Queensland’s Top Romantic Getaways

Queensland’s Top Romantic Getaways

It’s high time we all took a romantic getaway with our loved one. But not all romantic adventures are created equal. Which is why we’ve taken our cue from cupid and tracked down Queensland’s top romantic getaways. 

Which beautiful location do you want to escape to with your partner? Queensland’s world-famous Great Barrier Reef, the rugged and unspoilt outback or the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest? Discover a new range of couple holiday packages at some of Queensland’s most luxurious resorts.

Romantic Getaway Destination #1. Orpheus Island Lodge

Orpheus Island Lodge is without a doubt one of Queensland’s best romantic getaways. Upon arrival, you’ll be whisked to your luxurious room with a private balcony capturing ocean views. You’ll be able to enjoy this lovers’ enclave with complimentary champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. 

When the sun rises on another day in paradise, wander down to the main resort for a private escort to a secluded beach. You can soak up the island’s serene nature and offshore coral reefs while lunching on a gourmet picnic hamper prepared by the lodge’s expert chefs. Come nightfall, romance awaits during the Dining with the Tides experience. Six courses of a degustation menu treat you and your loved one to fresh produce paired with delicious cellar wine.

Romantic Getaway Destination #2. Mt Mulligan Lodge

The XOXO Package at Mt Mulligan Lodge imbues Queensland’s magnificent outback with romance. Your nest for your romantic getaway is a rustic, yet opulent room with a king-size bed, outdoor bath and private verandah. The chocolate-dipped strawberries and champagne certainly help to kick the outback getaway off in style.

During your stay you’ll have access to all of Mt Mulligan’s adventurous activities and fine dining experiences. The lodge’s pool is a favoured spot among couples, especially during cocktail hour as the sun casts deep hues of red and orange across the magical outback landscape. Make sure you leave one night free for your private stargazing experience, which takes advantage of Mt Mulligan’s clear night skies.

Romantic Getaway Destination #3. Daintree Ecolodge

One of the most memorable romantic getaways in Queensland, the Daintree Ecolodge offers couples gourmet on-site dining, pampering spa treatments and access to incredible coastal and rainforest landscapes. The XOXO Package highlights the most romantic parts of the Daintree Ecolodge with 60-minute spa treatments and a private six-course degustation dinner at the Julaymba Restaurant & Bar.

The setting itself is primed for romance with a pristine waterfall, ancient plant species and the sound of birds greeting you each morning. You’ll be waking up in one of the lodge’s boutique bayans, which either overlook the lagoon or the rainforest from private balconies. Don’t forget to take your private picnic hamper and retreat to your own romantic picnic spot in one of the world’s most incredible destinations.

Romantic Getaway Destination #4. M.Y Flying Fish

The luxurious M.Y. Flying Fish provides a Great Barrier Reef holiday that few people will ever be fortunate enough to experience. You can cruise around the world’s most-famous reef while enjoying the finest in accommodation and service. This includes king-size beds, spa baths, Versace furnishings and three decks for admiring the reef. 

Spend each day sipping fine Australian wines and dining on gourmet meals cooked in the yacht’s own galley. You’ll have the freedom to snorkel off the back of the vessel and even find your own private sand cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef for an afternoon of pure holiday bliss. And any yacht with its own heli-pad with easy access clearly is one of the most extravagant romantic getaways in Queensland.

Romantic Getaway Destination #5 – The Ville Townsville

The Ville Resort – Casino is a world-class resort, situated in one of Townsville’s most picturesque locations on the edge of paradise. It truly is a lover’s utopia paradise in every sense of the word. You can escape your everyday life and simply immerse yourself in everything The Ville has to offer, or use the resort as a luxury base to explore Townsville, nearby islands and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Luxuriously appointed rooms, exquisite dining, live entertainment and much more await your arrival at The Ville. With its very own casino, you can even try your luck on one of the tables or a slot machine for a bit of fun.

Along with regular live music, The Ville also plays host to some large concerts, along with national and international shows happening all throughout the year, including some fantastic comedy events.

Lovers will be treated to some of North Queensland’s very best dining with all the tastes and flavours you would expect in the tropics. After dinner, visit the Splash Bar or the Sports Bar to down some of your favourite beverages, or simply take it easy out by the pool to relax and unwind.

The Ville Townsville simply has it all. 

Romantic Getaway Destination #6 – Picnic on a Secluded Sand Cay

If you’re looking for a truly unique and exciting experience you can have as a couple, something you’ll always look back on with fond memories and can brag about to your friends, then consider embarking on the Undine Cay Experience.

This adventure involves boarding a helicopter in Port Douglas and flying out to the reef where you’ll land on a remote sand cay in the middle of the Coral Sea. From the air, remain on the lookout to catch sight of some dolphins, turtles or even a manta ray.

Once on the sand, you’ll get to spend two awesome hours enjoying this secluded location, where you can have a swim or snorkel the pellucid blue waters and marvel at the coral reef and its teeming marine life. You might even get up close and personal with a turtle or two.

While on the cay, you’ll be treated to a delicious picnic hamper lunch, along with some sparkling wine, all enjoyed under the shade of your very own umbrella.

For couples that seek true adventure together, the Undine Sand Cay tour is hard to top.

Romantic Getaway Destination #7 – Stay in the Whitsundays

When it comes to romantic getaways, Queensland simply has so much to offer. Choose any destination in the Whitsundays and you and your partner are sure to enjoy the ultimate romance and adventure experience.

The Whitsunday region, including Airlie Beach as a key gateway to the area, has long been considered one of the adventure playgrounds in the Great Barrier Reef region for fun, sun, sand and an immersive tropical experience. You can either base yourself in Airlie Beach and use it as your launchpad to adventure in the area, or stay at one of the nearby island resorts. The choice is yours.

If you want to explore the islands, the Whitsundays comprises of 74 fantastic tropical paradises. Hamilton Island has long been a favourite destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway. There is also Hayman Island, South Molle Island, Daydream Island, Long Island (which has several resorts) and many more to choose from.

It doesn’t matter where you end up staying in the Whitsundays, every day you’ll have something new to do and enjoy. Whether you charter a boat to explore the region by water, take a trip out to the reef for some snorkelling or diving, explore the flora and fauna of the islands, have fantastic dining options and have fun nights under the stars. Romance awaits you.

Book Your Next Romantic Getaway in Queensland

These top romantic getaways in Queensland include stunning nature, indulgent dining and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re craving the outback, iconic reef or ancient rainforest, these romantic getaways are sure to steal you and your partner away from the world.