Are your date nights getting a bit old and boring? Add some spice and pizzazz to your dates with these ridiculously romantic date night ideas in Sydney!
You don’t have to settle for the cliche dinner and movie when there are plenty of new and exciting things you could do to bond and spark some romance with the love of your life. Whether you have an appetite for a romantic cruise or a thrilling round of axe throwing, these date night ideas in Sydney won’t disappoint!
Here are our top picks of date night activities in Sydney:
- Challenge each other and go axe throwing in Sydney
- Go sky high on a Sydney Seaplanes Flight
- Solve some mysteries with the Escape Hunt Experience in Sydney
- Wine and dine as you cruise along the Sydney Harbour
- Enjoy some champagne and oysters at Bar 83 by Sydney Tower
- Feast up high at Sydney Tower Infinity Bar and Dining [Previously 360 Bar and Dining]
- Marvel at the 360-degree rotating view of Sydney at SkyFeast
- Go on an afternoon luxury cruise with a seafood feast plus bottomless champagne on Sydney Harbour
- Bring your fur babies on a pet-friendly designer staycation for two at Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour
1. Challenge each other and go axe throwing in Sydney
If you’ve got a competitive spirit, then you and your love should try your hand at axe throwing! What better way to foster your bond than by learning something new and different together while enjoying some friendly competition? Don’t fret if you haven’t tried it before, the coach will teach you all you need to know for a truly competitive game of axe throwing.
Sparks—and axes!—will fly with this fun date night idea in Sydney. Plus, you can get $25 off when you use your Dine & Discover NSW Voucher to book the 1 hour private lane!
If you want to go on a group date, you can also opt to book a group package for 2 hours. The minimum number of people needed to book the group package is 8 pax, so you can bring the whole squad!
2. Go sky high on a Sydney Seaplanes Flight
There’s just something about seeing Sydney from above that is truly spectacular and will definitely impress the socks out of your partner! On this seaplane flight, you’ll take off from the picturesque Rose Bay and get to see Sydney’s magnificent skyline from an eagle’s perspective and even fly over the one and only Sydney Harbour Bridge and then down the coastline to Bondi.
Upon arrival back at Rose Bay, you can also opt to include a decadent champagne brunch or a delicious summer seafood platter, to be savoured over glistening waters at Empire Lounge. Oyster in one hand, champagne on the other anyone?
3. Solve some mysteries with the Escape Hunt Experience in Sydney
Here’s a unique date night idea in Sydney for the lovers of mystery, intrigue, and riddle-solving!
With the Escape Hunt Experience, you can choose from several indoor escape rooms and outdoor adventures, each one with its own set of clues and challenges to overcome. It’s an exhilarating adventure that will have you bonding and working together while having fun. You can also get a $25 discount using your Dine & Discover NSW vouchers!
You can also do a double date or bring your friends along - you can form a group of up to 5 people and your group gets an hour to try to escape and gain freedom!
4. Wine and dine as you cruise along the Sydney Harbour
If a romantic night sipping cocktails while overlooking the stunning waters of Sydney Harbour sounds like a dream, then the Sydney Harbour Bar Cruise is a great choice!
Hop on at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, and spend the afternoon, drink in hand, as you cruise through Sydney Harbour. Spend 90 minutes aboard and delight in the lounges, live music, tapas-style menu, and the assortment of cocktails including its signature Southerly Buster Mojito.
It’s the perfect romantic getaway. Plus, get $25 off when you book with your Dine & Discover NSW Vouchers!
5. Enjoy some champagne and oysters at Bar 83 by Sydney Tower
Care for some sweet champagne and mouth-watering oysters? Then you’ll love a date night at Bar 83!
Nestled on the 83rd floor of the Sydney Tower Eye, Bar 83 not only offers the best cocktails and fresh oysters but also a stunning 360-degree view of Sydney's glittering cityscape. It’s bound to be a ridiculously romantic night as you wine, dine, and gaze at the fine views of the city during sunset.
You can pick from two options of champagne—the first one being a 2-hour sitting with a bottle of G.H Mumm champagne to share with oysters and a small share plate, and the other where you can upgrade and enjoy a bottle of Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose with a dozen oysters, a small share plate, and desserts!
6. Feast up high at Sydney Tower Infinity Bar and Dining [Previously 360 Bar and Dining]
Fancy delicious contemporary Australian cuisine made from fresh farm-to-table ingredients? Sydney Tower Infinity Bar and Dining not only offers food that will make your tastebuds dance, but it also provides a great, romantic view of the city.
The night time view of the city makes for a great backdrop during a romantic night out, but it’s equally stunning during the day! It’s definitely one of the must-try restaurants with a view of Sydney hundreds of metres up in the air.
7. Marvel at the 360-degree rotating view of Sydney at SkyFeast
Another great Sydney Tower restaurant you can try out is SkyFeast, your open kitchen in the sky!
Enjoy a 360-degree rotating view (yes, it rotates!) of Sydney from 250 metres above. Have your fill of fresh seafood, salads, and cap everything off with some delectable desserts.
With Klook, you can book a 1.5-hour buffet with unlimited replenishments as well as a welcome drink. Tip: if you want to snag the best views, book a ticket with a window guarantee! This Sydney date night idea is sure to satisfy your tummy and your heart.
8. Go on an afternoon luxury cruise with a seafood feast plus bottomless champagne at Sydney Harbour
Romance your love with bottomless Mumm Grand Cordon champagne and seafood on a luxurious cruise at Sydney's newest Harbour Bar.
Your mouth will water with the decadent three-tiered seafood high tea filled with freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, Queensland prawns, smoked salmon blinis, and calamari. Your eyes will also feast on the spectacular sights of the city for a lovely afternoon spent with your significant other. Don't forget that you'll get unlimited champagne!
9. Bring your fur babies on a pet-friendly designer staycation for two at Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour
Got furbabies you don’t wanna leave alone during your romantic night for two? Then let them tag along on your date night and make it a date for 3 or more!
Book the Klook-exclusive V.I.Pooch package at Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour so you could bring your furry friend along! Enjoy the complimentary bottle of wine, the daily continental breakfast for 2, unlimited WiFi, minibar, and in-room entertainment that this fancy hotel has to offer.