Luxury South Pacific Honeymoon Review: Australia, New Zealand, Sydney, Queenstown, Kangaroo Island, Milford Sound, Blue Mountains

1) Kangaroo Island is such a unique spot and the Southern Ocean Lodge provides immaculate service and accommodations. We loved being so close to all of the wildlife and the scenery is incredible. I would go back to Kangaroo Island and stay at the Southern Ocean Lodge in a heartbeat! The service is incredibly personalized, the food is spectacular (4-5 course dinners every evening with wine pairings) and the wildlife you get to see is truly unique - no zoos or parks - just open land.

2) Milford Sound flight back to Queenstown. While we very much enjoyed the overnight cruise, the absolute highlight was seeing Milford from the air. We couldn't believe how beautiful it was. I will say, though, we got lucky with the weather because a fair amount of time they won't fly due to rain and wind. Beware - the plane seats 8!

3) Harbor Bridge Climb in Sydney - We were incredibly lucky with the weather. Highly recommend the twilight climb (6:05 pm to about 9pm) because you get to see the city as the sun sets and the weather is mild. We experienced the most magical sunset over the city.

4) Food in Queenstown - We highly recommend Rata and Botswana Butchery!

5) Trust the chef lunch @ Amisfied. Just go and have the full trust the chef lunch with wine pairings - and sit outside! You won't be disappointed. 

6) Bondi to Bronte beach walk outside of Sydney. We'd recommend a lunch at Iceberg's afterwards.