Make your romantic dreams a reality with these unique mini breaks in regional New South Wales.

Your idea of romance is: Breakfast in bed
Place: Telegraph Retreat Cottages
Where: Cooperabung, 20 minutes from Port Macquarie
Telegraph Retreat Cottages are all about country comfort and thoughtful touches. The owners deliver a delicious breakfast hamper with freshly baked bread to your doorstep and inside the cosy cabin you'll find bath salts for the spa bath, gourmet chocolate and slippers. Spend your days exploring the property, meeting the farm animals or reading on the balcony. Visit telegraphretreat.com.au

Your idea of romance is: Retreating from the world
Place: EcOasis
Where: Tweed Valley
Feel like you are miles from anywhere in these peaceful chalets tucked into the ancient wilderness of the Northern NSW hinterland. The six modern chalets have floor-to-ceiling windows so you are surrounded by trees and birdsong. The Sunrise Chalet is ideal for couples, with a corner spa, canopy queen bed and hanging egg chair. Don't want to cook? Order a gourmet meal from the owners.
Visit ecoasis.com.au

Your idea of romance is: Gourmet getaway
Place: Cider Suites, Borrodell Vineyard
Where: Orange
This getaway has it all: wine tasting, fine dining, luxury accommodation. The sleek Cider Suites overlook the rolling countryside and nearby township of Orange and have polished concrete heated floors, wood fire and spa bath. Sample Borrodell's wines at the cellar door, dine on produce from the property at the onsite Sister's Rock Restaurant and explore the wonders of Orange.
Visit borrodell.com.au/options

Your idea of romance is: Chilling on the coast
Place: Bangalay Villas
Where: Shoalhaven Heads
Bangalay Villas in Shoalhaven Heads is the region's go-to for anyone whose happy place is the beach. Inspired by the coastal landscape, the luxury villas have native gardens that mirror the adjacent dunes and in-villa massages provided by local spa Skin Soul will have you floating on cloud nine. Spend the day exploring the South Coast, take a dip in the pool, then eat at Bangalay Dining.
Visit bangalayvillas.com.au

Your idea of romance is: Glamping
Place: Nashdale Lane
Where: Orange
Nestled in 60 acres of fertile grape-growing land in the highlands of Orange is Nashdale Lane Winery, with a cellar door and two safari-style glamping tents. The wooden, steel and canvas tents have a distinctly Aussie flavour and are rustic yet luxurious. Owners Nick and Tanya will supply you with a welcome hamper complete with one of their signature wines.
Visit nashdalelane.com

Your idea of romance is: Character-filled charm
Place: Rustic Farm Stay
Where: Lachlan Valley, near Cowra
You'll have this delightful farm stay all to yourself. The restored woolshed oozes country style with exposed beams, corrugated iron walls, antique treasures and big windows to peer out at the countryside and resident horses. Cosy up by the fire with a local red wine, read and enjoy the serenity. Visit www.visitcowra.com.au/rustic-farm-stay

Your idea of romance is: Outback adventure
Place: Broken Hill region
Where: 2 hour 20 minute flight from Sydney

Broken Hill has a surreal beauty loved by filmmakers (Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; Mad Max II and A Town Called Alice to name but a few). Watch the sun set over the sandstone sculptures at Living Desert Reserve; visit the Pro Hart gallery and classic milk bar, Bells, then take a day trip out to the Silverton Hotel. Sleep in a restored heritage building at Broken Hill Outback Church Stay, or choose a contemporary cabin at Broken Hill Outback Resort. Visit visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw

Your idea of romance is: Destination dining
Place: The Argyle Inn
Where: Taralga, Southern Tablelands
At this historic guest house in the tiny town of Taralga, the local beer is cold and the food is both innovative and comforting. Head Chef Brenden Gradidge, formerly of Bentley, and Hunter Carlburg, former Iggy's baker, dish up delights such as kangaroo ragu, house bread (Iggy's style of course) and glazed, smoked duck in a pretty dining room with chandeliers and leather banquettes. Stay upstairs in one of the heritage rooms, which have French doors verandas with countryside vistas. Visit theargyleinn.com.au

Your idea of romance is: A tiny home
Place: In2TheWild
Where: Oberon Shire
The tiny home movement just keeps getting bigger. In2TheWild has just launched their latest off-the-grid stay located three hours west of Sydney, which brings their collection of solar-powered cabins in NSW to 11. Named Daisy and located in Oberon shire — the exact location is revealed on booking — Daisy has a queen bed by a huge window, a single loft bed along with hot shower, toilet and outdoor fire pit and seating. Visit in2thewild.co/en/1846445

Your idea of romance is: Riverside retreat
Place: The Sir George
Where: Hilltops Region
Just 90 minutes from Canberra, Jugiong is home to the recently renovated destination venue The Sir George – a cluster of stylish accommodation in restored barns, stables and cottages, as well as a popular pub and artisan bakery. With the stylish Sir George as your base, visit the bustling produce store Long Track Pantry, hire a canoe and paddle down the Murrumbidgee river, fish for trout or sample the region's wines at Jugiong Wine Cellar. Visit visithilltopsregion.com.au

Your idea of romance is: A deserted island
Place: The Treehouse
Where: Lord Howe Island
Reconnect with nature and each other at Lord Howe Island, just a two-hour flight from Sydney. Only 400 visitors are allowed at any one time and the world-heritage island was voted one of the top ten places to visit around the world in 2020. Snorkel amongst rare colourful coral, hike the challenging Mount Gower walk and hand feed fish at Ned's Beach. For a rejuvenating, good-value stay, The Treehouse offer free-standing bungalows surrounded by lush native vegetation. Visit lordhoweisland.info/lodges/the-treehouse/

Your idea of romance is: A hinterland haven
Place: 99 Acres
Where: Bangalow
On a high point in the Northern Rivers region of NSW are four contemporary earthy villas commanding 360 degree views of the Byron Bay Hinterland. The newly constructed villas have plush king beds, self-contained kitchens and a breezy Byron style. Take the scenic eight-minute walk to Bangalow visit the Farmers Market on Saturday morning to gather fresh local produce. The village of Federal is also a short drive away – its Doma café brings creative Japanese cooking to this hinterland nook, or dine at Harvest at nearby Newrybar. Visit 99acresbangalow.com

Your idea of romance is: A luxurious yacht
Place: Lily Pad
Where: Palm Beach
Floating off the shore of Palm Beach is a modern eco boathouse with room for two. It was created by engineer Chuck Anderson, who grew up sailing and wanted to make the feeling of being on the water accessible to those not experienced in boating. Arrive by boat transfer or opt to land by seaplane at the striking water-bound villa. Huge bi-fold doors open up to the eye-level water vista and the contemporary space has wooden floors, sleek furniture and a luxe bathroom with Aesop potions. Visit lilypadpalmbeach.com.au

Your idea of romance is: Getting away from it all
Place: Ilkley Cottages
Where: Budgee Budgee
While you've likely heard of Mudgee, you may not have heard of Budgee Budgee. It's 10 minutes from its famous neighbour and home to a hidden gem, Ilkley Cottages. Three authentic country cottages, each tucked discreetly into bushland for privacy and peace. The smallest, named Calving Gully, is a traditional shingled cottage reminiscent of a historic movie set. It has classic bush views of the dam and windmill, and inside you'll find a queen-sized bed, a claw-foot bath and fresh bread, fruit and farm eggs. Visit ilkleycottages.com.au

Your idea of romance is: Ocean adventure
Place: Montague Island
Where: South Coast, off Narooma
Raise your spirits with an invigorating adventure to a wild and rugged island off the South Coast of NSW. Montague Island is home to nesting seabirds and in the surrounding waters fur seals play, whales breach and little penguins waddle onshore at dusk. Set out from Narooma on a day or overnight tour run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. You can snorkel with seals, explore indigenous sites and stay overnight in the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage. Visit visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast

Your idea of romance is: Stargazing
Place: Camp Blackman
Where: Warrumbungle National Park
Camp under a canopy of stars and soak up the silence at Warrumbungle National Park. Australia's first Dark Sky Park is noted for its crystal-clear skies due to limited artificial light pollution, high altitude and low humidity. Camp Blackman is within the Dark Sky Park boundary and not far from world-class astronomy research facility, Siding Spring Observatory. Camp Blackman has showers, enviro-pit toilet facilities and grassy camp sites. Coonabarabran – the nearest town to Warrumbungle – is a six-hour drive from Sydney. Visit nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation

Your idea of romance is: Making earth-friendly choices
Place: Somewhere Unique
Where: Hunter Valley
Somewhere Unique is a pair of cottages and the first accommodation property in Hunter Valley Wine Country to achieve EcoTourism certification through Ecotourism Australia. The two couples-only retreats named Lowanna and Allawah are tucked into tranquil bushland and boast natural bamboo flooring, stylish earthy colour schemes and valley views. Inside the villas are stylish and cosy with a huge bath for two, plush king-size bed and rain shower. Enjoy breakfast on the deck; go for a spin on the villa's two bicycles or hit the Hunter Valley wine trail. Visit somewhereunique.com.au