Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, but if you’re still searching for the best Valentine’s Day date in your city, we’ve got you covered. Perhaps you’re looking for a special dinner on the day of love (February 14) or a make-up date on the weekend, it’s not too late to book these exceptional dates.
From Sydney’s most decadent (and surprising!) dessert to a rom-com under the stars on a Brisbane racecourse, we highlight the most romantic Valentine’s Day 2018 dates for you to spoil the special person in your life – plus earn some serious brownie points!
Sydney
Valentine’s Day at QT Sydney
Spoil your Valentine with the most romantic dessert on any menu. Make a reservation at the QT Sydney restaurant – Gowings Bar & Grill – for a sumptuous dinner in the chic, dimly lit, dining room. When it comes time to order dessert, surprise your date by ordering ‘Room for Dessert’ and watch their delight as a decadent Love Bomb (Bomb Alaska) treat is brought to the table alongside a room key. You and your love will be automatically checked into one of the hotel’s lavish rooms for the night where a half bottle of Mumm NV Champagne will be waiting on ice – what a treat!
When: Monday, February 12th – Sunday, February 18th, 2018
Where: QT Sydney, 49 Market St, Sydney NSW
Cost: $500 for dinner, dessert, overnight stay and a half bottle Mumm NV Champagne
QT Melbourne, QT Canberra and QT Gold Coast are also participating in ‘Room For Dessert’, make a booking here.
Order ‘Room For Dessert’ at the Sydney QT and surprise your date with this spectacular dessert and a room key.
Row boats on Darling Harbour
All aboard the love boat! Take your Valentine for a row-mantic paddle around Cockle Bay as the sun sets on the glimmering city.
When: Thursday February 1st – Sunday March 4th 6pm to 11pm Tuesday to Sunday.
Where: Darling Harbour Marina
Cost: $30 for 30 minutes
Bookings not required. Simply go to Darling Harbour Marina to pay and board your boat.
Lovers float on Darling Harbour for the month of love.
Dinner with the animals at Wild Life Sydney Zoo
If you think your partner loves their pets more than they love you – then Wild Life Sydney Zoo has the perfect date for your animal-lover. Sip bubbles and enjoy canapes alongside kangaroos and wallabies in the zoo’s Kangaroo Walk-About, and then settle in for an intimate dinner for two as the sun sets on Koala Rooftop.
When: Wednesday, 14th February 2018, 6pm – 9pm
Where: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Darling Harbour, NSW
Cost: $150pp ($300 per couple)
Book tickets here.
Dinner with the animals! This will be one unforgettable date.
Melbourne
‘Luna Love’ at Luna Park
Calling all hopeless romantics! Melbourne’s Luna Park is holding a special loved-up evening they’re calling ‘Luna Love’. The special event includes unlimited rides, a souvenir photo, a carnival game, chocolate love hearts from Chocolatier and fairy floss to share with your beau. It’s the perfect affair to take a trip back to the good ol’ days when you fell in love.
When: Wednesday 14th February, from 6pm – 11pm
Where: Luna Park, 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC
Cost: $75 per couple
Book tickets here.
Fall in love all over again on a romantic ride at Melbourne’s Luna Park.
Love Actually at South Wharf Pop-Up Riverside Cinema
Take your rom-com loving lady to a special screening of her fave movie, Love Actually, under the stars at South Wharf Pop-Up Riverside Cinema. Tickets are just $13 each, however, to make the night extra special, choose from one of the available packages. Our pick would be the champagne package which includes G.H Mumm Champagne, roses and boxes of chocolates.
When: Wednesday 14th February, from 7pm – 9:30pm
Where:Common Man, DFO South Wharf, 39 Dukes Walk, South Wharf, VIC
Cost: from $13pp
Buy tickets here.
Date-less on Valentine’s Day? Celebrate Galentine’s Day instead with your girlfriend’s and Colin Firth.
Brisbane
10 Things I Hate About You at Eagle Farm Racecourse
BYO picnic blanket and your special someone to enjoy classic rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You on the biggest screen in the southern hemisphere at Eagle Farm Racecourse. Pack your own movies snacks or purchase a Hamper Package ($55 per couple) which includes fresh prawns, a dozen Tasmanian natural oysters, baguette and farmhouse cheese platter plus dessert!
When: Wednesday 14th February, 7pm
Where: Eagle Farm Racecourse, 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD
Cost: From $10 per person
Book tickets here.
Dinner and a movie under the stars – tres romantic!
Perth
Valentine’s Day dinner cruise on the Swan River
Take a romantic cruise on the picturesque Swan River and enjoy are buffet dinner with drinks while you’re serenaded by a live performer. Everything on board is sorted for you – so all you need to do is relax once you’re there. Loved-up ladies are treated to a red rose, and the men aren’t forgotten, they’re gifted a box of chocolates.
When: Wednesday 14th February, from 7:30om-10:30pm
Where: Pier 3, Barrack Street Jetty Perth, WA
Cost: $189 per person
Book tickets here.
Utter romance is a cruise down the Swan River listening to live music.
Valentine’s Day dinner at The Best Brew Bar & Kitchen
Simply make a dinner reservation at The Best Brew Bar & Kitchen and let them spoil you and your Valentine. Each booking of two people will automatically receive a glass of sparkling wine each and a delicious chocolate dessert to share. This perfect date is proof that romance doesn’t always need to be over-the-top.
When: Wednesday 14th February
Where: 707 Wellington Street, Perth WA
Book a table here.
A super sweet low-key option for the love in your life.
Adelaide
Valentine’s Day picnic at Glen Ewin Estate
A picnic among the vines, could anything be more magical? This Valentine’s Day, take your love to Glen Ewin Estate (about 30 minutes outside of the city) and bask in the setting sun with a hamper for two. Enjoy all-you-can-eat-figs and a bottle of bubbly to share. BYO rug!
When:Wednesday, 14 February, 2018 from 6pm
Where: Lower Hermitage Road, Houghton, SA 5131
Cost: $80 per couple with a bottle of The Gatehouse Sparkling or $150 per couple with a bottle of Veuve Cliquot.
Book tickets here.
Valentine’s Day four-course aphrodisiac dinner at Pane e Latte
Want to get the sparks flying this Valentine’s Day? The chefs at Pane e Latte have created an indulgent four-course aphrodisiac menu, sure to get you and your Valentine hot under the collar. Expect oysters!
When: Wednesday, 14 February, 2018, two sittings at 6pm and 8:30pm
Where: 587 Regency Road, Broadview, SA
Cost: $80 per person
Make a reservation here.
Canberra
Valentine’s Day high tea at Burbury rooftop terrace
Clink glasses and make a toast to love at a Valentine’s Day-inspired high tea on the Burbury rooftop terrace of Hotel Realm. With a choice of three different high-tea options and three-different price ranges, you can tailor the date to you and your plus one. To sweeten the deal even more, each guest receives a glass of Prosecco on arrival and will go in the draw to win a couple’s signature massage at the hotel’s spa valued at $240. Yes please!
When: Saturday, 17 February, 2018 seatings at 12pm, 2:30pm or dusk 5:30pm
Where: Realm Hotel, 18 National Circuit Barton ACT
Cost: From $50 per person
Make a reservation here.
