With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here are some reasons why Queensland is the ultimate place to treat your significant other. From sleeping under the stars in the middle of the reef to escaping to a private island or soaring over heart reef on a helicopter tour, a trip to the stunning Great Barrier Reef will never disappoint.
A night in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef
For an idyllic Valentine’s escape, adventurous couples can spend the night on a pontoon in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef with Cruise Whitsundays’ Reefsleep (departing Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island) and Sunlover by Starlight (departing Cairns). If watching the reef slowly wake up and being the first one swimming that day is your cup of tea, this experience is for you.
Luxurious beach picnic at Vlassof Cay
A helicopter, a scenic flight and a champagne-fuelled beach picnic in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef awaits you on this romantic adventure to Vlassof Cay. GBR Helicopters operates tours from Port Douglas and Cairns and book an early-morning flight to have the cay to yourself.
Hideaway on a tropical island paradise
Palm Bay Resort on the famous Whitsundays is the ultimate retreat for couples complete with day spa, tennis courts, kayaks, snorkelling, pools and even a helipad. Here, guests have free rein over a well-equipped communal kitchen, meaning you can still spoil your loved one with their favourite home-cooked meal this Valentine’s Day.
Pitch Perfect – camping on Lady Musgrave Island
For romance a la Robinson Crusoe, Lady Musgrave Island on the Great Barrier Reef is the perfect escape. Guests to the island can snorkel during the day and stargaze at night with the world-famous Great Barrier Reef at their fingertips.
Fly over Heart Reef
Arguably one of Australia’s most romantic landmarks, Heart Reef is best seen from the air and loved up couples can fly over this Valentine’s Day before enjoying a romantic picnic on Whitehaven Beach. Visitors can book a scenic flight with GSL Aviation or Air Whitsunday Seaplanes if staying in Airlie Beach or on Long Island, or book with Hamilton Island Air if you’re staying on Hamilton Island.
Hire your own private island
For those who have always dreamed of having a tropical island all to themselves, Pumpkin Island is the perfect place for romance at a price tag of less than $2000. That’s five cottages, two beach bungalows, a pool, sandy beaches and front-row seats to mother nature all for you.
Alternatively, why not try Fraser Island.
For more information, visit: www.queensland.com.
