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Half a dozen great (better?) Valentines Day ideas

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1. Hamilton Island (QLD)

How do we get there?

Jetstar flies directly to Hamilton Island (see flights here)

All major domestic airlines fly to Proserpine or Mackay airports on the mainland.  Ferry from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island

Where should we stay?

• Beachclub Hamilton Island
• Reef View Hotel
• Whitsunday Holiday Apartments

What should we do?

• Water Sports Water Sports and more Water Sports!
• Sunset Cocktails at One Tree Hill
• Deserted Island Picnic by Helicopter (from Airlie Beach)

2. Cradle Mountain (Tas)

How do we get there?

Flight from From Launceston (see flights here)

Where should we stay?

• Cradle Mountain Wilderness Lodge
• Cradle Mountain Chateau
• Cradle Mountain Lodge Sheffield

What should we do?

• 3 Day Cradle Mountain Walk
• 8 Day Cradle Mountain ‘Overland Track’ Trek
• 5 Day West Tasmania Camping Tour (ex. Launceston)

3. Byron Bay (NSW)

How do we get there?

From Ballina airport, it is a 30 minute drive.

From Brisbane city, it is a 2 hour drive south (see flights to Brisbane here)

Where should we stay?

• The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa
• Peppers Casuarina Lodge (Coorabell)
• Byron Dunes (Byron Bay city)

What should we do?

• Private Surfing Lesson for 2
• Byron Bay, Nimbin & Rainforest Day Tour
• Sea Turtle Snorkelling Tour to Julian Rocks

4. Hunter Valley (NSW)

How do we get there?

From Sydney city, it’s a 2-hour drive northwest (see flights to Sydney here)

Where should we stay?

• Grand Mercure The Vintage (Rothbury)
• Peppers Convent (Pokolbin)
• Eaglereach Wilderness Resort (Vacy)

What should we do?

• Hire Bicycles to ride along Wilderness Road visiting the Lovedale Boutique Wineries and Olive Oil Farms
• Tuscan Style Cooking Class at Sandalyn Estate Winery
• Take a Guided Tour with a Specialist Discovery Ranger in the Barrington Tops National Park

5. Yarra Valley (Vic)

How do we get there?

From Melbourne city, it is a 2-hour drive northeast (see flights to Melbourne here)

Where should we stay?

• The Sebel Heritage (Chirnside Park)
• Japanese Mountain Retreat (Montrose)
• The Cumberland Hotel (Marysville)

What should we do?

• Hot Air Ballooning with Champagne Breakfast
• Burra Burra Yan (Walk in the Bush) and Healesville Sanctuary
• Yarra Valley Wine & Gourmet Experience (ex. Melbourne)

6. Margaret River (WA)

How do we get there?

From Perth city, it is a 3-hour drive south (see flights to Perth here)

Where should we stay?

• Margarets Forest (Margaret River)
• Quay West Resort (Bunker Bay)
• Cape Lodge (Yallingup)

What should we do?

• Winery Tour including hands-on Wine Blending exclusive to Wine for Dudes
• Margaret River Self-guided Bicycle Tour
• 3 Day Whale Watching Tour (ex. Perth)