Why you should spend your honeymoon in a rainforest

Honeymoon // by The QB Team

After the huge build-up and inevitable stress of planning your wedding, your honeymoon should be about ultimate relaxation and spending the start of your lives together as husband and wife in peace and tranquillity.

Break away from the typical idea of honeymooning by the beach and treat yourselves to something truly special – a honeymoon in a luxurious bungalow or lodge nestled in World Heritage-listed rainforest. At Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat, you’ll enjoy all this and more, snuggled up by the fire or reclining on your private deck.

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Waterfalls on a rainforest honeymoon

At the Retreat, honeymooners can indulge in a double spa bath in their luxury accommodation with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for soaking in the ambience of the rainforest setting and observing the gorgeous flora and fauna.

With 250 acres of lush, subtropical rainforest to explore, newlyweds can spend the day discovering sparkling rock pools, swimming in secluded waterholes and creeks, picnicking or lounging in hammocks suspended over the water.

Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat offers incredibly romantic three-, five- and seven-night honeymoon packages, perfect for couples of all budgets and time restraints.

The Three Night Ultimate Rainforest Honeymoon and Romantic Package starts at $1,735 and includes three nights’ accommodation, breakfast each morning, three delicious dinners, a picnic pack, a bottle of Moët Champagne, two engraved crystal Champagne flutes, a rose-petal heart on the bed, a rose-petal trail, a box of chocolates, 20 candles in your room and more romantic gifts from Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat.

Crystal Creek Rainforest retreat rainforest shower.

After the blissful experience of a honeymoon at Crystal Creek, you’ll have a special place to come back to full of beautiful memories, for anniversaries, a vow-renewal ceremony, or simply some time away from the everyday to reconnect as a couple.

Another plus of having your honeymoon at Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat is their experience with planning romantic surprises and occasions, with the ability to make any celebration utterly romantic and special.

Located right on the New South Wales/Queensland border – just 45 minutes from the Gold Coast airport – it’s an exotic getaway without the hassle of travelling. If you feel like taking a day out to explore the region, the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales is full of exciting things to see and do, such as indulging at fantastic eateries, discovering treats at famous markets, and sightseeing adventures. You can visit Byron Bay or the Gold Coast for the day and all that they offer.


If you’re searching for privacy, luxury and a superb World Heritage location in which to connect with your partner without distraction, this is it.

Book your honeymoon at Crystal Creek Rainforest today or visit our honeymoon directory.