A boatshed or cottage on the Hawkesbury River just an hour from Sydney is just the place to watch the world go by and enjoy an Aussie sunset. Arrive at your waterfront hideaway by water taxi to find the doors open and music playing. Fresh oysters can be delivered to your private jetty and there's a prepared food delivery service if you don't wish to cook. Properties include the Oxley Boatshed a wonderful, rustic and very comfortable waterfront boat shed, also Wobby Beach House, Serenity Cottage, Amaroo Cottage and Pelican Pier.

For more information visit Oxley Boatshed www.HawkesburyRiver.com

In the hinterland country behind Byron Bay there are many hideaways and retreats and one of these is the Tin Dog, a refurbished and extended 1900s house with high ceilings and open fires and four guestrooms including the King Room with a big marble and granite ensuite. Caring hosts prepare lavish breakfasts, served on the sunny verandah.
For more information visit The Tin Dog www.thetindog.com.au

Off the coast of New South Wales, Lord Howe Island's magic formula of beautiful beaches, two towering mountains and pretty hillsides covered in indigenous kentia palms, makes this World Heritage Listed island a must for romantics who love nature. There are many tracks through the native bush and over high headlands where you can sit and gaze down on the extraordinarily blue waters and maybe see a turtle swimming by. Lord Howe Island is surrounded by the most southerly coral reef in the world and the snorkelling, diving and fishing are all excellent. Stay at a range of guest houses including Arajilla, Pinetrees or Capella South.

For more information about Lord Howe Island visit Arajilla, Pinetrees, Capella South