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Melbourne’s relaxed atmosphere and sophisticated charm bring out the romantic in us all. Meander through dreamy parks and gardens, take a trip specially designed for two then dine by candlelight and you’ll find yourself falling in love all over again.

 

 

A night at the theatre  

Seeing a musical, comedy or play at one of Melbourne’s bevy of beautiful and historic theatres adds immeasurably to the overall experience. Dress up to the nines and see what’s playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre (Exhibition St), the Regent Theatre (Collins St), the Princess Theatre (Spring St) and the Forum (Flinders St).

 

Colonial Tramcar restaurant 
 

Tramcar RestaurantThe orient express of city trams offers a romantic dinner for two with a difference. The refurbished fleet of restaurant tramcars ooze old-world opulence and charm, and the fare includes a five-course dinner and drinks. Bookings: 9696 4000. Website: tramrestaurant.com.au

 

Gondola cruise on the Yarra
 

Wile away the early-evening in a gondola on the Yarra, whispering sweet nothings into that special someone’s ear as the sun sets over the city skyline.

 

Bookings: 9399 1991

 

GPOGPO (Bourke St Mall)


Shopping is a truly romantic experience at the newly revamped GPO. The ambience is exquisite, the shops are exclusive, the design is cutting-edge and the atmosphere is ripe with expectation. After you’ve blown your budget, retire to Juliet’s Champagne Bar on level 1 for some well earned bubbles.

 

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Hot air balloon ride


Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon flight across Melbourne’s BD, parks and gardens. The early rise ensures that you’ll be back down to earth in time for a champagne breakfast.

 

Bookings: 1800 627 661 or 1300 729 716

 

Max Brenner chocolates


Max Brenner Chocolates Gazing into your lover’s eyes can be diverting but what could be more fun than doing it while slurping gooey chocolate fondue through a straw. If fondue doesn’t do it for you, then chocolate drinks, soufflés and waffles surely will.

 

Address: QV Square (off Swanston St)

 

Picnic at Royal Botanic Gardens

 

Pack a hamper of delicacies from David Jones Food Hall and catch a tram to the gardens’ entrance on Domain Rd. The magic of the gardens will do the rest.

 

Address: Domain Rd, South Yarra; No 8 Tram

 

Retreat on Spring

 

The key to romance is relaxation and this holistic urban retreat revives and rejuvenates new and not-so-new romantics with Aveda beauty treatments, a nail spa and organic juice and brunch bar.

 

Address: 49 Spring St;

Telephone: 9654 0909

 

Spellbox

 

Spells and potions abound at this purveyor of magick wares, and there’s nothing more bewitching than a love potion to get you in the mood.

 

Address: Shop 17, Royal Arcade, Bourke St Mall

 

Syracuse


Tucked away in a cobbled laneway in a grand old Victorian building, Syracuse is one of Melbourne’s most romantic places for excellent tapas, fine wines and European ambience.

 

Address: Bank Place, off Little Collins St

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