How would you like to dump the bed-and-breakfast this time, and enjoy a luxurious romantic retreat for a change? Head down under and enjoy Australia like never before. Here’s a list of places we thought would be fun and romantic for a couple. We’ve listed one in every Australian state so none of you can complain!

Romantic Getaways

• JAPANESE RETREAT

Dandenong Valley, VIC
If you’re looking for a romantic luxury getaway, the Japanese Retreat in the Dandenong Valley is a really good choice. The place has all the luxuries of a modern five-star luxury hotel but at the same time is authentically Japanese so you feel like you’ve been transported to a different world where tatami mats, ofuros, engawas and shiatsu massages are the norm.

• ROMANTIC PICNIC AND SEAPLANE FLIGHT

Rose Bay, NSW
What would you get up to if you were marooned on an island with a special someone? Instead of imagining it, experience it.  The flight takes off from Rose Bay and drops you off at an exclusive island for a couple of hours where you can enjoy the scenery and dig into the lunch and wine provided for you.

• CORIN FOREST

Canberra, ACT
There’s more to see in the ACT than the Parliament House! Head up to Corin Forest if you’d like to enjoy the bushlands. Also, if you enjoy mountain adventure and activities, this is the place for you to go.

• CRADLE MOUNTAIN CHATEU

Cradle Mountain, TAS
The Chateau is set in a World Heritage National Park and is one of the most popular destinations for honeymooners in Australia. So if you’re in the mood for some serious romance with alpine peaks and Tasmanian wilderness as your backdrop, Cradle Mountain is the place to be.

• SUNRISE HARLEY TOUR

Olgas, NT
Mix a bit of adventure with a bit of spirituality and a touch of romance and you’ve got yourself a Northern Territory getaway. Book a Harley Davidson motorcycle and head out to watch a sunrise at the Olgas. The Olgas are also known as Kata Tjuta (meaning “many heads”) and they are a system of valleys and gorges through which you can walk, while enjoying the peaceful and spiritual atmosphere around you.

• FLAMES OF THE FOREST

Cairns/ Port Douglas, QLD
Add to the romance of Tropical Northern Queensland by dining in an ancient rainforest. You will be welcomed with wine and hors d’oeuvres and you begin to enjoy the beauty of a forest by night and go on to have an amazing banquet dinner. It’s then time for entertainment which includes an Aboriginal storytelling session complete with music.

• ADELAIDE HILLS WINE TASTING

Adelaide, SA
If you’re a wine connoisseur, you’ll enjoy this full day tour of the Barossa Valley. You and your partner will be travelling in style in a Chrysler 300c luxury sedan, tasting wine at Grant Burge, Villa Tinto, Rockford, Kabminye, Maggie Beer and heaps more places. You also get to see the beautiful Adelaide Hills, Whispering Wall and Gorge Wildlife Park. Sounds blissful!

• GRAND BALLROOM

Bridgetown, WA
Get transported to a different era when you book the romantic ballroom for your weekend getaway. Persian carpets, jarrah floor boards, four poster kind size beds, French doors, Victorian drapes, a personal terrace garden and heaps more to add to your yesteryear experience. You will also be served beautiful and grand breakfast and dinner during your stay.

So the next time the getaway bug bites you, you know what to do!