Gold Coast, the popular vacation spot of Queensland, Australia, isn’t just all surf and sun. With more and more travellers discovering the variety of attractions this area offers, affordable flights to this coastal city have been increasing. It’s also an ideal destination for couples going on a honeymoon or just longing for a getaway for a day or two.
- Romantic Gold Coast RetreatsChristolakis / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND
You can treat your beloved to the luxuries and relaxation in a vineyard. But if you wish, you can go for a full retreat in a spa sanctuary. Or if you want something much more impressive, you can go sailing out into the sea.
Vineyard Vacation
If there’s one vintner’s place you should go to in this region for a promising romantic treat, it’s O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. Its offerings range from the classic wine-and-dine date in a veranda to an exciting hot air balloon ride.
You can simply join in the restaurant’s wine tastings, which is offered daily from morning till the afternoon. But you can also enjoy their Sunday lunches or their daily deli items. They also have morning and afternoon teas everyday.
If you want a little more fun, book for a picnic basket complete with a mat, cutlery, and, of course, O’Reilly’s local cured meats and wine – goodies you can take under the Silky Oaks. Or, you can choose to have a barbecue by the creek. You’ll have a basket of steaks, skewered meats, sausages, salads, and others all for you and your loved one to feast on.
But if you’re looking for some real excitement, take your beloved on a balloon ride operated by Hot Air, which has been trusted by Gold Coast’s locals and tourists for over 12 years. View the magical Gold Coast Hinterland just as the sun rises and cap off the ride with no less than a champagne breakfast at the veranda of O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.
Spa and Relaxation
You can make your escape from the busy city life and pamper yourselves even for just a day. Only a few minutes from Surfers Paradise is enRich, an exquisitely designed retreat and spa in a 3-acre subtropical rainforest.
This property is built with gardens, pools, waterfalls, and rooms all designed with Asian-African inspirations. You can book their premium couples suite, which comes complete with your own bath by the window and a balcony where you can enjoy your cocktails and cheese platter after your treatment.
But if you’re looking forward to at least a couple of days of relaxation, you can book a villa at The Escarpment Retreat. This first-rate spa in Queensland features villas with canopied beds and tubs for two. They boast signature massages and treatments perfect for couples.
Sailing Adventure
Since you’re in Gold Coast, why not make the most of it and go on a sailing adventure with your loved one? You’ll find a good selection of cruise and sailing adventure operators in the area. Most of them can even customize packages for you.
You can go sailing for just an hour or a full day. But for couples, it would be best for you to start your trip in the afternoon, just in time for you to witness a spectacular sunset and the calmness of your surroundings at night.
If you’re planning to propose, Getaway Gold Coast Cruises, which docks at the Runaway Bay Marina, even has a special “Will You Marry Me?” sail that you can use to impress your sweetheart as you pop the question.
While Gold Coast has always been reliable when it comes to fun and activities for everyone, it’s definitely a place to go to when you’re looking for romantic retreats to remember – from picnics in the vineyard to sailing into the sea. Hope these activities can help you find romance on your next cheap flight to Gold Coast.
