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Aerial view of Heart Reef on the Whitsunday Coast, Queensland. Image credit: Shutterstock

Fly me to the moon: Australia's best honeymoons and babymoons

Jetstar | August 2020
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Looking for somewhere to celebrate a new chapter of your lives? Or to stockpile sleep-ins before baby arrives? Whether it’s a honeymoon or babymoon, you’ll find domestic bliss on your doorstep. Island getaways, luxury resorts and secluded hideaways. Places to embark on new adventures or to indulge in next-level pampering – holidays you can take at any pace. These are our favourite places to be over the moon.

White sand beach and turquoise water of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island.
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island

Whitsunday Coast, Queensland

Best for: luxury resorts, island hopping, romantic beaches 
 
See and do: Relax on the white sands of Whitehaven Beach, pamper yourself at luxury resorts, snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef, drift between islands on luxury yachts, and feel the love of nature’s own Heart Reef. 
 
Moon: honeymoon, babymoon
Fly: Whitsunday Coast or Hamilton Island 
Stay: Hamilton Island: qualia, Beach Club, Reef View Hotel. Hayman Island: InterContinental Hayman Island Resort

Desert scrub with Uluru in background, at sunset.
Uluru at sunset

Uluru, Northern Territory

Best for: romantic sunsets, nature and outdoors, views 
 
See and do: Toast your big moment as the sun sets over this extraordinary monolith. Explore the base up close or King’s Canyon and Kata Tjuta. Sleep under five stars, and wine and dine under millions more.
 
Moon: honeymoon 
Fly: Uluru 
Stay: Longitude 131, Sails in the Desert

Aerial view of beach, water and mountains at Wineglass Bay.
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park

East Coast and Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Best for: coastal adventures, nature and wildlife, walks, luxury lodges 
 
See and do: Explore the stunning coastline and beaches along East Coast, taking in Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park – its famous Wineglass Bay, and Honeymoon Bay, obviously. Head west for Cradle Mountain’s alpine landscapes, ancient rainforests and glacial lakes. Or just take in the views from your lodge. 
 
Moon: honeymoon, babymoon 
Fly: Launceston or Hobart 
Stay: Saffire Freycinet, Freycinet Resort, Cradle Mountain Lodge  

Rainforest riverbanks and water flowing over boulders in Mossman River.
Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park

Rainforest retreats, Queensland

Best for: secluded getaways, nature and wildlife, eco resorts 
 
See and do: Nest with your loved one among the treetops of the Daintree rainforest. At luxury nature retreats in Mossman and Port Douglas, hide away in a five-star treehouse or treetop bungalow. Soak up rainforest, river and rainforest views from a hammock, or just soak in the spa. 
 
Moon: honeymoon, babymoon 
Fly: Cairns 
Stay: Mossman: Silky Oaks Lodge Port Douglas: Thala Beach Nature Reserve

White sand beach with palm trees and lone surfer in clear, turquoise water at Main Beach.
Main Beach, Byron Bay

Byron Bay, NSW

Best for: beaches, restaurants and bars, hinterland daytrips 
 
See and do: Stroll stunning beaches, try SUP or beach yoga, or book in to a day spa. Wine and dine at beachside restaurants and bars, keeping an eye out for sunglassed celebrities. Hike to the lighthouse, explore hinterland towns, or local boutiques and galleries. Or just chill at beachfront accommodation. 
 
Moon: honeymoon, babymoon 
Fly: Byron Bay 
Stay: Elements of Byron Resort & Spa, Byron at Byron, 28 Degrees Byron Bay

Also consider:

Barossa Valley, SA 

See and do: Top up the romance at cellar doors and fine-dining restaurants at the valley’s wineries, sleep-in at boutique accommodation. Fly: Adelaide  Stay: The Louise 
 

Busselton and Margaret River, WA 

See and do: Explore Busselton’s coastline – its beaches, surf, diving and whale watching – before wending your way through Margaret River’s wineries. Fly: Busselton and Margaret River region Stay: Smiths Beach Resort, Aqua Resort Busselton, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Margaret River  

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