Queensland features beautiful beaches, gorgeous 5-star hotels and stunning mountains ranges and is home to some of the best proposal locations in Australia. So, whether you are looking to propose in the tropics, city, beaches, or regional areas, we’ve got you covered with the perfect Queensland proposal locations for you to pop the question!
TROPICAL QUEENSLAND
Home to some of the most picturesque beaches in Australia, Tropical Queensland is the perfect backdrop for your beach proposal. Cairns, Port Douglas and Townsville have a number of pristine, quiet beaches where you will find the privacy and stunning views that join forces to create your perfect proposal location. Engage a proposal planner to help you navigate all the natural romance that tropical Queensland provides, by finding you the perfect proposal location and styling ideas to compliment one mother nature’s most beautiful regions.
There are also plenty of stunning beach resorts with private beaches, ocean front rooms and gorgeous function and event spaces if you are looking for somewhere a little different to pop the question. Why not tell your partner that you have booked a romantic weekend away for the two of you and secretly plan for your partner’s dream proposal to take place while you are there.
THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
Why not pop the question in Australia’s most incredible underwater universe? The Great Barrier Reef is home to Australia’s first underwater hotel. Reef Suite features floor to ceiling windows and glass floors so that you and your partner can take in the marine life from your room. Wait for the sun to set, then get down on one knee in front of the fishes. This is sure to be an unforgettable proposal experience.
THE GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast is famous for its nightlife, beautiful beaches, Tambourine Mountains and thrill-seeking activities for adventurous couples. It’s array of incredible spots make up some of our favourite Queensland proposal locations.
1. Beach Proposals
Surprise your future fiancé with a gorgeous rose set up along the beach where the sun sets over the horizon while you get down on one knee and ask your partner to marry you! Add candles, a picnic blanket and a Marry Me sign for an extra special touch and don’t forget to arrange a professional photographer to capture the moment for you.
2. Skydiving
For those thrill-seeking couples, why not take your partner skydiving for an adventurous day out? You will dive first and tell your partner you will meet them at the bottom. When they are about to reach the ground, they see a large Will You Marry Me sign on the ground and you waiting on one knee with a ring box in hand. What an incredible way to start your next chapter together! Make sure you opt for the video of your dive as well so that you can capture it all on film to remember the special moment! At Gold Coast Skydive you can even land on the beach for an unforgettable proposal experience.
3. Hot Air Ballooning
Take in 360-degree views of the Gold Coast on a romantic hot air balloon ride with your partner. In half an hour or so you will see everything from the beaches to the city, mountains and valleys. Once your flight is in full swing, get down on one knee and propose! Then celebrate with a bottle of champagne and take some photos with your new fiancé before you touch down.
4. Lookout Proposal
Take your partner on a hike up the mountains and stop at a lookout to take in the stunning views. If your partner loves nature, this will be the perfect proposal for you! Whether you arrange to have a picnic or proposal company come in and set up a romantic picnic setting at the lookout for you, or just let the view do the talking for you when you get down on one knee. Just make sure you pack the ring in a backpack to avoid any suspicion from your partner on the walk there!
BRISBANE
If you are looking for a city proposal, Brisbane is the place for you! With the hustle and bustle of the city, trendy restaurants and views of the Brisbane river, you are sure to find the perfect place to propose. Brisbane is home to some of the classiest Queensland proposal locations.
1. Private dining
Brisbane has some stunning high-end restaurants with gorgeous private dining rooms perfect for an intimate and extremely romantic proposal. Arrange a proposal planner to come in and decorate the private dining room with red roses, LED candles, silk rose petals, fresh florals and balloons. Your partner will be blown away by the surprise! Pop the question, then celebrate by wining and dining with your new fiancé as you start your next chapter in style.
2. Hotels
If you’ve seen our website or Instagram, you know by now how much we love a hotel proposal! Hotels provide the perfect combination of privacy and intimacy without having to forgo the amazing views or luxury space. Hotel proposals are also wet weatherproof and a great option if your partner doesn’t want anyone around for the big moment. We work with luxury travel advisor GG Inspired to ensure that our Brisbane clients are VIP’d for their stay.
W Brisbane
W Brisbane is fairly new to the hotel scene in Brisbane and features very trendy and spacious rooms perfect for a proposal setup.
GG Inspired Inclusions:
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- USD 100 property credit to be used during your stay. Redeemable at AWAY® Spa, WET® Deck, Living Room Bar, In Room Dining and valet parking
- Complimentary daily breakfast for two in Three Blue Ducks
- Early Check-in/late Check-out, based on availability
- Priority for complimentary room upgrade (based on availability upon arrival)
- Inclusions subject to change
Emporium South Bank
If you’re looking to spoil your partner with an incredible staycation, look no further than the Frangipani Suite at Emporium South Bank. This luxurious suite is extremely spacious and has incredible views of South Bank Parklands, the Brisbane River and city. Arrange a proposal planner to set up a neon Marry Me sign on a frame filled with florals with an aisle of LED candles and silk rose petals, and don’t forget to book a professional photographer who can hide in the room to capture your partner’s reaction when they see the setting!
GG Inspired Inclusions:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for two guests per bedroom (Continental served to table, and a la carte for main course)
- Two Hour Champagne High Tea for two guests, once per stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Inclusions subject to change
REGIONAL QUEENSLAND
If you’re not into the hustle and bustle of the city, take a drive inland where you will find a selection of stunning wineries and 5-star remote lodges with gorgeous views of the countryside. Taking a road trip or making a weekend away out of your proposal plans gives you time to soak up all the love and enjoy your special moment together, creating an unforgettable proposal experience. Imagine a stunning table for two setup amongst the vineyards with a marry me sign and a bottle of wine to toast with your new fiancé after they say “YES!”. You could also hire a private function room covered with balloons, candles, florals and rose petals with large windows showing off the incredible view!
UNIQUE IDEAS
Looking for something a little different to ensure your partner gets that unforgettable proposal that they deserve? We’ve put together some of our favourite unique proposal ideas when proposing in Queensland:
1. Yacht Proposals
Hire a luxury yacht for a few hours and have a proposal planner jump onboard to decorate the boat. Imagine beautiful florals, balloon garlands and LED candles, with a large MARRY ME banner hanging from the bow. When you step on board, ask your partner to MARRY YOU! Then celebrate the start of your new chapter together with a sun set cruise along the channel while you enjoy a delicious seafood platter and bottle of French Champagne.
2. Gondolas
Your partner will be wondering whether they are in Venice or on the Gold Coast when you whisk them away on a romantic gondola ride along the channel. Arrive in style with a long red-carpet entrance and pop the question on the jetty. Then, sail off into the sunset and enjoy a private dining experience onboard.
3. Alpaca Farm
Is your partner an animal lover? Why not surprise them with the cutest proposal idea ever! Have a proposal planner set up a luxury picnic setting for you and your partner at an Alpaca farm! Once they say “YES!”, you can celebrate with the alpacas and if you’re lucky, they will even pose for photos. Then enjoy a picnic together with your new fiancé and feed the alpacas for a once in a lifetime experience.
4. Horseback Riding to Proposal Picnic Setting
Are you and your partner are the adventurous type who fill your weekends with fun activities together? Then, horseback riding to your proposal setting could be the perfect proposal idea for you! Whether it be on a ranch or along the beach, take in the scenic views and enjoy the ride until you arrive at a beautiful picnic setting where you will propose! You could also get professional photos with the horses and your new fiancé. What a special adventure to start your next chapter together.
5. Sunflower Fields
Just 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane are stunning fields of flowers blooming in Southern Queensland Country. Be sure to book a professional photographer to capture this incredible sight. Be sure to pop the question between January and March if you want to get that “YES!” in a field of yellow. This is when the sunflowers are in full bloom. But don’t worry if you can’t make it during these months, there is always something blooming here.
Now you’ve got a pretty good idea of your perfect Queensland proposal locations. It’s time to reach out to one of our expert proposal planners to help make it happen!
Tania and Gloria own one of Australia’s leading proposal planning services, My Proposal Co. With over 1,500 perfect marriage proposals and romantic dates under their belt, you know you’re in good hands. When it comes to proposal planning, they create the perfect fusion between genuinely romantic and thoughtfully designed events. My Proposal Co. have appeared across national and international media outlets as experts in all things romantic. This year, the Great Barrier Reef is one of our favourite Queensland proposal locations.
