Too often, date night falls into the tired old dinner-and-movie routine – but it doesn’t have to be so boring.
Kicking your dates up a notch doesn’t have to involve a Fifty Shades-style “red room” (but it can if that’s what you’re into).
There are plenty of creative and unusual date ideas ranging in price and effort, whether we’re talking about date nights with a brand-new flame or your long-term love.
We’ve gone and set you up for the next 12 weeks with activities for the adventurous, competitive, active and relaxed – so now you have no excuse.
For the active:
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1. Hiking.
A hiking date is a great way to keep fit. Pack a picnic, a good pair of joggers and get chatting in between panting. There’s no pressure for constant eye contact and you can easily have a gander at your date if you let him or her walk in front. #howstheserenity.
2. Indoor rock climbing.
Rock climbing is all about supporting and trusting your partner so your date could be a pretty good indication of the state and future of your relationship. Work on any sore muscles with a post-date massage.
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3. Trampolining.
Trampoline centres with wall-to-wall bouncing are not just for children’s parties – they can definitely make a fun date. But go in prepared, because most of us aren’t as fit as our seven-year-old selves and it’s easy to forget that trampolining is bloody hard work. Prepare to get red-faced and super sweaty.
For the adventurous:
1. Hot air ballooning.
Take in some of Australia’s most spectacular locations from the air with a hot air balloon trip. Some companies even include a champagne breakfast with their flights. Fancy.
2. A mini road trip.
Write 30, 60 and 90 on three separate pieces of paper, put them in a hat and get your significant other to draw one out. Whichever number they choose, drive for that many minutes in a random direction and do whatever activity you find there.
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My husband took me to an "escape room" last week in Melbourne which was fun. I'd never heard of them. I believe there are a few in Melbourne and Sydney but not sure where else.