Top Things to do on Valentine's Day in Melbourne
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Valentine's Day. The perfect opportunity to spend time with your loved one(s) and enjoy some togetherness. From the hundreds of options of places to go and things to do to celebrate the day (and night) here's a few activities that go a little outside the usual whilst still remaining in the romantic theme of the day.
GAZE
It's often said that people in love have stars in their eyes. The
m/whatson/event/?event=563744 Planetarium at Scienceworks is offering something very similar. Cheese and wine, ancient love stories, the Planetarium's latest production "Starlight", a live dome presentation of Melbourne's night sky and stargazing outdoors (if Melbourne's weather permits) plus a free planisphere. What more could you want in a Valentine's Day adventure? Two sessions are available: 7.30pm – 9.30pm, 8.30pm – 10.30pm, cost: $24-$28. Bookings are essential – phone 13 1102 or book
Online (Select promotions & special events). This is an 18 plus event.
For a stunning day or nighttime view of Melbourne and surrounds plus some extras, the Melbourne Star has several
special packages available for Valentine's Day including an option for your own private cabin with or without food and beverages.
RUN (in your undies)
Cupid's Undie Run is a fun fundraising event involving a ('brief') run in your undies as well as before and after parties. Run on your own, with your significant other, friends, family, start a team or join one. Registration is $60 - $70, register
here. Note that this is an 18 plus event. Find out the latest news on their
Facebook page.
HIGH DRINKS (and eats)
If high tea (or high coffee) takes your fancy as a Valentine's Day treat you can try
Overnewton Castle or
The Windsor for high tea and Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto offers both
high tea and
high coffee . Prices range from $45 - $89.
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RIDE
Puffing Billy's Valentine's Day Dinner features a magical twilight stream train ride through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Dinner on the train with a strolling violinist to entertain you plus moonlight walk by the lake sounds like the ultimate romantic evening. See their
website for further information and bookings.
LISTEN
There's nothing like beautiful music whether in the sunshine, twilight or moonlight and Valentine's Day offers several options:
Melbourne Zoo Twilights is featuring Boys in the Band;
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Sydney Myer Free Concerts at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl features a program of star-crossed love in "
A Musical Valentine "; and
Hobsons Bay Summer Sounds Series showcases Pierce Brothers and Gena Rose Bruce at Commonwealth Reserve in Williamstown.
Take along a picnic and a rug for a perfect Valentine's Day musical experience.
TAKE A PUNT
Why not take a
punt in the Royal Botanic Gardens, a gondola ride with
Venice on the Yarra or if horses are more your thing, on Valentine's Day Yarra Valley Racing is offering a day of live blues music, horse racing, food, wine and free children's activities on course. For more information see their range of
packages .
If you have a recommendation for a fun Valentine's Day activity or event, please share it with us by leaving a comment.
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