Want to spend much-needed time away with your significant other to celebrate a milestone, anniversary, or simply to unwind together? No worries, you can plan an unforgettable romantic weekend getaway in Victoria in a pinch!
Whether you’re coming from Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, or Torquay, there are plenty of destinations for romantic getaways in Victoria! To help you out, we’ve listed all the best attractions, activities, and nearby accommodations for a hassle-free getaway from booking to finish!
- Yarra Valley
- Wilsons Promontory
- Dandenong Ranges
- Grampians National Park
- The Great Ocean Road
- Mornington Peninsula
- Phillip Island
- King Valley
- Ballarat
1. Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley, a.k.a. Victoria’s wine region, is an excellent choice for a romantic getaway in Victoria. Its rolling hills, vast vineyards, and wineries offer a laidback retreat with your significant other. What’s more romantic than sharing a glass of wine with your loved one where Victoria’s finest wines are produced?
Accommodation: Yarra Valley Lodge
Relax with your SO after a day of romancing in town. Image credits @yvalleylodge on Instagram
Yarra Valley Lodge is a great place to settle down for the night after your romantic getaway in Victoria’s wine region. You can wake up to spectacular views of Yarra’s beaut landscapes and breakfast in bed. The romance certainly does not stop there! It’s also less than an hour’s drive away from Melbourne and only a couple of minutes away from Yarra Valley’s best attractions.
Activities in Yarra Valley:
Hot Air Ballooning in Yarra Valley
Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the stunning countryside, sprawling vineyards, and wineries with your loved one on this hot air balloon flight over Yarra Valley. You’ll witness a vibrant sunrise and even have a romantic champagne breakfast after the flight!
Yarra Valley Tandem Skydive Experience
There are plenty of activities for thrill-seeking couples in and around Victoria. One of the top romantic couples’ activities is a tandem skydiving experience! The rush is quite like falling in love, it’s fast, and it feels like the thrill of your life. Still, much like love, you’ll feel secure thanks to the help of diving masters who will guide you through the experience.
Yarra Valley Horse Trail Ride with Wine Tasting
Explore Yarra Valley and Australia’s Great Dividing Range the best way possible: on a mighty steed
Gallop through Yarra Valley’s bushlands that’s rich in diverse flora and fauna, with the love of your life by your side. After an exciting ride through the valley’s horse trail, you can cap off the experience with wine tasting at Tokar Estate, which overlooks scenic gardens, vineyards, and mountain ranges.
Yarra Valley Wine & Food Day Tour from Melbourne
Indulge in the finest flavours Yarra Valley produces with this food & wine day tour. You’ll visit five of the area's best vineyards and wineries to sample their delicacies and locally produced wines. All the while, you’ll have access to spectacular views of Yarra Valley as you enjoy the experience with your loved one.
2. Wilsons Promontory
Wilsons Promontory, also known as ‘The Prom’, is a fantastic destination for a romantic getaway in Victoria, thanks to its incredible coastal views and attractions such as beaches and bushlands. It’s perfect for lovers who love sand and the sea!
Accommodation: Black Cockatoo Cottages
Settle down for the night at Black Cockatoo Cottages, which overlooks a breathtaking inle. Image credits @janeherphotos on Instagram
When in Wilson Prom, keep it simple and laid-back, and hit the hay at Black Cockatoo Cottages—but not before strolling together at the nearby inlets for romantic seaside views! It’s a great place to get away from crowds and busy city life and focus on each other.
Activity in Wilsons Promontory:
Wilsons Promontory Hiking Day Tour
Enjoy coastal views of The Prom with your significant other! Image credits @georginamaxwell on Instagram
Explore Wilsons Promontory National Park and go on this 10km hike of the Prom’s beaches and nearby mountains. It provides plenty of time to take in Victoria’s best coastal views and bond with your SO. Make everyone jelly with all the adorable couple photos you can take here.
3. Dandenong Ranges
Another great place to spend a romantic getaway in Victoria is Dandenong Ranges, with its lush valleys and rainforests that let you relax and cosy up.
Accommodation: Linden Gardens Rainforest Retreat
Take a relaxing bath with the lush rainforest in sight at Linden Gardens. Image credits @Ravenna_nocturne on Instagram
Nestled in Dandenong Ranges’ rainforest, Linden Gardens Rainforest Retreat is a romantic getaway in itself. Wake up to floor-to-ceiling windows that keep the lush greens in view and cosy up in the baths with your SO for a truly romantic stay.
Activity in Dandenong Ranges:
Mystery Picnic in Dandenong Ranges
Hunt for clues and solve puzzles with your SO during this epic mystery picnic
A couple that works together, stays together. Weave through Dandenong's scenic landscapes and forests to hunt for clues and gather all your picnic essentials from artisan vendors during this epic mystery picnic! Cap it off with a peaceful scenic picnic with all the delicious food you’ve collected during the adventure.
4. Grampians National Park
Grampians National Park is home to popular hiking trails laden with waterfalls and panoramic views of dense mountains. If you and your partner are nature lovers, this is the perfect place for a romantic getaway in Victoria!
Accommodation: Icon Central
Indulge in the relaxing sights at Icon Central. Image credits @Iconcentralhallsgap.com.au on Instagram
There’s really something about crisp, fresh mountain air and scenery that’s relaxing. Icon Central boasts of bedrooms with a view—and a hot tub! Can you already picture yourself having a relaxing and romantic bubble bath while taking in the magical views of the Grampians?
Activity in Grampians National Park:
Grampians Hiking Day Tour
A couple that conquers challenges together, stays together
Trek through surreal landscapes at the Grampians with this hiking day tour, where you'll explore The Pinnacles, Boroka Lookout, and Mackenzie Falls. On this 6.5km trail, you have lots of ground to cover and plenty of time to bond with your soulmate.
5. The Great Ocean Road
This coastal road spans Torquay to Allansford and is a popular road trip itinerary thanks to its scenic seaside attractions. You can also make your Great Ocean Road exploration a romantic one with your significant other.
Accommodation: Tiny Away's Tiny House in Victoria
Cosy up in a quaint tiny house during your romantic getaway in Victoria! Image credits @tiny.away on Instagram
Have a much-needed reprieve from the crowded city and spend some alone time at a tiny house along the Great Ocean Road. As tiny as the house is, it’s stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It has quality beddings, kitchen necessities (for when you want to impress your partner with your cooking skills), and wide-open yards where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.
Activity on the Great Ocean Road:
Great Ocean Road Sunset and Chocolate Day Tour
This tour of the Great Ocean Road has a unique, chocolatey twist
With this tour of the Great Ocean Road, not only will you journey through the lush rainforest of Otway National Park and stop by Memorial Arch and the 12 Apostles. You'll also get sweet treats from the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. Now that's a step up from the usual flowers and chocolates!
6. Mornington Peninsula
Fun fact: Morning Peninsula makes up 10% of Victoria's coastline, which is no wonder given its array of coastal attractions. Thanks to its cold climate conducive to growing the finest grapes, it makes for another great destination to wine and dine with your SO!
Accommodation: Woodman Estate
Fancy a romantic retreat to this cosy lakeside accommodation? Image credits @luxury.escapes on Instagram
At Woodman Estate, a luxurious lakefront accommodation minutes away from Mornington Peninsula’s famous attractions, you’ll feel right at home. Aside from the sophisticated suites for a peaceful night’s stay, there’s also a wellness centre for total rejuvenation. A couples’ massage and facial sounds perfect after a day out visiting Mornington’s attractions. This estate is definitely a terrific choice if you want to spoil your SO with a luxury romantic getaway in Victoria!
Activities on Mornington Peninsula:
Mornington Peninsula Day Tour from Melbourne
Visit all the notable sights and stops in Mornington Peninsula with this day tour, including three of the best beaches in the area and world-class breweries for a boozy time. You’ll also go on a romantic scenic ride on Arthurs Seat Gondola, which offers the best views of Mornington and the Melbourn city skyline.
Montalto Winery Experience on the Mornington Peninsula
Visit Montalto Winery for an in-depth wine tasting experience at the Alto wine room, which has an incomparable view of the vineyard and estate. Aside from learning about winemaking, you'll also wine and dine with your loved one.
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola
Enjoy the spectacular sights from Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola! Image credits @arthursseateagle on Instagram
Have an intimate, scenic ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola, which takes you 314 metres high for panoramic views of Mornington Peninsula and the Melbourne city skyline. Enjoy privacy with just the two of you on a gondola.
Peninsula Hot Springs Experience
Let all the stress melt away as you take a relaxing dip in the hot springs of Mornington Peninsula with your SO. Indulge in the rejuvenating qualities of hot mineral waters as you spend quality time together. You can also indulge in the aqua-therapeutic Turkish steam bath and sauna!
7. Phillip Island
Phillip Island is a well-loved destination for families, friends, and couples, thanks to its accessibility to Melbourne via a short ferry ride. It’s home to unbelievable nature views and diverse wildlife, including the Little Penguins, the undisputed stars of the island. It’s ideal for a hassle-free romantic retreat with your partner.
Accommodation: Glen Isla House
Feel right at home at Glen Isla House. Image credits @glen_isla_house on Instagram
Glen Isla House’s elegantly furnished rooms, peaceful surroundings, and proximity to Phillip Island’s best tourist stops make for excellent accommodation during your stay on the island.
Activities on Phillip Island:
Phillip Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
What better way to explore Phillip Island’s best attractions than by air? With this helicopter flight, you can choose between these equally stunning routes: Cape Woolamai, Grand Prix Circuit, or Rhyll and Cowes for an intimate time with your significant other.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Watch these adorable penguins waddle back home during sunset at Phillip Island. Image credits @phillipislandnp on Instagram
The Penguin Parade is a well-loved experience in Phillip Island that you can’t miss while you’re visiting. Cosy up with your SO on the viewing platforms as you watch the adorable Little Penguins waddle their way back to their nesting grounds during sunset.
8. King Valley
King Valley is an agricultural and wine-producing town in North-Eastern Victoria reminiscent of Italy’s Northern rolling hills. It’s home to Pizzini Wines, a winery known for producing Italian wines and delicacies. With this, you don’t have to fly your SO out to Europe. All you need is a romantic getaway in Victoria!
Accommodation: Pizzini Guesthouse
Pizzini’s Guesthouse is ready to accommodate winery guests. Image credits @pizziniwines on Instagram
This guesthouse in Pizzini Wines is adjacent to the winery’s cellar doors, so you can get right into wine sampling after a good night’s sleep. But before that, you can enjoy a delicious, gourmet hamper breakfast at the outdoor dining area that offers romantic views of the vineyard.
Activities in King Valley:
Italian Wine Tasting and Grazing Experience at Pizzini Wines
Indulge in the flavours of Italy with this wine tasting and grazing activity, where you’ll sample the finest current and vintage wines. Pair it with an exquisite Italian grazing platter to complete the experience and voila—you have a romantic wine and dine with your SO at a beautiful vineyard in King Valley.
Barrels and Prosciutto Tasting Experience at Pizzini Wines
No need to fly to Europe for the best of Italian flavours!
Taste wines straight from the barrel and learn how Italian favourites such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Canaiolo are created at Pizzini Wines. Partner this with savoury, freshly cut prosciutto to cap it all off! Your taste buds will be whisked away to Italy during your romantic retreat.
9. Ballarat
Ballarat is a city in Victoria reminiscent of the Gold Rush era of the 1850s, with Victorian-era buildings still riddled on the streets. If you and your significant other adore history and want to experience the days of old, then Ballarat is the place to be for a romantic getaway.
Accommodation: Craig’s Royal Hotel
Make your SO feel like royalty at Craig’s Royal Hotel. Image credits @craigsroyalhotel on Instagram
Feel like you’ve travelled back in time at Craig’s Royal Hotel, a gold rush era-inspired hotel in Ballarat. It has seen many couples tie the knot in their grandiose halls reminiscent of Victorian architecture. A stay here during your romantic retreat will definitely make you and your significant other feel like royals!
Activity in Ballarat:
Sovereign Hill
Experience the Gold Rush era of the 1850s—no time machine needed. Image credits @sovereignhill on Instagram
In line with Ballarat’s Gold Rush era heritage, Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum that lets you experience what it was like to live during the iconic era. It has vintage Victorian buildings and immersive activities where you can pan for gold, just like in the old times. You can also learn skills from craftspeople, such as candle dipping and rope-making. Also, doesn’t a carriage ride around town sound romantic?
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