It’s that instant spark of knowing that in a few weeks, you’ll be waking up in a completely different postcode, and exploring somewhere you’ve never been.. a time to discover, relax, and spend time with each other away from the daily hustle and bustle.
With love season just around the corner, we’ve rounded up our favourite spots for a high-end escape.
Pack your bags. Here’s where we’re bounding off to with our getaway car.
1. Amaroo Bangalow
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For couples craving privacy and breathtaking scenery, Amaroo Bangalow offers a quietly luxurious escape in the Bangalow hinterland, just ten minutes from Byron Bay. Thoughtfully designed with a strong respect for the land, this intimate retreat embraces a slower pace of luxury, where nature takes centre stage and becomes your wallpaper.
Home to four architecturally designed accommodations known as Balaka, Amaroo offers complete exclusivity with every booking. Whether you opt for a single cabin for a romantic Valentine’s getaway or book the entire property, you’ll have 213 acres of rolling farmland to explore, complete with sweeping views and unforgettable sunset moments made for two.
Explore Amaroo Bangalow here.
2. Rydges South Bank – Month of Love
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If your idea of a perfect getaway involves city lights and river walks, Rydges South Bank is the move. Located right in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural hub, this spot lets you balance the energy of the city with the privacy of a luxury retreat across the skyline. It’s even better if you book their ‘Month of Love’ package.
Spend your afternoon wandering hand-in-hand along the Brisbane River before heading back to a room that overlooks the entire glowing cityscape. It’s effortless, convenient, and feels like a true ‘love nest’ in the middle of it all.
The ‘Month of Love’ package includes overnight accommodation with a bottle of Australian sparkling wine and a sweetheart amenity already waiting for you. Since the last thing you want to do on a getaway is hunt for a space to park (IYKYK), they’ve also included valet parking for your getaway car. The best part? You can lean into a slow morning with the full Rydges Grand room service breakfast, delivered straight to your door.
Ready to enjoy the city? Book your spot here.
3. Maiala Park Lodge
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For couples seeking a rainforest retreat close to the city, Maiala Park Lodge offers a deeply grounding escape in the Brisbane Hinterland. Set within D’Aguilar National Park, this award-winning, First Nations-owned-and-operated lodge invites guests to slow down, reconnect and immerse themselves in nature, surrounded by birdsong, towering trees and misty mountain air.
At the heart of the lodge are cosy communal spaces with fireplaces and sweeping views stretching to Stradbroke Island and Brisbane City, while private rooms and a secluded cottage offer peaceful sanctuaries for couples. Thoughtfully designed to foster connection with country, self and each other, Maiala Park Lodge is an ideal Valentine’s getaway for those who value meaning, tranquillity and understated luxury wrapped in rainforest calm.
Are we out of the woods? No babe…. I think we’re about to get into them. Check it out here
4. Explore The Noosa Everglades
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For couples who find romance in nature, the Noosa Everglades offers a serene escape into one of the world’s rarest landscapes. Often called the River of Mirrors for its glass-like reflections, this pristine stretch of waterways winds through lush flora, abundant wildlife and quiet, untouched wilderness.
Explore hand-in-hand by kayak, boat or on foot, drifting through calm waters and narrow channels where time slows and nature takes the lead. Just 40 minutes from Noosa Heads, it’s an easy, yet unforgettable, Valentine’s Day experience, perfect for couples seeking tranquillity, connection and a touch of adventure in one of Australia’s most extraordinary natural settings.
For an elevated stay, choose between Domic Noosa, an ultra-private beachfront sanctuary beside Noosa National Park with sweeping ocean views, or Eumarella Shores Noosa Lake Retreat, a peaceful lakefront escape offering cosy fireplaces, spa baths and complimentary canoes. Two distinct stays, both perfectly placed for a romantic Noosa Everglades getaway.
5. Journey to the Heart Tour, Great Barrier Reef
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If you’re looking to go all out this Valentine’s Day, the Journey to the Heart Tour delivers romance on a truly cinematic scale. This once-in-a-lifetime experience begins with a scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the Whitsundays, before touching down on the newly opened Heart Island, set beside the iconic Heart Reef.
Limited to just six guests per visit, the experience offers rare privacy as you spend 90 minutes exploring the turquoise lagoon by glass-bottom boat, snorkelling at your own pace or simply relaxing on the mirrored luxury pontoon. With uninterrupted reef views, calm waters and the Great Barrier Reef stretching endlessly around you, it’s an unforgettable way to celebrate love, made for couples who believe Valentine’s Day should feel extraordinary.
The catch? It’s only accessible via helicopter. So…. How do you feel about a helicopter ride? Check it out here
6. Spicers Hidden Vale
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Set across rolling hills of Grandchester and 12,000 acres of native bushland, Spicers Hidden Vale is a refined country escape where luxury meets laid-back charm. Housed within a beautifully restored historic homestead, this Grandchester retreat invites couples to slow down and savour the simple pleasure of being together, surrounded by expansive valley views and timeless country elegance.
Days here unfold at your own pace, from long, indulgent lunches at the award-winning Homage Restaurant to quiet afternoons by the fire or adventurous moments exploring scenic trails and infinity pool views. With elegant accommodation ranging from luxury cabins to romantic cottages, Spicers Hidden Vale is an idyllic Valentine’s getaway for couples seeking space, serenity and a touch of old-world romance wrapped in modern comfort.
Meet you by the cottage? Check it out here.