Honeymoon from Australia
Every destination seen through an Australian passport: where you can go without an embassy visa, how long it takes from Sydney, and what a week for two costs in AUD.
The short answer
68 of 83 honeymoon places need no embassy visa on an Australian passport. The closest are Queenstown and Fiji.
Cheapest abroad without an embassy visa: Mahabaleshwar ($554), Mount Abu ($554) and Kodaikanal ($604) for a simple week for two.
- No embassy visa
- 68 of 83
- Under 6 hours away
- 9
- At home
- 8
- Prices in
- AUD
Minimoons and short trips
Short flight, no embassy visa
Within about six hours of Sydney, with visa-free entry, a visa on arrival or a quick online form. Good for a short honeymoon or a minimoon.
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Honeymoons without leaving Australia
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Make the most of your leave
The cheapest weeks to take off in 2027
Nine days away for the fewest days of leave, using Australia’s public holidays and weekends.
Sat 23 Jan – Sun 31 Jan
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Australia Day
Sun 21 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
4 days of leave for 9 days off · Good Friday, Easter Monday
Fri 1 Jan – Sat 9 Jan
5 days of leave for 9 days off · New Year's Day
Mon 20 Dec – Tue 28 Dec
5 days of leave for 9 days off · Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day
The full list
Every destination on an Australian passport
Sorted by how easy entry is, then by flight time from Sydney. Prices are for two people for 7 nights on the ground, flights not included.
| Destination | Visa | From SYD | Simple week | Comfort week | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Australia | Home country | ~1.5h | $2,416 | $4,731 | Apr–Jan |
| Tasmania Australia | Home country | ~2h | $2,818 | $5,234 | Oct–Apr |
| Noosa Australia | Home country | ~2h | $2,617 | $5,234 | Apr–Jan |
| Byron Bay Australia | Home country | ~2h | $2,919 | $5,838 | Apr–Jan |
| Whitsundays Australia | Home country | ~3.5h | $3,120 | $6,341 | Apr–Nov |
| Port Douglas & Daintree Australia | Home country | ~4h | $3,137 | $5,956 | Jun–Nov |
| Great Ocean Road Australia | Home country | ~4.5h | $2,818 | $5,033 | Jun–Sep, Nov–Apr |
| Margaret River Australia | Home country | ~8h | $3,422 | $6,140 | Oct–May |
| Queenstown New Zealand | Visa-free · official | ~3h | $3,523 | $6,643 | Nov–Apr |
| Fiji Fiji | Visa-free, 120 days · official | ~5.5h | $2,444 | $5,263 | May–Oct |
| Singapore Singapore | Visa-free · official | ~8.5h | $2,013 | $4,529 | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep |
| Bora Bora French Polynesia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~10h | $4,357 | $11,503 | May–Sep (rated Good) |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | Visa-free · official | ~11.5h · 1 stop | $1,007 | $2,315 | Feb, Jun–Jul |
| Langkawi Malaysia | Visa-free · official | ~12h · 1 stop | $1,037 | $2,546 | Jan–Mar |
| Phuket & Krabi Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | $956 | $2,617 | Dec–Apr |
| Koh Samui Thailand | Visa-free, 60 days · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | $1,007 | $3,120 | Feb–Aug |
| Mauritius Mauritius | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~14.5h · 1 stop | $1,812 | $4,831 | May, Sep–Nov |
| Kyoto Japan | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~14.5h · 1 stop | $1,872 | $4,489 | Nov |
| Seychelles Seychelles | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~16h · 1 stop | $2,861 | $6,384 | Jun–Aug, Oct |
| Cape Town & Winelands South Africa | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~17h · 1 stop | $1,459 | $3,623 | Sep–May |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | Visa-free, 30 days · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $2,063 | $4,882 | Oct–May |
| Costa Rica Costa Rica | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | $2,315 | $4,882 | Dec–Apr |
| Cancún Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $1,754 | $4,572 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Santorini Greece | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $2,194 | $5,516 | May–Oct |
| Lapland Finland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $3,120 | $7,046 | Jun–Mar |
| Tulum Mexico | Visa-free, 180 days · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $1,855 | $4,673 | Jul, Dec–May |
| Bahamas Bahamas | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $4,040 | $8,167 | Nov–Jul |
| Saint Lucia Saint Lucia | Visa-free, 42 days · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $2,818 | $6,744 | Nov–Jul |
| Dubrovnik & Hvar Croatia | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $2,114 | $4,932 | May–Sep |
| Iceland Iceland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~24.5h · 1 stop | $4,026 | $7,448 | Jun–Mar |
| Paris France | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~25h · 1 stop | $2,738 | $5,757 | Apr–Oct |
| Amalfi Coast Italy | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~25.5h · 1 stop | $2,516 | $5,938 | May–Oct |
| Marrakech Morocco | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~26h · 1 stop | $1,157 | $3,020 | Sep–May |
| Swiss Alps Switzerland | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~26.5h · 1 stop | $4,342 | $7,865 | Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Azores Portugal | Visa-free, 90 days · official | ~28h · 1 stop | $2,013 | $3,825 | Mar–Nov |
| Bali Indonesia | Visa on arrival · official | ~6.5h | $985 | $2,746 | May–Oct |
| Maui United States | eTA (online) · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $4,932 | $8,354 | All year |
| Kauaʻi United States | eTA (online) · official | ~13.5h · 1 stop | $4,882 | $8,304 | All year |
| Maldives Maldives | Visa on arrival · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | $3,894 | $8,926 | Jan–Apr, Jun |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival · official | ~16h · 1 stop | $906 | $2,617 | Dec–Apr |
| Zanzibar Tanzania | Visa on arrival · official | ~18h · 1 stop | $1,385 | $3,750 | Jun–Mar |
| Maasai Mara Kenya | eTA (online) · official | ~20h · 1 stop | $7,937 | $12,970 | Jun–Mar |
| Napa Valley United States | eTA (online) · official | ~20h · 1 stop | $5,033 | $9,361 | Apr–Nov |
| Aspen United States | eTA (online) · official | ~20h · 1 stop | $4,932 | $9,864 | Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Cappadocia Türkiye | Visa on arrival · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $1,459 | $3,925 | Apr–Oct |
| Banff Canada | eTA (online) · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $3,784 | $6,603 | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar |
| Sedona United States | eTA (online) · official | ~21.5h · 1 stop | $3,724 | $7,348 | Mar–May, Aug–Nov |
| Florida Keys United States | eTA (online) · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $3,523 | $6,643 | Jul, Nov–May |
| Istanbul Türkiye | Visa on arrival · official | ~22.5h · 1 stop | $1,359 | $3,120 | Apr–Nov |
| Smoky Mountains United States | eTA (online) · official | ~23.5h · 1 stop | $2,567 | $4,580 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Scottish Highlands United Kingdom | eTA (online) · official | ~26h · 1 stop | $2,667 | $4,781 | May–Jun (rated Good) |
| Phu Quoc Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~12h · 1 stop | $906 | $2,214 | Dec–Apr |
| Hoi An & Ha Long Bay Vietnam | e-Visa · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | $856 | $2,315 | Feb–Apr |
| Bhutan Bhutan | e-Visa · official | ~15h · 1 stop | $3,422 | $5,335 | Nov–Dec |
| Andaman Islands India | e-Visa · official | ~15h · 1 stop | $1,021 | $2,480 | Nov–Apr |
| Goa India | e-Visa · official | ~15.5h · 1 stop | $755 | $1,862 | Nov–May |
| Kerala India | e-Visa · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | $805 | $2,114 | Dec–Mar |
| Udaipur India | e-Visa · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | $805 | $2,315 | Sep–Mar |
| Jaipur India | e-Visa · official | ~16.5h · 1 stop | $654 | $1,812 | Oct–Mar |
| Kashmir India | e-Visa · official | ~17h · 1 stop | $805 | $2,013 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Mar |
| Lakshadweep India | e-Visa · official | ~17h · 1 stop | $1,373 | $2,631 | Oct–Apr |
| Ladakh India | e-Visa · official | ~17h · 1 stop | $856 | $1,912 | Jun–Sep |
| Ooty India | e-Visa · official | ~18h · 1 stop | $604 | $1,409 | Dec–Apr |
| Mussoorie India | e-Visa · official | ~18h · 1 stop | $604 | $1,510 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Meghalaya India | e-Visa · official | ~18h · 1 stop | $654 | $1,409 | Nov–Apr |
| Wayanad India | e-Visa · official | ~18h · 1 stop | $654 | $1,661 | Nov–Feb |
| Manali India | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $654 | $1,560 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec–Feb |
| Darjeeling India | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $604 | $1,459 | Nov–Mar |
| Coorg India | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $705 | $1,912 | Nov–Apr |
| Kodaikanal India | e-Visa · official | ~18.5h · 1 stop | $604 | $1,409 | Jan–Mar |
| Munnar India | e-Visa · official | ~19h · 1 stop | $654 | $1,661 | Dec–Mar |
| Nainital India | e-Visa · official | ~19h · 1 stop | $604 | $1,510 | Oct–May |
| Shimla India | e-Visa · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $604 | $1,560 | Feb–May, Oct–Dec |
| Gangtok & Sikkim India | e-Visa · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $705 | $1,661 | Feb, Oct–Dec |
| Mahabaleshwar India | e-Visa · official | ~19.5h · 1 stop | $554 | $1,409 | Nov–May |
| Mount Abu India | e-Visa · official | ~20h · 1 stop | $554 | $1,308 | Sep–Apr |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | Visa required · official | ~12.5h · 1 stop | $2,063 | $4,227 | Oct–Apr |
| Palawan Philippines | Visa required · official | ~13.5h | $1,228 | $2,738 | Jan–Apr |
| Pokhara Nepal | Visa required · official | ~17.5h · 1 stop | $755 | $1,812 | Oct–Apr |
| Baku Azerbaijan | Visa required · official | ~20h · 1 stop | $1,107 | $2,365 | Apr–Oct |
| Georgia Georgia | Visa required · official | ~20.5h · 1 stop | $956 | $2,013 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Egypt Egypt | Visa required · official | ~22h · 1 stop | $1,057 | $2,416 | Nov–Apr |
| Barcelona & Mallorca Spain | Visa required · official | ~25h · 1 stop | $2,114 | $4,328 | Mar–Nov |
What the visa labels mean, sources and downloads
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
Visa rules from the Passport Index dataset (updated 2026-10-10), for tourism stays; not individually confirmed with each government. Always confirm on the linked official site before booking. Travel times are door-to-door estimates. Rates as of 2026-10-09. Download: CSV · JSON
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Flight times from Sydney, Melbourne and PerthThe popular places from each home airport
| Destination | Sydney | Melbourne | Perth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldives | ~15.5h | ~15h | ~9h |
| Bali | ~6.5h | ~6h | ~4h |
| Fiji | ~5.5h | ~6.5h | ~9.5h |
| Tasmania | ~2h | ~1.5h | ~4.5h |
| Whitsundays | ~3.5h | ~4h | ~6h |
| Port Douglas & Daintree | ~4h | ~4.5h | ~6h |
| Noosa | ~2h | ~3h | ~6h |
| Byron Bay | ~2h | ~3h | ~5.5h |
Questions couples ask
Questions couples from Australia ask
Which honeymoon destinations are visa-free for Australian passport holders?
Of the 83 destinations we cover, these need no embassy visa on an Australian passport (visa-free, on arrival, an online eTA or an e-visa): Bora Bora, Maldives, Seychelles, Santorini, Saint Lucia, Amalfi Coast, Queenstown, Fiji, Maui and Kauaʻi, and 58 more. Rules change, so check the official source before you book.
What is the closest international honeymoon from Australia?
From Sydney, the shortest trips abroad without an embassy visa are Queenstown (about 3 hours) and Fiji (about 5.5 hours).
What is the cheapest honeymoon abroad from Australia?
On the ground, the cheapest no-embassy-visa picks are Mahabaleshwar (from $554 for a simple week for two), Mount Abu (from $554 for a simple week for two) and Kodaikanal (from $604 for a simple week for two). Flights are extra.
Where should we honeymoon in December from Australia?
Within 12 hours of Sydney and without an embassy visa, December’s weather favours Margaret River, Phu Quoc, Tasmania, Great Ocean Road and Queenstown.
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