retreat to romance
BIG BLUE BACKYARD
Leave the rest of the world behind when you escape to one of Big Blue Backyard’s secluded hideaways. Tucked away amongst dense bushland and only moments from Victoria’s captivating St Andrews Beach, this private retreat is all about enjoying nature’s gifts.
Inspired by African bush lodge living, Big Blue Backyard is home to three purpose-built sustainable hideaways. Immersed into their pristine surroundings, each offers the perfect place to unwind and reconnect. Spend your stay exploring the magnificent Mornington Peninsula, lapping up the sunshine at St Andrews Beach or chilling out in your own stylish abode. Round everything out with a beautifully laid-back dining experience (breakfast is included when booking) and enjoy a gourmet grazing platter or fantastic Australian-style barbecue.
A 56 Paradise Drive, St Andrews Beach, Victoria
T +61 5988 6011
BALGOWNIE ESTATE WINERY RETREAT & RESTAURANT
Indulge in the ultimate romantic escape when you stay at Bendigo’s Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat & Restaurant. Set amidst vineyards and surrounded by Australian bushland, this beautiful hideaway is home to a fully functional vineyard, restaurant and cellar door, plus fantastic cycling and walking tracks.
Lap up all that the sensational region has to offer with a stay at the estate’s modern homestead or camp out in a deluxe glamping tent. Equipped with all the essentials for a wonderful escape, they’re a brilliant option for romantics and adventure-seekers alike. Whichever you choose, complete the idyll with dinner on the restaurant’s alfresco deck and take in sigh-inducing views of the sprawling vineyard.
T (03) 5449 6222
E enquiry@balgownieestatebendigo.com.au
PAPERBARK CAMP
Just a few hours drive south of Sydney and close to the famous beaches of Jervis Bay, Paperbark Camp is Australia’s original luxury safari camp. With a uniquely Australian setting and romantic accommodation, this fantastic escape is perfect for couples wanting to leave the rest of the world behind.
With 20 years’ experience in sensational getaways, Paperbark Camp is home to a collection of charming canvas tents. All nestled amongst soaring eucalyptus and paperbark trees, each private hideaway features mod-cons like luxurious en-suites, wrap-around decking, polished hardwood floors and plush furnishings. Inviting couples to enjoy life’s simple pleasures, the camp offers experiences like marvelling at a magical starry sky, swimming at white-sand beaches, exploring unspoilt national parks and sharing a picnic in a natural wonderland. Cycling in amazing Australian bushland
