whitsundays, Queensland

Freycinet National Park

Freycinet National Park is Tasmania’s oldest national park, known for its pink granite mountains, called The Hazards, and the white sands and royal blue and Listerine-coloured waters of Wineglass Bay. Funnily enough, the park even has an area called Honeymoon Bay, a little bay popular for snorkelling, swimming and sunset viewing, BYO picnic. Can you get any more hooneymoon-ready?

Freycinet Lodge

Best for: wilderness adventure

Freycinet Lodge has a Romantic Getaway Package, great for honeymooners. It includes a bottle of Tasmanian sparkling, a four-course dinner for two in your room or overlooking Great Oyster Bay, and massage oil for your room’s outdoor bath. The property has 70 rooms and is located right next to the national park.

Address: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay, Tasmania

Saffire Freycinet

Best for: nature views

Saffire Freycinet is an intimate lodge with just 20 suites. Though the rooms look out at The Hazards and Great Oyster Bay, they were designed for privacy so that no one can see in. If you’ve been focused on the wedding and don’t have time to plan this trip – you’re in luck. The stay’s all-inclusive with three meals a day and an itinerary of activities.

Address: 2352 Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay, Tasmania

Seaside Sanctuary

Best for: utmost privacy

This Airbnb sleeps six, but for a honeymoon, you’d reserve it just for the two of you, enjoying the extra space. It’s in Coles Bay, at the entrance to Freycinet National Park, with direct access to the beach but complete privacy. Spend your days lounging on the deck, which feels like you’re on a boat, taking in the sea scenery.  

Address: 9 Resort Dr, Whitsundays, Queensland

Margaret River

Among these honeymoon-ready destinations, Margaret River offers easily the most diverse range of activities and accommodations. You can stay along the coast or on a farm. At a big resort or remote Airbnb cabin. And spend your time outdoor adventuring with stunning scenery or sipping and swirling at one of the area’s many wineries.

Cape Lodge

Best for: a country escape-feel

Cape Lodge is a 22-room country house in Yallingup, surrounded by some of the area’s best wine estates. Spend an afternoon at them sipping and swirling, drive to the coastline for a swim or surf, or simply relax in your room, taking in views of gardens or lake. The property’s Cape Lodge Restaurant is considered one of the best in the area.

Address: 3341 Caves Rd, Yallingup, Western Australia

Pullman Bunker Bay Resort

Best for: proximity to great food and wine

You’ll find Pullman Bunker Bay Resort in Bunker Bay, near Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse. The hotel’s Romantic Escapes Package includes a bottle of sparkling, chocolate-dipped strawberries on arrival and a 2pm check-out, so you don’t have to rush. Hotel perks are an on-site spa and direct access to the beach.

Address: 42 Bunker Bay Road Off, Cape Naturaliste Rd, Naturaliste, Western Australia

Uluru

Uluru is a must-visit for every citizen, offering real insight into Indigenous culture and spirituality. To experience it with your partner would be even more special. Start your days early with spectacular sunrises. Immerse yourself in Anangu culture through walks, art and food. And take in the fiery sunsets with the rock’s colours changing dramatically.

Sails in the Desert

Best for: unique in-house dining experiences

A highlight for honeymooners at Sails in the Desert in the on-site spa, Red Ochre, which has treatments like Uluru Recovery, Sacred Journey and Desert Awakening. The resort with 228 rooms and suites also has an Indigenous art gallery, an outdoor pool, a lobby bar and a breakfast and dinner buffet restaurant.

Address: 163 Yulara Dr, Yulara, Northern Territory

Longitude 131

Best for: desert glamping

Longitude 131 is a luxury wilderness camp with direct views of Uluru. You’ll be welcomed at the central Dune House, which is also where you’ll find the property’s bar and restaurant. The lodge has 16 tented pavilions, each equipped with king beds, lounge areas and balconies with fireplaces. There’s also a communal outdoor pool.

Address: Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third-largest island, a 45-minute ferry from Cape Jervis or a 30-minute flight from Adelaide. The island was devasted by massive bushfires in the summer of 2019 to 2020 but has since been in the rebuilding phase. For honeymooners, it offers luxury accommodation and top-notch food and wine.

Southern Ocean Lodge

Best for: an all-inclusive stay

Southern Ocean Lodge was sadly destroyed by the bushfires in 2020 but reopened in December 2023 after a multi-million-dollar renovation. The lodge has 25 suites and a Great Room, where you’ll find the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge. Catch the sun setting over the sea with your partner, curled on a lounge on the hotel’s outdoor terrace.

Address: Hanson Bay Rd, Kingscote South Australia

Stowaway Kangaroo Island

Best for: a remote getaway

Stowaway Kangaroo Island has four villas — The Nest, The Sleepy Hollow, The Snug and The Hide — with views of native bushland and the ocean near Stokes Bay. Each villa has a sauna and woodfire, as well as a hot tub where you can soak under the stars. The property’s aim is to provide a luxury hotel-like stay, but in a relaxed way.

Address: 3923 N Coast Rd, Cassini, South Australia

Lord Howe Island

Many NSW residents have never even heard of Lord Howe Island, though it’s part of the state. The island’s in the Tasman Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its rare wildlife and diverse coral reef. To protect that it allows just 400 visitors at a time. You can spend your time here hiking, diving or swimming.

Capella Lodge

Best for: a rainforest hideaway-feel

You could very well not see a single other guest during your stay at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island. The lodge has just nine suites, meaning a maximum of 18 guests can stay. The lodge opened in 2003 and was designed to let the stunning scenery be part of the décor, with the help of floor-to-ceiling windows and infinity pools.

Address: Lagoon Rd, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales

Arajilla Retreat

Best for: nature immersion

To immerse yourself in Lord Howe’s nature but without skimping on luxury stay comforts, stay at Arajilla Retreat. The property’s 12 suites are surrounded by rainforest, including Kentia Palms and ancient Banyan Trees, just behind Old Settlement Beach. Stay cuddled in bed, listening to the rainforest sounds, or make use of the retreat’s complimentary snorkel gear or mountain bikes.

Address: Old Settlement Beach, Lagoon Rd, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales