Cosy Up This Winter With These Romantic Getaways Across Australia

Leafy, lakeside Daylesford is renowned as a romantic getaway. Sitting on the corner of Vincent Street since the 1880s, Hotel Frangos is a mix of historic bones and bold, eclectic interiors. No two of its 15 rooms are the same; the Terrace Room features a velvet bedhead and cathedral lighting, while the Rouge room leans romantic with a bold red feature wall.

Downstairs, Café Koukla serves wood-fired pizzas, local drops from the Daylesford and Macedon regions, and a tart Aperol sour—best enjoyed fireside with someone you don’t mind sharing crusts with. Being on the main strip means you’re steps from massage therapists, cellar doors and the Lake Daylesford circuit.

The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort is a romantic lakeside resort in Toukley. Think blonde timber panelling, breezy linen and glass doors that frame uninterrupted views of Tuggerah Lake. Rooms are sun-soaked and dressed in Hamptons-white—some with the added romance of water views.

The property’s highlight is its destination dining and popping bistro, hosting weekly live music and trivia, paired with waterfront views. There’s also a pool deck and easy access to Norah Head Lighthouse for romcom-worthy beach walks.

Coastal Kiama invites connection, calm and shared moments. An effortlessly romantic haven, The Sebel Kiama is best suited to couples who want a balance between cocktails and coastal trails. Overlooking the harbour and with a killer bistro onsite, it invites slow afternoons by the sea.

Rooms are understated and breezy, with soft greens and sandy neutrals echoing the secluded ocean not far from your window. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Kiama Blowhole and a short drive from the Bombo Headland quarry walk, one of the South Coast’s most photogenic spots. For lunch, Otis up the road is a must: it’s all deli-style eats and fresh brews.

Tucked between old vines and towering gums in the Barossa Valley, CABN X Seppeltsfield is a collection of sleek, off-grid cabins for couples looking to unplug in ultimate privacy. The minimalistic homes feature timber cladding, floor-to-ceiling windows, and some boast outdoor bathtubs with views straight into the eucalypts.

Though the outside is cybertruck sleek, the inside is remarkably cosy with moody tones and Scandi touches. Spend your days walking to cellar doors or booking a tasting at Seppeltsfield’s historic winery just minutes away. There are also luxury glamping tents on offer for those craving a closer connection to the bush.

Overlooking Jacob’s Creek vineyards, this resort could easily be one of the best-positioned stays in the Barossa. Rooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies, while amenities include an 18-hole golf course, Endota Spa and tennis courts.

The Cellar Kitchen is sworn to South Australia's ‘Eat Local’ initiative, and it’s all about rustic, paddock-to-plate dishes with global influences, like Marrakesh-spiced South Australian lamb. For wine lovers, the location is unbeatable. It’s under a 10-minute drive to St Hugo, Rockford and Charles Melton, where you can savour acclaimed wines and precious time with your favourite person.

Located within Northeast Victoria’s High Country, Lancemore Milawa nails the brief for rural-chic romance. Rooms boast travertine accents and limestone bathrooms, with some offering oversized freestanding tubs and views out as far as Mount Buffalo.

Downstairs, Restaurant Merlot is a standout. You can expect paddock-to-plate, seasonally driven dining, with Milawa cheese, ocean-fresh seafood and a hyper-local wine list that champions Alpine Valley labels.

This remote glamping retreat is perched on a ridge above Lake Keepit in the majestic New South Wales’ Big Sky Country. What’s more romantic than sleeping under the stars? Premium canvas safari tents feature a skylight for just that, and each has a timber deck, king bed, outdoor bathtub, kitchenette and its own BBQ.

Interiors are styled in earthy neutrals with wool throws, Australian hardwood furniture and panoramic views of the lake and scrub. Find yourselves on long walks, sipping black tea by the evening campfire and watching incredible Aboriginal-narrated films about astronomy. It’s just you, your person and the wide-open sky.

Sitting on the banks of the Goulburn River, this hotel is where art, architecture and good wine meet. Designed by Hecker Guthrie, rooms are cool and contemporary with privately commissioned artworks, deep timber tones, crisp linens and views across the vineyard or river. There’s an onsite day spa, a heated pool, and the iconic Mitchelton Cellar Door just steps away.

Book in for dinner at Muse, where the menu showcases Goulburn Valley produce, with the standout dishes including house-made gnocchi with foraged mushrooms and Sevens Creek wagyu salami. Add a stroll through the onsite Gallery of Aboriginal Art, and you’ve got a culture-meets-country escape worth bookmarking.