Hi everyone! So most of you may know
that I’m actually English, and I went through a big move from London to
Australia and I now live in the suburbs of Melbourne. It has been pretty hard
for me to adjust to being further away from the city and I really miss doing
things there and being around the hustle and bustle of the busy streets. I’ve
written a list of activities I’d love to do in the city of Melbourne and I realised
they are actually great date ideas, and I’m going to take my boyfriend with me
so they can be romantic days out. I wanted to share this with you because I’m
always interested in new ideas for activities, so I hope you like my list!
1. Moonlight
Cinema Melbourne | Link
“Australia’s favourite open
air cinema screening advance previews, contemporary, cult classic movies on the
Central Lawn at Royal Botanic Gardens.” This is such a romantic idea, and it’s
awesome because it is only $18 for a ticket, plus you can bring BYO picnic,
drinks, and they even have dress up nights and, my favourite, DOGGY NIGHTS! So
you can bring your puppies and just lie down on your picnic blanket outside and
be all romantic. The movies they show are from the cinema and also older movies
that are well loved. It is in the botanic gardens so you’ll be surrounded by
beautiful flowers and quiet, all with the gorgeous city skyline behind the
screen.
2. Melbourne
Museum | Link
At the
risk of sounding like the world’s most boring person, I absolutely adore the
museum. I could get lost in them for hours. The Melbourne museum is awesome and
I’ve been once before for my birthday. It is just such a rich environment and
provides a whole load of conversation material for you and your date. There is
some beautiful stuff; plants and animals, some gross stuff; the human body and
birth videos, some amazing stuff; dinosaurs and a huuuuge psychology labyrinth
(a massive passion of mine). You’ll struggle to get bored on this date, and you
can stroll around the gardens and parks that the museum is set in afterwards. Oh, they also have an amazing IMAX cinema that shows incredible 3D movies, which is also a great date idea.
3. Queen
Victoria Market | Link
Ahhh, who
doesn’t love a good market. This kind of place is the epitome of the hustle and
bustle of cities that I love, plus, you can pick up some amazing bargains.
These places are just a treasure trove of trinkets and amazing food! There’s
jewellery stands, technology, pet stuff, artwork, flowers and souvenirs, plus
incredibly delicious foods, such as Turkish and German cuisine. Yum.
4. AFL
Match | Link
Depending
on your interests in sports that is! I used to be absolutely adamant that I’d
never ever enjoy a sport, but I actually love AFL now! My boyfriend totally got
me into it and we’ve been to a couple of matches now. This is definitely one
for the boys but it’s a nice little bonding experience for a couple. I’m a
Hawthorn girl so I’m looking forward to going to a few games next season. It’s
just such an exciting experience to share on a date, and if your guy likes
sports, this is definitely a great one to go on. And if you hate sports, just
persuade him to go in the clothes shops on the way back to the car.
5. Medibank
IceHouse for Ice Skating | Link
Awww, it
is always nice to fall flat on your face in front of your date, isn’t it? Nope!
So this is one I wouldn’t personally choose for a first date, but it’s really
really fun and awkward and embarrassing later on. It’s the perfect excuse to
hold hands while you’re skating around and you can get wrapped up warm during
the winter. Afterwards, go for hot chocolate in Docklands and make an afternoon
out of it. The ice house is a really great place for that typical ice skating
date.
6. Chapel
Street – South Yarra | Link
Hopefully
your date is okay with trawling round endless shops! But if it helps, there is
a cinema on this street and a bunch of wonderful cafes with delicious coffee
and cakes for breaks when they’re needed. There’s also bars and beer gardens
(beautiful in the summer), stunning restaurants and hotels nearby. I absolutely
love Chapel Street, and it doesn’t just have to be about the shopping.
7. Werribee
Open Range Zoo | Link
The zoo!
The zoo! It’s so ridiculously exciting to me! I’ve also never been on safari so
I’m especially excited about this one. Animals and birds and furry things will
give you plenty to talk about, and getting up close and personal with the
animals will give you lovely memories together. It’s cute and childlike I
guess; a really innocent and playful date. Tickets are $30 per adult, but it’s
a whole day out. Take a picnic and sit in the sun, and spend a whole load of
time with the wonderful fluffy things. I guess this isn't technically the city (there is a zoo in the actual city) but this one looks better and more amazing so I'm going to this one!
8. Crown
| Link
Is there
anything Crown doesn’t have? If you’re looking for the ultimate date, I’d
suggest this place. There’s endless shops, an arcade, a load of impressive
restaurants, a cinema, clubs and hotels. It sits on the edge of the river, so
is picturesque and romantic if you want to take a walk alongside it. I stayed
at Crown for my 18th birthday. Granted, it was a very expensive
trip, but I have wonderful memories with my boyfriend and of the lush food, I’m
planning on going there for my 19th too! I’ll get a spa treatment
this time, mmmm.
1. SEA
LIFE Melbourne Aquarium | Link
Melbourne
Aquarium has just recently opened a few more attractions, so I’m excited about
going there now. They’ve got a crocodile and sharkies and it seems like a
really interesting place to take a date. Plenty to talk about, plenty to see,
and I always maintain that I’m half mermaid (top half mermaid, bottom half
human) so it’s always lovely to see my fishy friends.
1. Soda
Rock Diner in South Yarra | Link
This might
be one you’d include on your visit to Chapel Street, but I really wanted to
write about it separately. For my fellow foodies among you, you and your date
will probably share a love of eating out. This diner, I literally cannot say
how much I love it! It is the ultimate traditional American Diner and such a
unique experience to share with that special someone. It’s really affordable
and utterly delicious. Here are a couple of my favourite menu items:
Chicken
Burger $10.95
Grilled whole chicken breast fillet, marinated in our diner original recipe, with lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
Healthy and delicious!
Grilled whole chicken breast fillet, marinated in our diner original recipe, with lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
Healthy and delicious!
Grilled
Cheese & Ham $5.95
Extra lean Virginian ham and melted tasty cheese on grilled bread.
Extra lean Virginian ham and melted tasty cheese on grilled bread.
Chilli
Fries (Mild or Hot) $9.95
bowl of crispy fries, smothered in authentic American
beefy chilli con carne and topped with grated tasty cheese.
bowl of crispy fries, smothered in authentic American
beefy chilli con carne and topped with grated tasty cheese.
COOKIE
SHAKES $9.45
Oreo cookie crumbs mixed into our famous thickshake. In your choice of:
• chocolate
• strawberry
• vanilla
• caramel
• blue heaven
• cappuccino
• banana
• lime
• pineapple
Oreo cookie crumbs mixed into our famous thickshake. In your choice of:
• chocolate
• strawberry
• vanilla
• caramel
• blue heaven
• cappuccino
• banana
• lime
• pineapple
1. Botanic
Gardens | Link
It can be
hard to believe these beautiful rolling hills and trees are in the centre of a
huge city. The parks and gardens are so quiet and peaceful, and absolutely huge.
They are perfect for a romantic picnic near one of the fountains or flowerbeds,
and you can pick up your food at a nearby 7/11. Sandwiches, slurpees and
sunbathing in the grass with your date? Sounds amazingly relaxing and peaceful.
The perfect low cost date.
What is your favourite idea
for a date?
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