{"id":5191,"date":"2018-04-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=5191"},"modified":"2020-05-01T11:33:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T01:33:21","slug":"why-royals-should-honeymoon-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/australia\/laughs\/why-royals-should-honeymoon-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons why the royals should honeymoon in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Harry and Meg are set to stroll down the aisle, and while they could literally choose to honeymoon anywhere in the world, Australia has a distinct advantage over other destinations: we\u2019re in the middle of nowhere. And, yes, that\u2019s a win!<\/p>\n<p>Australia is the perfect destination for an ultra-private and super romantic holiday. Here are our top 10 reasons why the royals should honeymoon in the Land Down Under.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>1. To pat the quokkas on Rottnest Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Meghan looks like a fan of all things fluffy and adorable, so where else should a newly royal duchess visit than WA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Rottnest-Island-Hotels.d3047.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rottnest Island<\/a> \u2013 home to the uniquely Australian quokka? Rottnest Island also offers secluded coves, perfect for snorkelling and soaking up the sun.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/19de323855b960de70fc22488f5dd00c.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meghan\u2019s new BFF?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>2. So Meghan can frock up with local fashion designers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re all obsessed with Meghan\u2019s fashion sense, so a pit stop in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Melbourne-Hotels.d178283.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> \u2013 Australia\u2019s undisputed, unrivalled fashion capital \u2013 is a must. Local designers will be tripping over themselves to create private showings worthy of the royal couple; surely there\u2019s no better way to blow the royal budget?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>3. To carb load at Melbourne\u2019s dynamic dining establishments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It might not be as elegant as tea time with Her Majesty, but the royals will adore the foodie experience that is Melbourne\u2019s restaurant scene. Melbourne\u2019s cosmopolitan coffee and laneway culture is world famous \u2013 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/victoria\/rooftop-bars-melbourne\/?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the city\u2019s rooftop bars<\/a> deliver A-list views to accompany the top-notch food.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>4. For a taste of home via Sydney\u2019s sumptuous high tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Just in case our favourite royal couple <em>are<\/em> missing home, they can nibble at dainty finger sandwiches and fluffy scones at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/new-south-wales\/sydneys-best-high-teas\/?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney\u2019s high-end high teas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/b4ffae72faddd4d7a5b91448a5e663c8.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">High tea at The Langham, Sydney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>5. To relax and unwind in Tasmanian luxury<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tasmania abounds in national parks and nature reserves, but it\u2019s the spectacular luxury lodges at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/East-Coast-Tasmania-Hotels-Saffire-Freycinet.h3869311.Hotel-Information?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffire Freycinet<\/a> that may appeal most to Harry and Meg. Priced from $2,000 per night, this experience is decadent with a capital D \u2013 perfectly fitting for a romantic royal stay.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/d1388f109ff736579e3b0e825252160a.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"371\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spa life at Saffire Freycinet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>6. To tour wineries in the Hunter Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even the royals enjoy a tipple every now and then, and with over 150 wineries dotted throughout the picturesque landscape, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Things-To-Do-In-Hunter-Valley.d6034269.Travel-Guide-Activities?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a private wine tour of the Hunter Valley<\/a> is an ideal addition to the royal honeymooners\u2019 itinerary.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>7. To declare their love from the top of the Sydney Harbour\u00a0Bridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>More than two million people have climbed to the top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Sydney-Hotels.d178312.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney<\/a>\u2019s most famous bridge, including, most recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cWGWYAhLuAQ&amp;brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Smith<\/a>. If it\u2019s good enough for Mr Smith, it should be good enough for Mr and Mrs Mountbatten-Windsor (yes, that will likely be their official last name!).<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/65accb0c6f5c4f0df60164239571bdcd.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sydney Harbour Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>8. To watch the sun set on Uluru<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Uluru-Kata-Tjuta-National-Park-Hotels.d6052541.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uluru<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s most iconic natural wonders, and its sunrises and sunsets are absolutely magic. Kate and Wills took in a sunset when they visited in 2014 \u2013 we think it\u2019s Harry and Meg\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/8ef886bcfad2d830e9a0a6692d9e6cb8.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uluru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>9. So they can sneak off to a secluded Queensland beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With dense rainforests, scenic hiking trails and beautifully named beaches like Butterfly Bay and Sunlovers Bay, the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Whitsunday-Islands-Hotels.d6053152.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitsundays<\/a> are already a favourite for many celebrities. There are 74 islands to choose from \u2013 meaning plenty of options to avoid the paparazzi.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lemediavault.com\/images\/af854898a4a138ed4464cd89bf13419b.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whitehaven Beach, the Whitsundays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>10. The weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Australia is famous for its fantastic weather \u2013 you know, as opposed to England. If the newlywed royals are after some fun in the sun, they should make a beeline for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Destinations-In-Queensland.d11184.Hotel-Destinations?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queensland<\/a>. The state (and the many tropical islands that surround it) are sunny and warm all year round. We\u2019re talking 300+ days of sunshine per year. Is there a more apt place to start your life as a married couple?<\/p>\n<a class='vw-button vw-button--primary  vw-button--full-width' href='https:\/\/www.wotif.com?brandcid=WOTIF-au.display.WOTIFINSIDER.MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG.generic&#038;utm_source=WOTIFINSIDER&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_content=all&#038;utm_campaign=MAY-18-ROYALS-HONEYMOON-AUS-BLOG' target='_self'><i class=\"vw-icon icon-entypo-suitcase\"><\/i> Plan your dream honeymoon <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harry and Meg are set to stroll down the aisle, and while they could literally choose to honeymoon anywhere in the world, Australia has a distinct advantage over other destinations: we\u2019re in the middle of nowhere. And, yes, that\u2019s a win! Australia is the perfect destination for an ultra-private and super romantic holiday. 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