{"id":14725,"date":"2022-02-04T13:16:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T03:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=14725"},"modified":"2022-02-04T13:16:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T03:16:39","slug":"8-of-australias-most-romantic-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/australia\/couples\/8-romantic-getaways-au\/","title":{"rendered":"8 of Australia&#8217;s most romantic getaways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is fast approaching and you know what that means. Yep, it\u2019s time to drop some hints \ud83d\ude09 And what better pressie to hint for than a surprise romantic getaway? Here are eight of the most awesome ones you\u2019ll find in Oz. Feel free to share them with your special someone. Good luck! \ud83e\udd1e<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Pokolbin-Hotels-Voco-Kirkton-Park-Hunter-Valley.h892301.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Hunter Valley, NSW<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14734\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/a3b9f49a-voco-copy.jpg\" alt=\"voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley , an IHG Hotel, in the Hunter Valley, NSW.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Loved-up bliss, here we come! voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is just gorgeous, both inside its luxury rooms and outside in the perfectly manicured grounds. There are tennis and basket ball courts if you feel like a little playful (or not so playful) competition, or you can relax in the awesome indoor pool. And, of course, there are some of Australia\u2019s best wineries right on your doorstep. Cheers! \ud83c\udf77<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Maleny-Hotels-Spicers-Tamarind-Retreat.h3908205.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">Spicers Tamarind Retreat<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Maleny, QLD<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14736\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/4f3d565f-maleny-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny, QLD.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spicers Tamarind Retreat is in Maleny, just a 90-minute drive from the Brissie CBD, but you and your boo will feel like you\u2019re a world away. The bush surrounds are stunning and the on-site spa is a must-visit (it has a full range of treatments, including a pregnancy massage). For serious indulgence, check out the Luxury Villa (Falls) \u2013 it comes with its own outdoor hot tub!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Melbourne-Hotels-Clarendon-Cottages.h5172793.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">Clarendon Cottages<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Sassafras, VIC<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/926fd18e-clarendon-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Clarendon Cottages, Sassafras, VIC.\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dreaming of a cosy cottage full of country charm? Okay, this one\u2019s for you! Claredon Cottages is home to just three private cabins. There are beautiful gardens, hidden picnic spots, and free hire bikes &#8211; and all just a 10-minute walk from the Dandenong Ranges National Park.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Paringa-Hotels-The-Frames.h9046094.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">The Frames<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Paringa (on the Murray River), SA<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14740\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/e1e8a46f-frames-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Private pool and spa at The Frames in Paringa, SA\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Set on the banks of the Mighty Murray River, The Frames is an architecturally designed luxury stay that can be summed up in one word: Wow! It has three private villas, each with its own unique offerings. The Pastiche has a sunken spa and a private heated pool; the Montage has a hydrotherapy spa, an infra-red sauna and an outdoor pool and bath; the Collage has two bedrooms (perfect for two couples) and a heated outdoor pool. And it goes without saying, the views of the river are spectacular. No surprise, The Frames is POPULAR, so make sure you book ahead \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Perth-Hotels-QT-Perth.h24027561.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">QT Perth<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Perth, WA<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14742\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/bcd3c489-qt-perth-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel room at QT Perth, WA.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Luxe, plush and cool, QT Perth is made for indulgence. It\u2019s perfect for glam romance, with some of Perth\u2019s best restaurants and bars an easy stroll away (or you could stay in and make the most of the Santini Bar and Santini Grill \u2013 we wouldn\u2019t blame you). QT Perth also has lots of accessible rooms, which you can easily select when you make your booking. Make sure you check out the awesome views from the rooftop bar!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Hobart-Hotels-MACq-01-Hotel.h16330806.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">MACq 01 Hotel<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Hobart, TAS<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14744\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/5d06c7a4-macq-01-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom at the MACq 01 Hotel, Hobart, TAS\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/hobart\/trending\/macq-01-review?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We\u2019ve written before about how much we love MACq 01<\/a>. It\u2019s a one-of-a-kind storytelling hotel with its own Hobart walking tours \u2013 just the thing if you love your history as much as you love your sweetie. Pop by the Evolve Spirits Bar if you like your romance with a side of whisky and fossils. Um, who doesn\u2019t?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Hale-Hotels-Ooraminna-Station-Homestead.h19461722.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">Ooraminna Station Homestead<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Hale, NT<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14746\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/2022\/01\/64cee8cd-ooraminna-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Ooraminna Station Homestead in Hale, NT.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ooarminna Station Homestead is something else. It\u2019s home to four rustic yet charming cabins in the outback, 30 minutes south-east of Alice Springs. It\u2019s the kind of getaway you\u2019ll only find in the Red Centre \u2013 we\u2019re talking incredible landscapes, awesome walking trails, and lots of friendly local wildlife. Just a 10-minute drive away you\u2019ll also find the <a href=\"https:\/\/nt.gov.au\/leisure\/parks-reserves\/find-a-park\/find-a-park-to-visit\/napwerte-ewaninga-rock-carvings-conservation-reserve\">Napwerte-Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve<\/a> \u2013 a six-hectare park with one of the highest concentrations of rock carvings in the NT!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Canberra-Hotels-Hyatt-Hotel-Canberra-A-Park-Hyatt.h13363.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=HOTEL&amp;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG\">Hyatt Hotel Canberra \u2013 a Park Hyatt Hotel<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Canberra, ACT<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14748\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-www-wotif-com\/2022\/02\/2022\/02\/2022\/02\/2022\/02\/2022\/02\/2022\/02\/500ddb8d-hyatt-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Hyatt Hotel Canberra - a Park Hyatt Hotel in Canberra, Australia.\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Culture vultures, you\u2019re going to love this one. With its heritage-inspired interior design, amaaazing indoor pool, and awesome location, the Hyatt Hotel Canberra is made for elegant romance. It\u2019s an easy stroll or drive to Lake Burley Griffin, the National Museum, and the National Gallery of Australia, as well as some of Canberra\u2019s most tempting restaurants. The perfect getaway for couples who want to wine, dine and museum hop!<\/p>\n<a class='vw-button vw-button--primary  vw-button--full-width' href='https:\/\/www.wotif.com?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG.hotel&#038;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_content=HOTEL&#038;utm_campaign=FEB-22-8-ROMANTIC-GETAWAYS-AU-BLOG' target='_self'><i class=\"vw-icon icon-entypo-suitcase\"><\/i> PLAN YOUR ROMANTIC GETAWAY <\/a>\n<p><em><strong>Heads up!<\/strong> Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before scheduling trips or making bookings, take extra care and follow all rules.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is fast approaching and you know what that means. Yep, it\u2019s time to drop some hints \ud83d\ude09 And what better pressie to hint for than a surprise romantic getaway? Here are eight of the most awesome ones you\u2019ll find in Oz. Feel free to share them with your special someone. 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