Delaware North Australia's Hideaway Honeymoon Havens (Part 1)

Here's part one of a selection of wedding and honeymoon locations in north Australia - excellent locations in which to celebrate your nuptials or recover after your destination wedding!

Whether looking for a remote royal retreat or an ‘exclusive’ wedding or honeymoon hideaway, look no further than Delaware North Australia Parks and Resorts for the ultimate luxury escape Downunder.
With a portfolio including some of Australia’s most prestigious award-winning properties, situated in areas of outstandingly picturesque and pristine wilderness, Delaware North Parks & Resorts offers newly weds the option of complete seclusion in some of the world’s most romantic locations.
With the choice of being tucked away in one of the luxurious island Pavilions on the Great Barrier Reef, whisked off to a remote lodge in the spectacular Kimberley outback or completely indulged in an ‘exclusive’ hire, honeymooners can choose from the following truly unforgettable experiences:

Lizard Luxury

Exquisitely refurbished in March 2011 and a constant favourite in the world’s ‘best’ lists, the award-winning Lizard Island is located right on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.  An idyllic retreat fringed with pristine coral reefs, crystal clear waters and 24 powdery white beaches, it offers the postcard perfect setting for a honeymoon.  With just 40 beautifully appointed villas and suites, couples can choose from the shoreline Anchor Bay Suites, Sunset Suites set high on a ridge with stunning views out over the beach and sea or for complete privacy The Pavilion with its spectacular 270-degree panorama, expansive deck and private plunge pool to take a cooling dip.  Well-known for its exceptional fresh Australian gourmet cuisine, superb Australian and New Zealand wine list and free-flowing champagne, newly-weds can enjoy a candlelit dinner on the veranda of Ospreys Restaurant overlooking the beach or a more intimate private dining experience - sand under foot, stars up above – with a 7-course degustation menu on the beach.  With the opportunity to experience some of the world’s most sensational diving, snorkelling right off the beach, gourmet picnics on hidden away beaches and indulgent double spa treatments in the Azure Spa, unforgettable moments are never far away. Also caters for wedding parties.

Lead in price:  Lizard Island starts from £957*(A$1444)/Anchor Bay Room/night based on two sharing including fine gourmet food, champagne, a premium range of selected beverages and a select range of activities.
The Pavilion from £2112,50*(A$3186)/night based on two sharing.

Heavenly Heron Island

Freshly refurbished in July 2011 by award–winning Australian interior designers Pike Withers Heron Island on Great Barrier Reef is ribboned by sugar white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral offering a honeymoon haven kissed by nature.  A nesting site for endangered green and loggerhead turtles with some of the world’s best snorkeling and diving straight off the island’s exquisite stretches of beach, Heron offers newly weds an unforgettable taste of reef wilderness with all the necessary chattels of a first class resort. With three types of suite to choose from, busy days out on the reef, picnicking on the beach or more simply lounging in the hammock are well rewarded by indulgent treatments in the Aqua Soul Spa, a magnificent sunset cocktail cruise across the bay and delicious three course gourmet dinners in the Shearwater Restaurant. Also caters for wedding parties.

Lead in price: located in a garden setting, Turtle Rooms start from £264.50*(A$399)/room/night.  For a bit more honeymoon heaven and extra privacy, choose between the spacious Wistari Suites, Point Suites or The Beach House from £529.50*(A$799)/suite/night.

Wilson Wilderness

With just six luxurious tents on a tiny tropical coral cay within the Great Barrier Reef in Australia,
Wilson Island is arguably the most romantic campsite on Earth.  The perfect castaway experience, each tent is wonderfully positioned just moments from glistening white sands, pristine lapping azure waters and a plethora of colourful underwater wildlife just waiting to be discovered.  With all the necessary touches, the emphasis is on simple indulgence – lounging in a hammock listening to the gentle breeze; sharing the rewards of a day’s snorkelling together; indulging with a gourmet picnic on the beach; sipping champagne at sunset, sand between toes; and dining on deliciously prepared cuisine freshly plucked from the sea.  Nature’s Honeymoon Treat: A haven for endangered green and loggerhead turtles, more magic moments can be shared between December to April when these grand creatures come ashore to nest giving rise to hundreds of enchanting wee hatchlings. Also caters for wedding parties.

Lead in price: Wilson Island starts from £716.00*(A$1080)/tent based on two sharing, all-inclusive of all meals, a premium range of selected beverages and snorkelling equipment.

Part 2 to follow, with more wonderful wedding locations.

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