Romantic Date In Brisbane: Four Top Ideas

Being the third largest city in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is rapidly becoming one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the country. This capital city of Queensland is well known for its amalgamation of subtropical landscapes and modern architectures in a riverfront setting and also acts as a gateway to many of Australia's attractions. If you are planning a trip to Brisbane with your special someone, here are some of the best date ideas in the city.

Glide along the Brisbane River

A city like Brisbane looks absolutely stunning from outside the city and a great way to experience this is to explore the Brisbane River, which links together with the inner city. The river stands witness to some of the popular outdoor activities, adventure sports, major attractions, restaurants that thrive on the riverfront. A lunch cruise in Brisbane sets the perfect mood for a romantic outing with some of the city’s biggest icons and natural gems as backdrop. Feast on an incredible array of dishes as you marvel at the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Story Bridge and much more before hitting the outer decks for clicking some unique photographs. To get the maximum out of your cruising experience, pick the vessels which offer live entertainment and an onboard licensed bar and take Brisbane River lunch cruise to the next level.

Jump on a Ghost Tour in the Middle of the City

Are you ready to add a bit of thrill to your romantic night out? Walk the streets of Brisbane in a unique experience where you explore the historic haunted sites of Queensland combined with the ancient art of storytelling! This thrilling 1.5 hour walking tour will surely add an extra element of surprise and excitement to your date and when you hear the bizarre stories of Brisbane’s past it will make you reach for your partner’s hand for solace. You can even opt for tours that explore crime trails around the city which delve deeper into the stories behind each of them and into the actual sites!

Battle it out at an Old School Arcade

If you’re going out for the first time with your special date, there’s no better location to get to know them than at an old-school arcade centre. Live like a kid again at the Netherworld Old School Arcade which features an incredible list of games from the past, a drinking hole and a diner! The food here is renowned around the city for its playful and mindful theme which is a result of the fusion between Asian and American flavours and the bar has a wider selection which is more than enough to intensify your cravings. You can have unlimited fun here by taking up the scoreboard on many retro games, board games and even the original Nintendo 64 and PlayStation consoles.

Enter Nature’s Paradise at Mt. Coot-tha

 If you and your partner are nature lovers this is the place for you! Visit Queensland’s premier subtropical garden, located only an hour away from the city centre and take a leisurely walk through its enchanting world of flowers, lakes and wildlife! Hop on the many fun and educative tours in the garden such as the minibus tours and have a deeper understanding about life that thrives here and what it takes to sustain this astounding ecosystem. Most visitors spend their time lurking near the ornamental lakes and Japanese Gardens but the extent of this garden lies far beyond these attractions. On your way back you can stop at the Brisbane Lookout at the top of Mt. Coot-tha to enjoy the best views of the city.