Australia Honeymoon (Sydney, Hamilton Island, Brisbane)

We're honeymooning in Australia in late August for 2 weeks.

Any suggestions on activities, must see places, restaurants etc.?

I'm from Brisbane, I moved to Canada.

If you have any questions at all, ask me.

As far as a honeymoon goes, Hamilton Island is fantastic, and so is Airlie Beach (if you're really liking wanting to spend time on the Great Barrier Reef).

There are some gorgeous hotels on the Gold Coast near Brisbane too, but the Gold Coast is a huge tourist destination so it is a little busy.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane is the best place to cuddle a koala and feed roo's.

You cannot cuddle koalas in New South Wales (where Sydney is).

I have zorbed, but in the ones that strap you in. It is a lot of fun, but if you're queasy, it might get messy!

Keep in mind, Brisbane is a HUGE city, landwise, but there is public transport everywhere.

I haven't been to the Blue Mountains, but I have heard they're pretty impressive! HOWEVER - what we in Australia deem impressive as far as mountains go, my Canadian fiance calls "hills".

Honeymoon in Australia will be fantastic!!!!! I thought I was the only one crazy enough to consider marrying in Mexico and then traveling to Australia/New Zealand for the hm. Do you have any good info on how long flight is and any good tips for airlines that fly from mexico out there

I just got back from Sydney it is so much fun. You can see so much is a short amount of time. I really liked the featherdale park it is outside the city you take a train you can pet kangaroos and koalas, the opera house is great, shopping is really good, you will have a blast.

My proposal was in Sydney! I agree with the Brisbane Animal Sanctuary. Awesome. The Taranga Zoo in Sydney is also a must. I in fact hate zoos and loved this one because it has amazing habitats and the animals just hop around you in large, enclosed areas. The ferry ride over from Cicular Quay is inexpensive, frequent, and fun.

I have been to Hamilton Island too and you must rent one of the golf carts to get around the island. You can walk too, but the golf cart is super fun.