Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Australia
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Sample Package Inclusions

  • Airport transfers
  • 2 day rental car
  • 4 nights Palm Cove
  • 3 nights Capella Lodge
  • 2 nights Nelson Bay
  • 3 nights Sydney
  • Great Barrier Reef snorkeling/diving trip
  • Dolphin swimming
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Insider's Tip

If you're on Lord Howe Island on a Wednesday, do a nature tour with Ian Hutton, the island's pre-eminent photographer and a true lover of Lord Howe Island. The cost is minimal, and he's a real character! - Rachel Haile, Down Under Endeavours

Australia Honeymoon: Sydney, Islands & Best Beach Resort

Australia is known for its beaches and one particularly large and famous reef. Get off the beaten path on this Australia honeymoon that takes you to our favorite Australia beach resort at Palm Cove where you can snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef. Then onto Lord Howe Island, one of the most dramatic landscapes in the country. Then stop off for some dolphin and whale watching before ending your trip in spectacular Sydney.

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Perfect For:
Price per Person:
$$ 4,000 - 5,999
Suggested Length:
13
Our Reference:
D146
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Looking for tailor-made Australia honeymoon packages or a vacation at Australia's best beach resorts?  Ask us to create your own vacation to fit your budget and time of travel.  We are your Australian travel agents, who are either from Australia or travel to Australia every year.  Let us hand pick the right combination of experiences to ensure the perfect vacation to Australia.



Day 1  Australia Beach Resort
Your Australia honeymoon begins with arriving at the Cairns airport and board your short transfer to the Palm Cove, voted top 10 beaches of Australia, a charming seaside community where no building is higher than the coconut palms. A relaxing first day to enjoy the village with its outdoor cafés and relaxed vibe.
Our favorite 4-star Australia beach resort


Day 2  Great Barrier Reef (L)
Enjoy a full day today out on the Great Barrier Reef with a small group for reef interpretation and a guided snorkel tour. You'll be transported to three spectacular sites on the edge of the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Milln, Pellowe, Flynn or Thetford reefs.  Snorkeling is the easiest way to enjoy the colors and variety of fragile corals and fish life found in the shallow lagoons. Or, if you have your certification, you may scuba dive at these fabulous locations.
Our favorite 4-star Australia beach resort

 

Day 3-4  Palm Cove - Beaches and Relaxation
Today is at your complete leisure to enjoy the northern tropical beaches. Take a day tour into Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest rainforest in the world for a hike and waterfall swim.  Or go sea kayaking, golfing,  and if you are feeling adventurous, whitewater rafting.
Our favorite 4-star Australia beach resort


Day 5  Lord Howe Island (D)
Transfer to Cairns for your flight to Sydney.  From there you will take a short flight to stunning Lord Howe Island.  With its rich green forests, tranquil beaches and incredibly blue seas, Lord Howe Island is dominated by the ruggedly spectacular volcanic peaks of Mt Gower and Mt Lidgbird. Your home will be, Capella Lodge whose island-style suites are designed to complement Lord Howe’s pristine natural environment.
Capella Lodge


Day 6-7  Lord Howe Island (B,L,D)
At your leisure to enjoy your time on Lord Howe Island. It is a paradise for walkers, with dozens of trails throughout the island. Experience first hand the wonders of the world's southern-most coral reef in a glass-bottomed sea kayak or on a snorkeling or diving excursion. Head down to Lovers Bay to explore the lagoon by canoe, or catch a break on your board at Blinkie's Beach, and hand feed hundreds of fish that congregate in the shallow waters at any time of the day. Cruise by boat to picturesque North Bay, circumnavigate the island or journey to Balls Pyramid.
Capella Lodge


Day 8-9  Port Stephens (B)
Catch your flight to Sydney and pick up a rental car for a 2.5 hour drive past gigantic Lake Macquarie to your destination, Port Stephens.  Your Australia honeymoon package includes a whale and dolphin watching tour and even have the opportunity to swim with dolphins! The whale watching season is from the end of May to mid November when over 12,000 Humpback whales swim past Port Stephens. It is also home to over 80 bottlenose dolphins.
4-star hotel


Day 10-12  Sydney
Sydney is iconic in every way -- the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the zoos and lively neighborhoods, Darling Harbour -- all of it is delightful and worth thorough exploration. Cosmopolitan and well landscaped, Sydney is a feast for the eyes with plenty to offer everyone from beach lovers to city dwellers, to adrenaline junkies.  Explore Sydney at leisure.  Optional additional activities include: trying a surf lesson at Bondi Beach, enjoying a scenic helicopter flight over the city, taking the public ferry to Manly Beach, heading out for a day tour to the Blue Mountains, viewing the city from above on the Sydney Tower Eye or the Harbour Bridge Climb, a scenic harbour cruise, a bike tour of city highlights, a self-guided walking tour of the Rocks Historic District, or a stroll through the Botanic Gardens or a tour of the Sydney Opera House.
4-star Sydney hotel


Day 13  Depart
Head to the airport today to catch your flight back home. Leave with memories to last a lifetime knowing that you have experienced some of the best islands and beaches of “the land down under!”

 

 


Unique Australian honeymoon packages are our specialty.  We have never created the same trip twice.  We look forward to creating your tailor-made vacation.  Wondering which are the best beaches in Australia?  What is the ideal Australia beach resort for you?  We are ready to answer your questions.

All vacation packages are customizable for your travel needs.

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