Breathtaking bush walks, luxury accommodation, wine, whale watching and delicious food. The quieter months provide the perfect opportunity for you to indulge in a romantic couples retreat in the South Coast.
Romantic Glamping Under the Stars
Escape to nature with our South Coast glamping experts. It is the perfect way to stay in the great outdoors without sacrificing creature comforts. Choose a glamping spot but let someone else do all the hard work! Glamping Out can set up your stay under the stars in a variety of different locations. In the middle of Jervis Bay, you can find glamping tents at Bay and Bush Cottages in a unique bushland setting or Holiday Haven White Sands in Huskisson. Enjoy a fabulous farm stay experience at The Woods Farm, nestled within the beautiful Booderee National Park. The Cove Jervis Bay also has epic glamping in addition to a bunch of beachside cabin options. We also have a great selection of Free & Low-Cost Camping options.
Retreats with All the Bells and Whistles
Kick up your feet and relax at one of our full-service accommodation options, where everything is right at your fingertips. Bannisters by the Sea and Bannisters Pavilion will add a touch of luxury to your trip. You can book a glamorous penthouse suite, spend time at the poolside bar, and dine at Rick Stein’s. For a romantic getaway surrounded by lush greenery, settle in at one of the stunning safari tents at Paperbark Camp. This retreat is in the treetops, and the on-site Gunyah Restaurant serves up a culinary storm using local ingredients. Couples can stay amongst nature in one of the Bangalay Luxury Villas, situated under a canopy of palms and towering eucalypt, they can enjoy a beautiful meal at Bangalay Dining’s hatted restaurant. The Casa at Kangaroo Valley offers a chic Mediterranean farmhouse experience. All of these accommodation options are excellent if you’re planning a romantic couples retreat!
Fine Dining
A perfect romantic couples retreat needs inviting, casual and warm vibes mixed with flirty indulgence and fun. That’s what you get at Queen St Eatery and Wine Bar in Berry. The venue is a European petite bar with South Coast feels, serving seasonal dishes inspired by French bistro cuisine. At Shoalhaven Heads, the on-site restaurant at Bangalay Luxury Villas specialises in native and local ingredients. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then retire to glamorous villas overlooking the golf course, just next to beautiful Seven Mile Beach. The produce is the freshest you’ll taste, and the focus on paddock to plate showcase all the flavours of the Shoalhaven. You can even take some local ingredients home with you or grab some presents for your friends from our villages. Or wander the growers and makers markets on Thursday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday mornings.
First-class romantic wineries
Try the new season’s vintage at a luxurious winery on your couples retreat with many cellar doors throughout the region. There are many places you can wine, dine and stay. Begin your wine adventure at Silos Estate near Berry. Dine inside a silo and spend the morning getting to know the alpacas and other farm animals. Taste the award-winning 2011 Wollstonecraft Semillion at Coolangatta Estate, just a stone’s throw away. Seven Mile Beach is less than 5 minutes away, so cap off your wine trail with a dip in the sea. There aren’t many places in the world where you can be wine tasting one moment and then by the ocean just minutes later! Further inland is the picturesque Cambewarra Estate Winery, a boutique vineyard nestled at the gateway to Kangaroo Valley.
A bit further south, the charming country town of Milton is home to Cupitt’s Estate Restaurant, Winery and Brewery. The working vineyard produces award-winning reds like the Dusty Dog Shiraz. There is a boutique brewery for the beer-inclined, and the fromagerie serves up delicious cheese platters. At the end of a day of wining and dining, you can retire to the beautiful on-site accommodation, Cupitt’s Pods. Overlooking the eucalypt tree line perched atop the rolling green hills of the Estate, this luxury accommodation experience is uniquely contemporary and effortlessly stunning. Venture into the main strip of Milton, the town is home to plenty of excellent cafes and boutiques that offer up a variety of great souvenirs.
Calling all seafood lovers
Oysters are for lovers, and there’s no better place than Greenwell Point to enjoy these romantic morsels from the sea. This small fishing village is renowned for its seafood, with oyster farms and fresh fish readily available. Visit Jim Wild’s Oyster Service or grab some of the best fish & chips in NSW from Pelican Rocks Seafood before heading back to South Coast Retreat. There are plenty of accommodation options here – stay in a glamping tent or one of the many waterfront cabins. For couples with animals, South Coast Retreat is completely pet-friendly too.
Couples Cocktails and Sundowners
Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion on your romantic couples retreat? Or maybe this weekend is just about taking the time to celebrate yourselves? Whatever the event may be, you can enjoy a taste of the Shoalhaven by grabbing a drink at one of our cool, small bars. The Ruse has a mean cocktail list and overlooks the picturesque Ulladulla Harbour; Wild Ginger’s alfresco happy hour is perfect for sundowners in Jervis Bay. Mollymook’s Gwylo restaurant offers a delicious Asian menu with modern and creative cocktails. The morning after, a quick stroll down the road will lead you to Mollymook Beach where the seawater will wash your hangover away.
Whale Watching & Luxury Sailing
Take your romantic holiday up a notch and get fancy on our waters. You can book a private sailing option with Jervis Bay Sailing Charters or Dolphin Watch Cruises. The expert crew will take you out on a luxury catamaran and guide you through the pristine waterways. They’ll cook your meals and serve drinks along your journey so you can lay back and soak up the sun. May to November is whale watching season, so keep an eye out for some migrating humpbacks in the bay. These majestic creatures put on a show during their annual migration throughout winter and spring.
Romantic Coastal Walks
The Shoalhaven stretches over 150kms of coastline, so there’s always a beach nearby. Catching a sunrise over the coastline is one of the most romantic things you can experience in the Shoalhaven. Crookhaven Heads is an idyllic place to start the day, and you could begin your walk at nearby Culburra Beach. Jervis Bay is home to the Round the Bay Walk, an easy walk that’s minimum effort for the maximum reward! Stop at Abrahams Bosom Beach on the walk back, where the breathtaking views are even better at sunset. Make sure to take a photo on your trek and #100beachchallenge!
Sensational Sunset Views
If you’re not one for early mornings, then opt for a spectacular sunset at one of the Shoalhaven’s fantastic vantage points. There are plenty of beautiful bushwalks on offer for all experience levels. In the north of our region, Bens Walk is easy to navigate. Located in Nowra, this track takes you along the beautiful Shoalhaven River and offers stunning views of Hanging Rock. Visitors who are exploring further south will want to embark on a walk through Morton National Park. For a light stroll, head on the Little Forest Walking Track that leads you to Florence Head. The end features stunning views of Pigeon House Mountain, the perfect way to end your romantic couples retreat!
