Australia offers beachfront honeymoon retreats that combine stunning coastal scenery with luxurious comforts for an idyllic post-wedding bliss experience. Whether it be qualia on Hamilton Island or boutique resorts in Melbourne, beachfront honeymoon escapes are perfect for newlyweds seeking post-wedding bliss and needing time for themselves post wedding day.
Kangaroo Island boasts stunning secluded beauty and vibrant wildlife including kangaroos and sea lions. To experience a truly memorable Australian getaway, stay at a lodge that faces out into a natural reserve for an unforgettable stay experience.
Byron Bay
North Australian getaway Byron is famed for its sun-kissed surf town with lush rainforest surrounds and vibrant alternative culture and food scene. Once preferred by hippies and boho seachangers, Byron now boasts an exciting cosmopolitan community which embraces many different cultures and lifestyles.
Due to Byron Bay’s abundance of fresh local produce, an impressive collection of chefs and cooks are drawn here, providing an abundance of dining options. Experience vegetarian fare at Folk, delicious grilled chicken at Three Blue Ducks or delicious fresh sourdough with cultured butter from Byron General Store before visiting Love Byron Bay for dark-choc macadamia bites and elderflower chocolate nougat!
Cape Byron Retreat provides the ideal romantic escape with suites surrounded by verdant foliage. Situated just on the outskirts of Byron Bay, your suite will feature your own pool and spa as well as high timber ceilings and an amazing library – not to mention an Instagram-friendly helicopter transfer to Heart Reef for breathtaking coral gardens!
Big Sur
Big Sur in California is an extraordinary destination to relax and take in nature’s stunning splendor. Once considered sacred ground for poets like Kerouac and Ferlinghetti, today it remains a pristine wilderness area where visitors can discover quiet beaches to soak up life’s simple pleasures.
Cottage rentals with canyon views make an ideal romantic retreat, whether for small families or couples’ getaways. Gorda, just north of Carmel, features this south-facing cabin featuring craftsman details – ideal for family get-aways or couples’ escapes – which features three sided wrap-around decks offering panoramic canyon and mountain views.
Victoria’s Daylesford offers luxurious spa hotels, lake houses, lavender farms, chocolate mills and mineral springs for couples seeking an indulgent getaway experience. Or head out into the Flinders Ranges where there are craters, ancient cliffs and gorges reminiscent of Mars – perfect for bushwalking Devil’s Peak, hiking Mount Remarkable or flying across Wilpena Pound for an unforgettable adventure!
Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges, located five hours north of Adelaide, are South Australia’s largest mountain range. A dramatic representation of Australian outback life, they feature orange-red soil far reaching into the distance and dry rocky mountains dotted with grazing red and western kangaroos and yellow-footed rock wallabies that dot them all over.
Wilpena Pound stands out as a breathtaking natural amphitheatre within a stone crater, creating an immersive and spellbinding atmosphere. Discover Flinders Ranges on foot, by car or one of the region’s iconic desert tracks to reach vantage points and sacred canyons and witness this land of contrasts first-hand.
Stay at Rawnsley Park Station, established in 1851 as one of the region’s oldest sheep stations. Their goal is to make guests feel as if their rich uncle has given them access to his manor and said, “help yourself!” If you want the full experience book one of the eco-luxury villas through LoveBirds: two nights in One Bedroom Eco-Villa with daily continental breakfast provisions as well as a 30-minute scenic flight over Wilpena Pound!
Camel House Beach House
This boutique coastal getaway in South Australia is truly unforgettable. Situated on the 250 acre Mt Camel Beach heritage property Jilbara, it provides guests with privacy and spectacular ocean views – as well as being environmentally sustainable by using solar panels for energy production and rainwater harvesting for water usage. Additionally, its design incorporates passive cooling/heating principles allowing guests to feel at one with nature while feeling connected with it all.
Simply relax on the beach or explore its natural beauty – or spend the day exploring this pristine coastline! The house hosts various species, such as Australian sea lions and white-bellied sea eagles; furthermore, its corten steel cladding creates an intimate environment where one can connect with nature in an immersive experience.
This eco-friendly vacation rental features two comfortable queen-size bedrooms. It includes a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances as well as an Indonesian inside/outside dining table perfect for alfresco meals, designer linens and towels, library books, board games and Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth speaker system for guest use.
Orpheus Island
Orpheus Island offers the classic Robinson Crusoe experience while maintaining all the amenities and luxury associated with a five-star resort. Orpheus Island Lodge provides all accommodation on this idyllic paradise island and accommodates only 28 guests at any one time, providing plenty of room and companionship throughout your stay.
The glittering Coral Sea and swaying palm trees make an idyllic setting for the resort’s luxurious beachfront rooms, suites, and villas. Of particular note are its North Beachfront Rooms; most guests love them for their modern yet romantic design and ability to accommodate an additional guest.
Chef at this resort will discuss your culinary preferences and dietary restrictions in order to prepare gourmet breakfasts, tapas-style lunches and exquisite degustation dinners tailored specifically for you. Indulge at Gwandalan Day Spa which blends indigenous herbalism with more modern massage techniques for an unforgettable experience. Orpheus Island lies off Townsville coast, accessible via scenic 30-minute helicopter flight at $700 per person which also includes return transfers.