Australia Honeymoon

Cheers to your fabulous honeymoon adventure against the backdrop of Uluru

2 Weeks in Australia - 5 Honeymoon Itinerary Ideas

Throughout a two-week honeymoon in Australia, you can embark on city tours, outback excursions, and romantic rainforest adventures on a highlights tour. Or, venture between Sydney, Melbourne, Barossa Valley, and Flinders Ranges for a mix of outdoor adventures and winery tours. Newlyweds eager to get behind the wheel can choose between a beachy southeast Australia road trip and a journey across the outback, while those with an affinity for wildlife explore the unspoiled West Coast.

Take a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands to see Heart Reef, followed by a sunset sail

Romantic Australia Tour of Melbourne & the Great Barrier Reef - 7 Days

Perfect for couples, this weeklong Aussie trip combines city culture with an island paradise. Kick off the trip in Melbourne, where you'll explore the city's charming laneways and Great Ocean Road. Then, feel the enchantment of a hot-air balloon ride over the Yarra Valley before flying north to car-free Hamilton Island. Here, you'll soar above Heart Reef and sip Champagne during a sunset cruise. Finish the adventure by snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef and playing a round of golf on an island setting.

Honeymoon for three nights on secluded Lord Howe Island on a luxury escape (photo courtesy of Capella Lodge)

1 Week in Australia - 5 Honeymoon Itinerary Ideas

During a one-week honeymoon adventure in Australia, you can embrace the unhurried pace of its iconic cities and tropical islands. Sydney and Melbourne are excellent destinations for newlyweds eager to enjoy gourmet meals, guided tours, and scenic day trips. Alternatively, Hamilton Island provides the perfect base to explore the Whitsundays, while Lord Howe Island suits those looking to escape amid unspoiled rainforest and coastlines. Or, jet to Uluru for truly unique outback experiences.

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge at night for the ultimate romantic thrill

Australia Honeymoon Adventure: Melbourne, Uluru & Sydney - 7 Days

Combine desert landscapes and urban elegance on this romantic Australia itinerary. Start by immersing yourselves in Melbourne's vibrant food scene, then float above the city in a hot-air balloon. Next, head inland to witness the famous Uluru rock transform into a fiery masterpiece during a camel ride. Finish in Sydney, where you'll climb the Harbour Bridge before setting sail as day turns to night. With culture, thrills, and romance, this honeymoon offers the ultimate taste of Australia's magic.

Spend two nights at an eco-retreat in the Daintree Rainforest before heading to Melbourne

Luxury Australian Honeymoon: Cities, Outback, Reef & Rainforest - 14 Days

Your romantic and luxurious two-week Australian honeymoon squeezes in the reef, the rainforest, two huge cities, and the sprawling outback. Start in Sydney with a starry-eyed sunset cruise and go wine tasting in the Hunter Valley. Switch gears to the red center and see the magnificent Uluru monolith, then fly to the tropics, where the Great Barrier Reef and ancient Daintree Rainforest await. End the fun in Melbourne with a restaurant tour and hot-air balloon flight over the city.

Spend two days swimming with marine life in the Indian Ocean

Australia Honeymoon Outdoor Adventure: Melbourne, Sydney & the West Coast - 14 Days

This adventurous two-week Australian honeymoon combines the best of Sydney, Melbourne, and the West Coast. Start in the cultural capital, Melbourne, with a cocktail tour and day trips to the Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road. From here, fly west to sunny Perth where you'll road trip south to taste wines in the Margaret River and fly north to Exmouth to swim with humpback whales and whale sharks. Finish your romantic tour in Sydney with a sunset dinner cruise and an overnight zoo encounter.

Escape to one of Australia's most exclusive and secluded honeymoon destinations (photo courtesy of Capella Lodge)

Australian Barefoot Luxury Honeymoon - 7 Days

This romantic seven-day Australian honeymoon combines city life and the remote wilderness of one of Australia's most exclusive islands. Begin your trip with a sunset dinner cruise across Sydney Harbour. Ascend the Sydney Harbour Bridge, explore sunkissed beaches with a local, and taste wines in the Hunter Valley. Then, jet off to the idyllic Lord Howe Island. Here, you'll connect with nature and each other, spending your days hiking, snorkeling, and drinking in the sunset from your luxury lodge.

Rough it in style at luxury bush camps in the Flinders Ranges (photo courtesy of Arkaba)

Australian City, Wine Country & Outback Honeymoon - 14 Days

Perfect for adventurous couples looking for off-the-beaten-path luxury, this two-week honeymoon combines the best of Australia's two largest cities with wine-country fun and an outback "glamping" experience. Cruise Sydney's harbor at sunset, then explore culture and creatures in Melbourne with a laneway tour and wildlife expedition. Switch to South Australia next, where you'll drive to a Barossa Valley vineyard retreat and on to the Flinders Ranges for the exclusive three-day Arkaba Walk.

Cruise through the Katharine Gorge before finishing the honeymoon in Darwin

Wild Australian Outback Honeymoon: Adelaide to Darwin - 14 Days

Forget honeymoon clichés; this outdoorsy trip for two carves up the lesser-visited center of Australia with a thrilling road trip along the famous Explorers Way. Your engine starts in Adelaide and ends in Darwin, with plenty of adventure and romance along the way. En route, you'll join the mail route in Coober Pedy, gaze at Uluru at sunset, swim beneath waterfalls in Litchfield National Park, cuddle orphaned kangaroos, and come face-to-face with wild crocs on a cruise in the Top End.

Spend two nights in Wilsons Promontory, taking scenic walks and hikes

Southeast Australia Active Honeymoon From Sydney to Adelaide - 14 Days

This two-week active honeymoon explores the best of southeast Australia. First, you'll collect a rental car and make memories—just the two of you—as you drive from Sydney to Melbourne. Along the way, pass white sandy beaches, check out relaxed coastal towns, and trek through lush native bushland. In Melbourne, you'll cycle past the top sights and explore the Great Ocean Road. Finally, fly to Adelaide to spend two romantic days driving around the Barossa Valley wine region at your own pace.

Toast to your future while sampling local wines in Hunter Valley

Australia's Ultimate Honeymoon for Food & Wine Lovers - 7 Days

This indulgent Australian honeymoon is designed for lovers of all things gourmet. Begin your romantic journey in Sydney, where you'll board a luxurious yacht and climb the iconic Harbour Bridge at night. Then, in Melbourne, dive into laneway culture and cafés and sample the progressive restaurant scene. Beyond the cities, taste the vineyard-dotted landscapes of the Hunter Valley, traverse the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas, and drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road for photo ops.

Stay three nights at a luxury lodge in the rainforest (photo courtesy of Silky Oaks Lodge)

Australian Tropical Romance: Sydney & Queensland - 7 Days

This blissful seven-day Australian honeymoon combines city fun, natural wonders, and adventure. Your romantic trip begins in cosmopolitan Sydney, where you'll cycle past iconic sights and savor a relaxed Aussie lunch cruise on the harbor. Then, jet north to the tropics in Queensland and drive the scenic coastline to Port Douglas, where you'll spend evenings immersed in a luxe Daintree Rainforest lodge. You'll snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, taste native bush foods, and helicopter to a private waterfall.