The 8 best babymoon destinations in Australia

Soak up the calm before the (adorable) storm at one of Spicers’ nine 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 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 $508 per night (Spicers Brisbane Balfour) to $1,995 per night (Sangoma Retreat – an all-inclusive 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!

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 and facial, unlimited access to their heated mineral pool and sauna, 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. 

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 $495 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.

Escape to your very own piece of pre-baby paradise at Australia’s most famous private island resort. Sitting on a 294-hectare island right in the heart of The Whitsundays, the InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef has everything you need for absolute child-free relaxation. Their dedicated three-night Reef and Rest Babymoon package swaps hectic city life for a slower pace of barefoot living, lazy mornings and calming ocean views. Future parents can lap up these quiet luxuries in an adults-only premium villa or suite, complete with daily breakfast and a dedicated pregnancy wellness massage for mum. And if it feels like a splurge, just remember it’s nothing compared to what you’re about to drop on school fees over the next 18 years.

Where: Hayman Island, The Whitsundays, QLD

Price: Reef and Rest Babymoon Package from $1,158 for three nights

Time Out tip: We recommend the One Bedroom Pool Access Suite, which offers direct swim-out access from a private beach-facing balcony.

Fresh from a multimillion-dollar makeover, the Blue Mountains’ grande dame has officially entered a glamorous new era. This heritage hideaway is the perfect place for a cosy mountain escape, boasting 89 romantic guest rooms, a luxury day spa and top-notch dining. Lilianfels’ special one-night Babymoon Package invites you to slow down with buffet breakfast, a three-course degustation dinner and a 120-minute spa ritual for each parent-to-be. Need we say more?

Where: Katoomba, NSW

Price: Babymoon Package from $1,519 per night

Time Out tip: Keep in mind that you must be at least 12 weeks pregnant to book this package – so save it for when you need it most!

For a Hamptons-style holiday – where your whites won’t have a single fingerprint or baby-food smudge on them – look no further than this seaside sanctuary in NSW’s charming coastal town of Port Stephens. At The Anchorage, you’ll wake up to the sound of lapping waves in a bright, breezy waterfront room moored right on the cusp of a boutique marina. Their special Babymoon Package includes two nights of luxury accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, dinner at The Galley Kitchen restaurant, plus a massage or spa treatment for both parents at the onsite spa. Bliss!

Where: Port Stephens, NSW

Price: Babymoon Package from $1,023 for two nights

Time Out tip: Bask in the vista of the bay from the resort’s infinity pool with snacks and mocktails from the poolside bar.

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.

Rest up before the restless nights begin at Amaroo Retreat & 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 $495 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.