"We were both invited along as guests and flew into Queensland for it. We hit off straight away," Levi says.
"Since then I have flown up to Queensland a few more times to spend time with him, which turned into a number of adventures travelling around the east coast of Australia together, and it evolved so naturally and easily.
"It's something we both were not expecting, but when you know, you know, and we are both so happy."
Cooper, a former prison case worker, was surprised that Levi isn't originally a city boy, and was pleased he does the things he also loves, like quad biking and horse riding. Levi upped the adventure sports and took Cooper, who is afraid of heights, skydiving at Byron Bay.
The pair say they balance each other well, with very similar morals, and both being family-orientated. Levi has already met Cooper's nearest and dearest and says he has spent some amazing time with them.
He now can't wait to bring him to New Zealand to meet his family.
The pair still live in different parts of Australia; Levi in Melbourne and Cooper in rural northern New South Wales.
They are currently working on what their next plans will be, and where they will be based together.