The best babymoon destinations in Australia

For one last vacay before onesies and early wake-ups, we highly recommend The Lane Retreat. This Hunter Valley haven is spread across 15 hectares of peaceful bushland in the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region. While wine tasting is off the cards, you’ll be too busy soaking in the vineyard or lake views and burnt-orange sunsets from the private deck of your studio retreat. The Lane’s Babymoon Bliss package includes gourmet breakfast provisions, a specialised prenatal massage for the mum-to-be (and a relaxation massage for their guest), tailored mocktails and a leisurely late checkout so you can stretch out your pre-baby getaway just a little longer. PS: The Lane is dog-friendly, so your furry child can tag along for the babymoon too.

Location: Pokolbin, NSW

Price: Babymoon Bliss from $419.50 per night

Time Out tip: You might be surrounded by nature’s peace and quiet here, but you're still within easy reach of the Hunter's top winery restaurants. We recommend booking a memorable date night (before two becomes three) at Esca – the award-winning restaurant at Bimbadgen Estate, just a three-minute drive away. The winery also has a more casual woodfire pizzeria, open for lunch daily.

Soak up the calm before the (adorable) storm at one of Spicers’ eight blissful retreats across NSW and Queensland. From a hidden oasis in the Sunshine Coast hinterland to an all-inclusive getaway in the Blue Mountains, Spicers is renowned for its seriously stunning and secluded locations. You and your future bub can slip into full relaxation mode at any of their properties by booking their brand-new Babymoon Bliss package. Created in collaboration with Pure Mama, future parents will enjoy two nights of luxury accommodation, daily à la carte breakfast and dinner, and a special spa kit featuring belly oil, bump scrub, hydration masks and a body rub. Bump this one in the group chat! 

Where: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane

Price: From $399 per night (Spicers Guesthouse) to $2,099 per night (Sangoma Retreat)

Time Out tip: From high tea and private picnics to romantic bath butlers and mocktail masterclasses, each Spicers Retreat offers up an exceptional range of personalised experiences. Make sure to ask your concierge for their top recs!

Lizard Island gives off serious honeymoon energy, which means it’s also the perfect place for a pre-baby playcation. Surrounded by turquoise waters and fringed by white sandy beaches, this secluded island retreat gives you front-row access to Australia’s greatest natural wonder, the Great Barrier Reef. With just 40 private suites, you and your partner are guaranteed to have an intimate and personalised stay, with a special Babymoon Package to help you relax to the max. The package includes mocktails on arrival, a pregnancy-friendly couple’s massage, a marine explorer tour and a dreamy private picnic. Sounds like our idea of pre-parenthood paradise!

Location: Lizard Island, QLD

Price: Babymoon Package for an extra $510 per couple

Time Out tip: Lizard Island has limited mobile service, so use it as a chance to go semi-off-grid and enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings.

Say so Lon, farewell to the baby-free life at Lon Retreat. A stay at this luxury retreat on the Bellarine Peninsula is guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and ready to welcome a tiny little human into the world. Despite the (welcome) isolation, there’s plenty to do here. You can follow one of the farm’s walking tracks, head down to the surf (Lon Retreat has private beach access) or really lean into the babymoon aesthetic with a couple’s treatment at the spa. If you book Lon’s Baby Bliss Package, you’ll score a pregnancy nurture massage, unlimited access to their heated mineral pool and soaking tub, a farm-sourced breakfast, and a box of special pregnancy tea.

Location: Lonsdale, VIC

Price: Baby Bliss Package from $1,676 per couple for two nights

Time Out tip: For anyone who suffers from those all-too-real prenatal sweats, cool relief awaits in Lon’s mineral water pool. The water is sourced from a century-old limestone aquifer and is noticeably soft on the skin. 

Rest up before the restless nights begin at Amaroo Retreat and Spa – a luxury, adults-only hideaway in the beautiful bushland of Perth Hills. There are eight stylish chalets to unwind in, each equipped with a private deck and a spa bath set to a dreamy 32 degrees. You’re almost guaranteed a good night's sleep, with quiet hours between 10pm and 8am, and can wake up refreshed to complimentary breakfast each morning. Amaroo’s on-site day spa is perfect for expecting mums (and dads), as all of their spa therapists have prenatal qualifications. If we haven’t already sold you, the retreat even has its own special guide to help you curate the perfect babymoon.

Location: Perth Hills, WA

Price: From $475 per night

Time Out tip: Treat yourselves to a romantic two- or three-course dinner at The Lounge – Amaroo's semi-fine dining restaurant and bar. Ask for a table on the balcony, where you can breathe in the fresh forest air as you slice into premium steak or twirl your fork around al dente pappardelle.