Best Babymoon Destinations In Australia

Best babymoon destinations in Australia for quality time together.

Bringing a little one into the world has to be one of life’s biggest moments. So much love and joy holding your tiny bundle in your arms for the very first time as your wondrous journey is about to begin. Yes, there’ll be a few sleepless nights. And yes, everything is about to change forever, in a pretty big way.

So, before there’s three, many couples are making some quality time for two and heading off on a babymoon. Some well-deserved you-time for both of you to getaway and have a little R&R together before your baby arrives.

To help, we’ve put together a few babymoon ideas. More to the point, how to babymoon Australia, from spa treatments to pregnancy massages to romantic dinners and everything in between.

Queensland beach resorts to kick back and soak up the sun.

Crystal clear waters, pristine white sandy beaches, clear blue skies and plenty of sunshine are just a few reasons why Queensland is one of the best babymoon places to think about. It’s coastline and surrounding islands offer some of the world’s most sought after and exclusive resorts, the perfect spot for a relaxing sun-kissed babymoon.

Fitzroy Island is our first pick. It’s a paradise beyond, just a short 45-minute boat ride from Cairns, and offers the natural beauty of both the Great Barrier Reef and lush tropical rainforest. You can stay how you like with a choice of luxury resort suites to cute beach houses, all amongst natural surrounds. From in-room massages, swimming and snorkelling amongst the tropical fish and colourful reefs, relaxing in the large lagoon-style pool and spa that overlooks the ocean, endless walking track seeing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef through a
glass bottom boat tour and ending the day dining at the delicious Zephyr restaurant.

Hamilton Island is another incredible spot, part of the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. There are a number of different places to stay with plenty of relaxing and soothing activities to take part in; from day visits to world-renowned Whitehaven beach to an afternoon cruise around the Whitsundays to a tranquil day spa treatment at Spa Wumurdaylin and more.

And for a little luxury, you might like Great Barrier Reef’s northernmost island resort at Lizard Island. It greets you with 24 private beaches, only 40 exclusive rooms and suites and offers a 3-night Babymoon package that starts with chocolate dipped strawberries and mocktails on arrival, 60-minute massage for 2, champagne sunset cruise with soft drinks of course, and a private beach escape with gourmet lunch hamper.

Tasmania’s fine dining for a culinary experience like no other.

Tasmania is a go-to destination for foodies. It’s fresh produce from both land and sea, artisan foods, boutique and craft breweries, award-winning cheeses and more are amongst the nation’s finest, if not the world. So, if you’re eating for 3, then Tassie is one of our tastiest babymoon suggestions.

Just 15 minutes from Hobart on North West Bay’s scenic coast and nestled amongst the natural landscapes of Mount Wellington and Huon Valley is Villa Howden.With just 10 suites, you will be doted upon during your stay, relax with high teas, enjoy intimate dining in the sunroom with with the freshest produce sourced from local farms and fisherman to create mouthwatering seasonal menu, hit the Mt Wellington summit with stunning views and let the indoor heated pool take care of aunty aching muscles.

Of course, this is just one of the many culinary delights amongst hundreds of gourmet day tours you can also get your teeth into while you’re there.

South Australia’s spa retreats for a romantic getaway.

Just hours out of Adelaide, South Australia is brimming with cosy, peaceful and rustic getaways, just ripe for a loved-up babymoon. From the wine regions of Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley with its quaint German villages to the raw and rugged coastlines to the tranquil wilderness of Kangaroo Island, there are a host of places to choose from with your partner.

JUST HOURS OUT OF
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
IS BRIMMING WITH COSY,
PEACEFUL AND RUSTIC
GETAWAYS, JUST RIPE FOR A
LOVED-UP BABYMOON.

We couldn’t go past Stowaways on Kangaroo Island with its alfresco hot tub on a private deck, glass-fronted sauna and double-sided wood fire. That’s got love written all over it. Along with the pristine wilderness on the island, these self-contained lodges sit amongst 80 hectares of private land with an incredible window to the wildlife all around you, and views down to the north coast and stunning beaches of Stokes Bay.

Another one to sneak in is the 5-star Riverview Rise Retreats, 90 minutes out of Adelaide and along the banks of the Murray River. How could you say no to a Massage Banquet for 5 hours of personalised pampering.

New South Wales luxury cabins for a cosy getaway for two.

NSW is a haven for country and coastal getaways, with lush green hinterland hideaways to azure ocean gems, ranging from the more rustic and raw to utter luxury.

So where do you start when you have the likes of Bannisters in Mollymook with world-famous Chef Rick Stein’s menu, Spicers Sangoma in the Blue Mountains with hot baths that look over the wild bushland or Sierra Escape Mudgee for a glamping experience.

How could we go past Byron Bay? There are a few places like Byon at Byron, but we’ve chosen the private villas of Elements of Byron - MGalleray by Sofitel,surrounded by nature and with an adults-only pool. Start your day with some relaxing yoga, brekky at Azure Bar and Grill, treat yourself to Osprey Spa or even book in for the pregnancy massage which offers 1.5hrs of face, body and aching feet bliss. Of course,you can always venture out around Byron bay and take in the spectacular view across the Pacific from the famed Cape Byron Lighthouse.

WHETHER IT’S IN AND
AROUND MELBOURNE OR A
LITTLE FURTHER OUT INTO
THE WIDE-OPEN SPACES OF
VICTORIA’S RICH, LUSH
GREEN COUNTRYSIDE,
THERE ARE PLENTY OF
RELAXING SETTINGS FOR
YOUR BABYMOON

Victoria’s countryside hotels for a little rural R&R.

Whether it’s in and around Melbourne or a little further out into the wide-open spaces of Victoria’s rich, lush green countryside, there are plenty of relaxing settings for your babymoon.

Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel at Hepburns Springs, Clifftop at Hepburn and Mt Ida eco cabins at Heathcote are a few of our favourites. Our pick is the tranquil retreat of Lake House at Daylesford on the water by Wombat State Forest, a truly breathtaking experience that’s taken to another level with the Something Special for Expecting Mums package.

Make your babymoon even more rewarding.

You can make your babymoon even a little more special with the help of your American Express® Credit Card and Membership Reward Points (if eligible). For starters you can book your babymoon through American Express Travel Online and use Membership Rewards points to pay or part pay for your trip¹.

And at a time when every cent counts, you can also save money by using your points with our travel and hotel partners². Of course, every dollar you spend on your Card during your babymoon earns you points to build your tally which can go towards your first holiday with your little one. There are
literally thousands of places around Australia where you can use your Card and earn points.

So, think about a few of our babymoon suggestions and ideas for babymoon trips, and take some time for the two of you before there are three.

1. American Express Travel Online. You can redeem points for prepaid travel of a nominated value through American Express Travel Online with the point-of-purchase redemption capability. Travel bookings using points may be made for any person, provided all your Accounts are kept in good standing and are not overdue. All travel bookings are subject to availability. Subject to the American Express Travel Online standard booking Terms and Conditions.

2. Transferring Points. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Membership Rewards program available at https://www.americanexpress.com/en-au/rewards/membership-rewards/terms. You must be a member of the airline partner program, joining fees may apply and points transferred will be subject to the terms and conditions of theapplicable airline partner program.