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Luxury Honeymoons

Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific

Barefoot beachside bliss or next level lakeside luxe; waterfront, outback or mountain-top; Australia’s most romantic retreats, New Zealand’s most seductive suites and a collection of intimate and indulgent islands in the South Pacific are the perfect starting point for your dream honeymoon Down Under.
Private plunge-pools and star-lit hot tubs, secluded mountain-top picnics and coveted waterfront tables, sparkling wines enjoyed among the wines and tropical sunset cocktails on the beach; we have all the ingredients for your ideal honeymoon.

From romantic outback retreats and heavenly rainforest hideaways to idyllic island getaways for two, honeymooners are spoilt for choice in Australia. Degustation dinners, wilderness walks or sunset sailing; we have all your passions covered.

Newly-weds are sure to be seduced by New Zealand’s awe-inspiring nature and nurtured by our iconic luxury lodges. From private villas for two and couples spa treatments to double-kayaks and tandem bungee jumps, it’s all right here with a New Zealand luxury honeymoon.
Uluru Dinner
Beach Picnic, Whitsundays
Across the Pacific, Fiji’s idyllic palm-fringed islands and French Polynesia’s dreamy overwater bungalows are the backdrop for blissful beachside massages, secret island picnics, romantic sunset cocktails and lazy afternoons together in the sun.
Honeymoon, milestone anniversary or simply special time together with the special someone in your life: let our Travel Designers curate the perfect vacation just for the two of you.

Some Of Our Favourite Honeymoon Experiences

Itinerary inspirations

These itineraries have been designed to inspire you with a small selection of the many unique adventures to be had in this beautiful region. Once you have a feel for the destinations and experiences that best resonate with you, we will tailor every element of your perfect luxury travel itinerary, exclusively for you. 

Blissful, from the beach to the bush

A grown-ups’ getaway bringing together great food, fine wine and fabulous nature.

The holiday begins less than two hours’ from city at Bells at Killcare, a boutique getaway with Hamptons-style coastal charm on the beautiful Bouddi Peninsula. Enjoy secluded beaches and serene bushwalks, pampering spa treatments and award-winning dining.
In the Hunter Valley wine country, with Spicers Guest House your home for the next two nights, enjoy wine tasting and country walks, modern luxuries and classic comforts. A private tasting experience will also take you behind-the-scenes at one of the region’s finest wineries.
Heading further inland, but still less than 2-hours from Sydney, Spicers Sangoma is a breath of fresh air. The adults-only retreat on the edge of the Blue Mountains nurtures the soul, whilst a private guided wilderness hike provides a personalised introduction to the surrounding nature.
  • Inclusions

    7 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Bells at Killcare, 2 nights Spicers Guesthouse Hunter Valley and 3 nights Spicers Sangoma Retreat including breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners per person, behind-the-scenes Hunter Valley winery tour and tasting, private half-day guided hike in the Blue Mountains. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover).

Romance unlimited

Enjoy romance unlimited with the blissful combination of tranquil mountain hideaway with and idyllic tropical island getaway.

Your romantic Queensland escape begins with a two-night stay at Spicers Peak Lodge in the scenic Gold Coast hinterland. This secluded mountain top retreat provides an intimate, tranquil haven overlooking the Great Dividing Range and World Heritage Listed Main Range National Park. An idyllic base from which to enjoy bushwalking and wildlife walks, fabulous food and fine wines, spectacular stargazing, mountain-biking and more. Unwind, relax and reset.
Continue the romance at Hamilton Island’s luxurious adults-only qualia resort. Indulgences of the most sophisticated kind, combined with intuitive service provide a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Enjoy the use of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling gear and your very own golf buggy to explore the island. Take romance to the next level with the bucket-list Heart Reef experience combining a scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef, a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkelling from Hamilton Island’s private Heart Reef pontoon, served with a glass of sparkling wine to toast the perfect day out.
  • Inclusions

    6 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Spicers Peak Lodge, 4 nights qualia) inclusive of daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 3 dinners per person. Shared helicopter flight to Heart Island including glass bottom boat tour and snorkelling equipment. Rental vehicle for travel to/from Spicers Peak Lodge, including insurance (max cover), unlimited kilometres and GPS.

Remote Luxury

A collection of New Zealand's most romantic and most remote getaways

Private villas on secluded beaches, glass encased pods, and chalets only accessible by helicopter all feature in this collection of New Zealand most remote and romantic locations. After your longhaul flight, get straight to the beach with three nights in a private villa in a secluded bay north of Auckland. Simply spend your time relaxing in the sun, or maybe venture out to a nearby vineyard for a long lunch. Continue to a central North Island location for a stay on tribal Maori land with pristine native forests and countryside for hiking. Fly south to clifftop farm where you’ll stay in luxurious villa built into the hillside, with views over your very own rugged and rocky cove. Venture into one of the world’s few dark sky sanctuaries and revel in incredible views of the galaxy, from bed, in your glass encased pod. Finally, helicopter to an otherwise inaccessible valley surrounded by the snowcapped Southern Alps, just a short hop away from Queenstown and Milford Sound. 

  • Inclusions

    14 nights’ accommodation (3 nights The Potting Shed, 3 nights Owhaoko, 3 nights Seascape at Annandale, 2 nights The Lindis and 3 nights Minaret Station including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily), private car and driver transfers or helicopter transfers to and from airports and accommodations, full day private guided hike, private guided farm tour, private stargazing experience, private guided hike and rafting adventure, and private helicopter excursion to Milford Sound.

South Island Hideaways

A luxury honeymoon around the South Island

Travel the length of New Zealand’s South Island, from sunny Nelson to world famous Queenstown, staying at romantic luxury lodges along the way. Start in Nelson where you’ll sail and kayak along the golden sand beaches of Abel Tasman National Park. Sample some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc in the vineyards of Marlborough, and hike the Queen Charlotte Track. Continue on to the rocky coastline around Kaikoura for surfing and swimming with the dolphins. Get some city time in Christchurch, shopping and dining on the riverfront precincts. Helicopter to the top of a glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook, and hike through the mountains. Finally, finish in a serene lakeside location near Queenstown, in one of New Zealand’s top luxury lodges. 

  • Inclusions

    14 nights’ accommodation (3 nights Pihopa Retreat, 3 nights The Marlborough, 2 nights Hapuku Lodge, 2 nights The Observatory, 2 nights Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat and 3 nights Blanket Bay, including breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 12 dinners), rental vehicle with full insurance, private Abel Tasman National Park excursion, private guided cycling wine tour of Marlborough, private guided hike on the Queen Charlotte Track, small group dolphin swimming excursion in Kaikoura, private stargazing experience, small group helihike on the Tasman Glacier, private helicopter excursion to Milford Sound, small group jetboating experience.

Top NOtch Lodges

Two weeks in New Zealand's best lodges from north to south

This classic ultraluxe itinerary has you visiting the very best of New Zealand’s lodges throughout the country. Start in the city of Auckland and enjoy the wines of Waiheke Island before heading south to Taupo for a stay at iconic Huka Lodge. Delve into New Zealand farming life, with a luxury twist, at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. See the best of New Zealand’s marine life in Kaikoura and Banks Peninsula near Christchurch, staying in treehouses and a grand Downtown-esque manor as you go. And finally, as you head towards Queenstown, take two epic helicopter rides, one through the Southern Alps and another to Milford Sound, a pièce-de-résistance you’ll never forget!

  • Inclusions

    14 nights’ accommodation (2 nights at Park Hyatt Auckland, 2 nights at Huka Lodge, 3 nights at the Farm at Cape Kidnappers, 2 nights at Otahuna Lodge, 2 nights at The Lindis, and 3 nights at Matakauri Lodge, inclusive of breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 12 dinners), private car and driver transfers to and from airports and accommodations, private seaplane flight to Waiheke Island with a private wine and food tour of the island, private tour of the Hobbiton movie set, private guided hike and cruise of Lake Taupo, private wine and food tour of the Hawke’s Bay, green fees, club and cart hire at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, cooking class at Otahuna Lodge, private tour of Banks Peninsula and Akaroa with dolphin cruise, private helicopter journey through the Southern Alps, private guided fly fishing day, private helicopter excursion to Milford Sound, and s private full day touring of Queenstown art and highlights.

Cook Islands Honeymoon In Paradise

Honeymoon on both Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands

Enjoy the best of both Rarotonga and Aitutaki! Starting on Rarotonga, enjoy the snorkelling, visit the local markets, circumnavigate the island by scooter, and even delve into the rugged interior. Then travel to Aitutaki for plenty of hammock time, a day exploring the stunning lagoon, and yet more time beachside. 

  • Inclusions

    7 nights' accommodation (4 nights at The Little Polynesian, and 3 nights at Pacific Resort Aitutaki, both inclusive of breakfast daily), airport transfers on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, return flights between Rarotonga and Aitutaki, and a lagoon cruise on Aitutaki.

Fiji Honeymoon Hideaways

A combination of the best adults' only resorts in Fiji for your honeymoon

There’s nothing quite like a honeymoon to the South Pacific, even just reading about it is dreamy. This itinerary combines three of Fiji’s best adults’ only resorts, Royal Davui in the south of Fiji, and Tokoriki and Likuliku in the beautiful Mamanuca Islands. Think perfect beaches, waters perfect for snorkelling, and complete privacy.

  • Inclusions

    9 nights' accommodation (3 nights at Royal Davui Island, 3 nights at Tokoriki Island Resort, and 3 nights at Likuliku Lagoon Resort, all inclusive of breakfast daily), and all land and sea transfers between the airport and resorts.

Bora Bora Honeymoon

The iconic Bora Bora honeymoon

Start your married life together in perfect paradise above the lagoon on Bora Bora. Enjoy your choice of overwater bungalow, perhaps with a jacuzzi, or an entire plunge pool, and lap up the romance of the South Pacific. 

  • Inclusions

    7 nights' accommodation (7 nights at The St Regis Bora Bora Resort including breakfast daily), return flights between Tahiti and Bora Bora, and private airport transfers.

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