Finding time for romance can be tricky, but we've made your life easier. From spa sanctuaries, luxury rooms in wine country tp cosy cabins in the woods, we have you covered with these 20 stunning romantic getaways from the Mornington Peninsula to the High Country and everywhere in between.
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Here the most romantic getaways in Victoria for 2025.
Buckland Valley The Buckland Studios
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The High Country's mountains, wines and fireplaces ('cos you know how chilly it gets up there) make it textbook romantic getaway territory, and up there with the romantic getaway spots in Victoria, is The Buckland Studios.
The refreshed studios numbered one through five each offer their own unique charm, whether it be a bushview bath, or mountain vistas and superb alfresco dining. The chalet-style one bedders are kitted out with everything you would expect including a breakfast hamper, except for (thank goodness) wi-fi, meaning you actually have to switch off when you’re here.
Little touches like the plush furnishings, the pillow menu, gas or wood fires, robes and slippers, and genuine local produce really elevate the accommodation.
Gruyere Re'em Yarra Valley At Helen & Joey Estate Winery
Re’em Yarra Valley, nestled within the enchanting Helen & Joey Estate in Gruyere, offers a romantic escape that feels straight out of a fairytale. Each of the 16 boutique rooms is a luxurious sanctuary, featuring indulgent oversized baths designed for two, inviting couples to soak together while gazing over the endless rows of lush vines.
For those celebrating special occasions or anniversaries, the estate’s restaurant offers a tantalising four-course set menu, perfect for a sumptuous evening. Imagine savoring dishes like Aurum duck with duck dumplings, paired with the estate’s finest cabernet as the sun sets over the vineyards. The dining room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, transforms dinner into a dreamy affair, where the golden glow of dusk casts a romantic spell over couples nestled in intimate booths.
Walkerville Liptrap Loft
Liptrap Loft is one of the best romantic getaway Airbnbs, set amongst the leafy surroundings of South Gippsland just thirty minutes from the stunning Wilsons Promontory, this house has been crafted with recycled tin and timber, and keeps you comfy and cosy against those wintery elements. It has retro features like a 1960’s style oven and stove but its crown jewel is the outdoor Japanese bathhouse with a tiled tub with exposed pipes and views of the surrounding valley.
Daylesford The Hideout
Oozing with historical charm. The Hideout in Daylesford is a fully converted 1860s miner cottage that celebrates the old while still tailoring itself to modern-day desires. With a rich soulful interior, this romantic stay—and one of the best weekend getaways—is loaded with a large open-plan kitchen and living room, rich blacks contrasted against the re-claimed wooden furnishings with a fireplace and modular couch overlooking the property. The sprawling deck is ideal for a wine and parking up in one of the hanging bamboo chairs suspended from the rooftop, or if the weather doesn't permit you can hop into the big stone bathtub with views of the outdoor garden and barn-style doors leading in and out.
Wyelangta Josephine
Josephine is the picture-perfect luxury getaway for two with prime positioning on the Otway Ridge. Its interior is sleek and minimal, making the jaw-dropping scenery from the panoramic windows the main attraction. If you’re an outdoorsy couple you can take advantage of the five acres and close proximity to the Great Ocean Road by hiking and biking the serene surroundings. Or, if you’d prefer to retreat into the home you can start up the wood fireplace and sit back with a glass of vino to soak up the sunsets through the wall-sized windows.
Hepburn Springs Clifftop At Hepburn
Nothing says romance quite like the Clifftop at Hepburn. Mountain views, outdoor bathtubs, quaint design that strikes the perfect balance between cosy and luxury, plus a roaring indoor fireplace sits bang smack in the middle of the living quarters. Better still, because it’s a boutique hotel, availability isn’t too scarce with over 18 rooms available to book to nab.
Wensleydale The Wensley
If you've searched, "luxury accomodation that's rustic with a romantic charm", you've discovered the right page. Wensley’s self-described ‘rustic luxury’ couldn’t be more accurate, the worn wooden farm-style building conceals one of the most carefully curated spaces you’ll find, a big contender for the best romantic getaway in Victoria. Inside you’ll experience a country-style aesthetic with dark stained timber flooring, exposed beams, with leather and cane furniture throughout. The indoor fireplace and surrounding lounge look out onto the fields and a wide dinner table leads into the refined yet state-of-the-art kitchen with thoughtful additions that add to The Wensley’s overall laid-back feel.
Gippsland Eco Bush Retreat
Quite literally part of the Grand Designs family, having been one of the first houses of the Australian series, this romantic getaway in Victoria’s Gippsland is just gorgeous. It’s 100% off-the-grid both sustainably, powered with renewable energy and literally as it’s positioned out in the lush bushlands; around 20 minutes from Traralgon. The property is set on 5 acres and is an architectural marvel with exposed rustic beams and weathered wooden decks with an oasis pool surrounded by native plants. Plus, when it's time to hit the hay, you can spread out in a luxurious king sized bed.
Forrest Otways Loft
Otways Loft is more of a romantic hideaway than a romantic getaway. The three-storied hand-built tree house is nestled amongst the treetops of Forrest, pretty much a scene out of a storybook. The craftsman responsible for the 80’s build lived on-site in a tin shed for five years sourcing materials from the region including remnants of an old train carriage and a nearby church. Retreat into the loft and discover the unique nooks of the home or explore the Forrest region’s rainforest and waterfalls. Equipped with both a cosy fireplace and a breezy balcony, there really is no bad season to visit the Otways Loft.
Glenlyon Adsum Farmhouse B&B
Tucked away in the quieter suburb of Glenlyon in the Hepburn region, this quaint little stay at Adsum Farmhouse is a lock for a romantic getaway. Set with real country rustic charm, the house which originates back to the gold-rush era has been lovingly restored with plenty of modern creature comforts and even has breakfast included which is perfect for those slow Sunday mornings.
Grampians Hillrise Cottage
Set on a hill above the gum trees with breathtaking views, Hillrise Cottage has a sense of tranquillity that you just can’t find at urban hotels. This is one of the best romantic getaway spots if you’re trying to get back to nature. Here you can fish for yabbies in the dam, collect fallen wood for the fireplace, use the properties telescope to spot constellations and stroll the six-acre property in search of wildlife. Or, you can take advantage of Hillrise Cottage’s prime location and venture out to the histoic towns of Ararat and Halls Gap to explore the townships and winery hop.
Hepburn Springs Vintage House
The elegant but understated Vintage House sits on almost an acre of land surrounded by fruit trees, creating the perfect setting for a romantic getaway in Victoria. The lounge room invites you in to relax with its chesterfield couches and oversized arched windows surrounding an open wood fireplace. But it's definitely the stark white bedroom with a king-size linen-covered bed and vintage clawfoot tub that says romantic getaway. If you’re savvy in the kitchen you should be sure to take advantage of the property's edible garden by picking fresh herbs and garlic to whip up a romantic dinner for two.
Metcalfe The Hillplains
Resting just outside of Castlemaine in the quieter suburb of Metcalfe, The Hillplains is a serious aesthetic retreat. The entire wooden barn-style stay has been immaculately designed, with clean lines, polished concrete floors, expansive views across the pool and a minimalist placing of furniture and artwork throughout. The pool is a stunning natural oasis with fresh water from the nearby mineral springs, it provides a stunning vista of the entire expansive range of country that slopes below and beyond the property.
Wye River The Deckhouse
What makes The Deckhouse so good? Well for starters it’s positioned up in the hills of Wye River and its wooden deck gives an absolutely spanking view of the coast. The secluded spot on the Great Ocean Road provides the ultimate romantic getaway and is only a short stroll from the water and the quaint gem that is Wye River. The house is an open-plan dream and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide views through every room except the ensuite, is it one of the best romantic getaways Victoria has? We’ll let you decide.
Kalorama Kirkness Sanctuary House
Situated on the footsteps of Mount Dandenong just an hour from town, Kirkness Sanctuary is a sleepy getaway surrounded by the lush native bush. Although there's room for eight here overall with three bedrooms, the entire stay has a cosy and intimate feel with a light-filled lounge and farm-chic kitchen fitted out with everything you'd need to whip a Michelin-star dinner. The bathroom has a freestanding claw-foot bath which is ideal for long soaks and the back deck extends out on the lawn it even has its own fire drum—ideal for a night of star gazing.
Daylesford Contemporary Barn
The Contemporary Barn was designed especially with couples in mind to host the perfect romantic getaway. The entire space is reminiscent of a conservatory with its open floor plan and restored schoolhouse windows which bathe the barn in natural light. The only catch is, inside the barn is a shoe-free zone which should be a pro for fellow cleanliness heads. The interior design and curation of the stay is only made better by the barn's central location. You’ll be situated within walking distance from all the cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars you could want.
Apollo Bay Killala Retreat
The private sanctuary that is Killala Retreat is located directly across from Otway National Park. It’s very much a country-style home but its eclectic interior design has made the space feel anything but stuffy. With original artworks, a central wood fire heater, country-style kitchen and a vista overlooking the hills above the township, you’re both sure to feel right at home. There is also something to be said about Killala Retreat's prolific garden which makes it the perfect destination for the outdoorsy couple.
Poowong East Marges Cottage
Marge’s Cottage is part of a family-owned dairy farm and has been carefully restored piece by piece using local craftsmen to its former charm. Nothing says romantic getaway quite like soaking in a rainwater bath, enjoying a glass of red by the fire or watching the sunset from the verandah with your special someone. This rural retreat is maybe one of Victoria’s most beautiful cottages located in South Gippsland. Escape to this private haven for some quality time together where it’s all too easy to unwind, relax and recharge.
Chewton Riversdale Retreat
Why not combine your romantic getaway in Victoria with a country escape and book a stay at Riversdale Retreat. This Chewton spot was designed with the eco-friendly and ultra-modern couple in mind. The home is equipped with solar hot water, a rainwater tank and is super insulated. While the home is environmentally friendly it certainly does not compromise on design with its Tatami lounge area and Japanese-style bathroom. If you're both nature lovers you will be sure to enjoy the privacy of the home being surrounded by bushland on three sides.
Cape Otway Sky Pod
The Sky Pod is maybe the most picturesque romantic getaway in Victoria. The off-grid pod has floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the queen-sized bed for you and your significant other to catch the sunset over the ocean and stargaze throughout the night. Here you can take movie night to the next level with the 100-inch projector that you can enjoy from the warmth of your bed. This secluded hideaway means you can appreciate each other's company from the privacy of your pod while being just a stroll away from the Great Ocean Walk, Beach Station and Rainbow Falls.
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