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Couples find romantic punting on the lake, after-dark Lightscape trails and high-tea dates, plus plenty of secluded lawns for picnics; easy tram access and long opening hours make it a near-perfect date venue.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Couples can share blockbuster exhibitions, NGV Friday Nights with live music and drinks, and linger beneath the Great Hall’s stained-glass ceiling. Tickets for special shows cost extra but the mood is romantic.
Recommended visit duration: 2–4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to National Gallery of Victoria (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Hot-air balloons at sunrise, secluded vineyard stays, day spas and candlelit cellar tastings make the region overtly romantic, and quiet gardens or sunset lookouts add private time for partners.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Shared window benches, three-course Steam & Cuisine lunch and quiet Emerald Lake walks create a romantic day; crowds and hard wooden seats reduce comfort slightly on peak dates.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Puffing Billy Railway (couple trip)Private pavilions, hilltop views, massage packages and moonlit 18+ bathing create a romantic setting where partners share experiences in privacy or explore together.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Peninsula Hot Springs (couple trip)Shared sunset lookouts, quiet coastal walks, and splurge-worthy helicopter rides feel romantic; limited on-site dining and full exposure to wind and rain are the only notable downsides.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Twelve Apostles (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Sunset strolls, dinner cruises and picnic lawns create romantic options day or night, and evening lighting along Southbank keeps the area comfortable for pairs.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Yarra River (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Couples enjoy sunset views, colourful hut photo spots, grassy Green Point picnics and waterfront dining, all walkable with lighting for an easy, romantic return to transport.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Brighton beach (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Couples can walk St Kilda Pier at sunset, spot little penguins, share waterfront dining at Donovans, and relax on wide sand; nightlife and hotels are steps away.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to St Kilda beach (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Couples can dine at The Barre, enjoy evening ballet or concerts, toast on a foyer balcony, and stroll the lit riverbank; nearby parking and late-night tram stops support relaxed date nights.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Arts Centre Melbourne (couple trip)10 BEST nearby Activities