Booking a romantic getaway for you and your partner can be a daunting affair. Are you after something cosy and secluded? Or right in the middle of the bustling city? Or perhaps a bit of both?
The worry comes with making the wrong decision. After all, you want to sweep your special someone off their feet with a perfectly thought-out weekend retreat – and not leave them disappointed.
Luckily, choosing New South Wales as your getaway destination will hardly leave either of you feeling shorted; with its iconic city landscapes, cosy coastal towns and everything else in between to invoke romance and excitement.
The best romantic getaways in NSW
To ensure you make the right decision for your romantic getaway, we’ve searched all over NSW to find some of the very best that the state has to offer.
For a romantic getaway in NSW with a private spa: An entire home, Firefly
This old Firefly School House has been restored to make for a romantic and charming farm retreat. While maintaining some of the original charm, this house features an open fireplace and French doors that open onto the wrap-around veranda that leads to a wood fire hot tub, fire pit and infrared sauna.
For a secluded romantic getaway in NSW: Cabins at Lovedale Wedding Chapel, Lovedale
Enjoy the feeling of having your own private oasis with this cabin stay at Lovedale Wedding Chapel which is entirely private for your peace of mind. One reviewer described it as a “stylishly decorated cabin” located in a “beautiful bushland setting” – what more could you want?
For a three-day getaway package in NSW: Three-night romantic glamping getaway, Capertee
A three-night glamping getaway awaits by the tranquil Turon river where you’ll be treated to a luxuriously appointed glamping tent – fitted out with a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, crackling log fire and private balcony for a weekend under the stars.
For a romantic getaway in Sydney: Entire rental unit, Kirribilli
The views simply don’t get any better than this. With a direct view of the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, this centrally located apartment is right on the water’s edge and features designer furnishing, a modern kitchen and a dining area for you to enjoy.
For a romantic getaway in Northern NSW: Elements of Byron, Byron Bay
Inspired by the natural beauty Byron Bay has to offer, each villa boasts modern beach architecture and interiors for a truly luxe stay. You can choose to pamper yourself at the five-room day spa, or chill out and enjoy time in the lounge areas or by the cosy fire pit.
For a romantic hotel stay in Sydney: The Darling at The Star, Sydney
A stone’s throw away from the Sydney Opera House and The Rocks historic district lies The Darling at The Star, featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants for an indulgent stay in the city. Each room features luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets for that extra touch.
For a romantic getaway on the South Coast in NSW: Sunhouse, Tathra
This sun-drenched oasis is your chance to reconnect with nature in the comfort of modern luxury. With 180-degree views of the coast, mountains and river, you can soak up the morning sun with a coffee on the timber deck or enjoy a glass of wine in the outdoor bath as the sun sets behind the mountain.
