Valentine's Day In Sydney 2023 : Failproof Date Ideas

We’re only three weeks away from the day of luv we call Valentine’s Day. While the flow of sentiment should remain the same on the other 364 days as well,  this is a day where your other half will expect something special and unique, even if they insist a thousand times that they don’t want anything (trust us, they do!). 

If you’re looking to spoil your ‘one and only’ with a gift for the ages, then grab a glass of Rosé, sit back and read along this short lowdown of some of the most unique gift ideas for Valentine’s Day 2023.

Treat her to a romantic dinner cruise in Sydney

If you ask us which is the most romantic backdrop for an exquisite dining out in the city, there’s only one inevitable answer : Sydney Harbour. The slow descent of the sun, the one by one glistening of the city lights, the perfect waves of the waterways, and of course, the breathtaking sight of the illuminated harbour icons. Why not make this your setting for a romantic dinner?

A Valentine's Day cruise combines all the above, along with a decadent dining which features global flavours and premium Aussie drinks. To add a bit of spice to your celebrations, you can check out cruises that feature live shows and DJs! You simply can’t go wrong with this one!

Catch a flick outside the Imax

The ol’ dinner and movie combo can never go out of style, but when you’re in a city like Sydney, where you can always kick it up a notch, you do just that! Ditch the Imax for an alfresco cinema date at one of Sydney’s top venues. The city has some splendid outdoor cinema locations and on Feb 14th, they will be screening Valentine’s Day-appropriate movies. 

Here, you won’t encounter the usual ‘shush’ when talking aloud and criticising Hollowood and their preposterous portrayal of love. But the major highlight over your regular indoor cinema is that you get more space to spread out under a blanket and even more freedom to chat or canoodle. Moonlight Cinemas and Westpac OpenAir are two popular venues to look out for.

Explore the great outdoors of Sydney 

Life can get you pretty hard and down when you’re living in a bustling metropolis like Sydney. It is almost mandatory to enjoy occasional retreats away from the big smoke to revitalise your mind and body, and that's exactly what you can do for your main squeeze (and yourself) on this V-Day. From taking a dip at one of the many ocean pools to heading to a secret cove and spending hours just laying down and blurting out random convos, Sydney has it in spades when it comes to outdoor experiences. 

You can even put on your running shoes and embark on a coastal walk at the Royal National Park for a nature retreat.

Gaze at the stars

Nyctophilics and Astrophiles assemble, you’re going to hold hands and gaze at the stars in the Blue Mountains. Honestly, we can’t think of a more romantic night out than spending a night beneath the stars with your love. The Blue Mountains Stargazing offers an exceptional experience alongside Dr Dimitri Douchin, who apparently knows too well about the stars and their little stories. 

The skies here are so clear that you’ll be able to identify stars, planets and constellations only with your naked eye, all the while listening to eye-opening facts from the astrophysicist. You can also use professional-grade ‘scopes to spot our moon, Saturn’s rings, and other deep objects!

Comment down below how your Valentine’s Day went!