Looking for a fun date idea? It’s so easy to get bogged down by the daily juggle of school runs and life admin, often leaving your relationship at the bottom of the to-do list. To help you reconnect, Newy with Kids has put together an epic guide to the most romantic and unique things for couples to do across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter. It’s time to mark a date on the calendar, enjoy a local adventure, and bring the romance back into your relationship.
Our guide isn’t just for traditional date nights. We’ve found plenty of activities perfect for a “day date” while the kids are at school or childcare. You don’t have to be a parent to enjoy these ideas, and they aren’t strictly for partners either. Enjoy a date with your bestie or a special outing with your mum!
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas, so make sure you keep checking back. And, if you know of a great date idea we might have missed, please email us and we’ll add it to the list!
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Adventure | Art | At Home | Food & Drink | Free | Fun| History | Movies| Music | Relaxation | Sports | Unique | Weekends Away |Words
Dates for Adventure Lovers
These dates are full-on action. For couples who prefer ‘doing’ over ‘dining.’
Explore the Newcastle or Lake Macquarie coastline
Enjoy an adventure boat tour with Coast XP, departing from either Newcastle or Lake Macquarie. You and your date can take in stunning coastal views while spotting dolphins, seals, and even whales during the cooler months. For the ultimate experience, try one of their packages that combines a tour with a delicious lunch or a guided nature walk. Read more about Coast XP.
Go sand boarding or sand surfing on Stockton Dunes
If you prefer the sand to the water, Sand Dune Safaris in Port Stephens, offer both sit-down sandboarding and stand-up sand surfing on the giant sand dunes of Worimi Conservation Lands, Stockton Beach. You’ll also enjoy a 4WD tour of the dunes on the way to their private sandboarding area. Read more about Sand Dune Safaris.
Ziplining at WildNets Newcastle
Take your date to new heights, literally! Head to Blue Gum Hills State Park and test your limits among the treetops at WildNets Newcastle. It’s the perfect mix of a mental and physical challenge as you navigate your way through rope ladders, wobbly bridges, tunnels, and cargo nets, all topped off with the ultimate adrenaline rush on their zip lines. Read more about WildNets Newcastle.
Kayak Newcastle Harbour or Lake Macquarie
Enjoy a leisurely paddle on Newcastle Harbour or Lake Macquarie in a double sea kayak. Out and About Adventures offers guided kayak tours from Newcastle Harbour and Wangi.
Kayak at night
Experience a unique night tour on Lake Macquarie with Showtime Kayaking. It’s a rare opportunity to paddle under the stars and glide through serene waters, spotting marine life beneath you thanks to the glow of your illuminated kayak.
Learn to surf
Learn to surf in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie with Newcastle Surf School. You and your date can join a group lesson, or opt for a private group, to learn how to surf. You’ll be standing up on a board in no time. Regular lessons are held at Blacksmiths Beach, Caves Beach and Nobbys Beach.
Learn to stand up paddle
Prefer to try the trendier option? Take to the water with a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) lesson and master the art of balancing and gliding through the lake. It’s a great way to get active while enjoying the scenery, with lessons available at both Warners Bay and Booragul through Kite & SUP.
Explore Stockton Sand Dunes on a quad bike
With experiences for every level of rider, quad biking with Quad Bike King is a fun and exhilirating experience to share with someone special. Their Scenic Safari Tour is for first-time quad bikers or those wanting to go a bit slower, and their Safari Tour is for those chasing a little more action. If you’d like some loca Aboriginal Culture built in to your experience, Sand Dune Adventures offer a 1.5 hour Aboriginal Culture/Sandboarding/Quad Bike Tour.
Head to Trinity Point
Looking for a way to really wow your partner? Treat them to a session on the water at Trinity Point, where you can book a free SUP or kayak session. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, level up with a 90-minute eFoil Flight board experience to literally fly over the lake, followed by a romantic lunch or dinner at the stunning 8@Trinity.
For a truly special occasion, you can extend the magic with a stay at the Marina in a self-contained studio or aboard the speactacular Watershed. You can even set sail on a romantic getaway on a 35′ Flybridge Cruiser.
Go for a bike ride
Grab a bike and helmet and explore the region on two wheels! There are loads of bike routes in the region to choose from. Read about some of our favourites here.
Learn to ride a Segway
Experience the thrill of riding on a self-balancing Segway through the stunning Hunter Valley Wine Region with Hunter Valley Segway. Choose from an approximately 2.5km/half hour tour or an approximately 5.5km/1-hour tour.
Scale up and try rock climbing
Push yourself out of your comfort zone and try indoor rock climbing and bouldering at Pulse Climbing. With locations at Adamstown, Maitland and Warners Bay, there are easy climbs for beginners as well as Climbing 101 sessions if you need instruction.
Discover your inner ninja
Why should kids get all the fun? Explore Ninja Parc in Cooks Hill on a date. Tackle the obstacles of the indoor course including the Warped Wall.
Run together
Want to spend some time together and get fit? Walk or run a Parkrun with your date. Parkrun is a free 5km timed run which takes place every Saturday at 8am. There are currently 14 Parkruns in the region. There’s also lots of plenty of fun runs and walks around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter that you can train for.
Go fast around the track
Put your relationship in the fast lane and go wheel-to-wheel with your date at Go Karts Go! (Broadmeadow, Hunter Valley, or Nelson Bay). Don’t let a drizzle dampen the competitive spirit – if it rains, there’s a massive circuit at Xtreme Karts Warners Bay. Rain or shine, the race is on!
Dates for Art Lovers
Heart art? Here’s some arty options to do on a date.
Tour the Newcastle Art Gallery
Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the recently reimagined Newcastle Art Gallery. Or, explore the gallery at your own pace. The gallery is currently open Friday to Sunday from 10am – 4pm and entry is free. Read more about the Newcastle Art Gallery.
Discover outdoor art along the Sculpture Walk
Combine culture with a workout along the Warners Bay foreshore! The stretch between Eleebana and Warners Bay features an outdoor sculpture trail interspersed with exercise stations to keep you and your partner moving. See world-class art from renowned artists, including a flying pig, an oversized Buddhist monk-child, and a vibrant mauve bust of Charles Darwin. It’s the perfect way to get some fresh air while exploring this unique outdoor gallery. Read more about the Sculpture Walk.
Learn about art at Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Wander through Maitland Regional Art Gallery and discover the paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and prints in their collection. For a deeper look into the stories behind the art, simply plug in the audio tour and let the history of the permanent collection come to life as you explore.
Combine art and lake views at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
Experience art with a view at the Museum of Art and Culture yapang (MAC yapang), the Hunter’s premier waterfront gallery. Catch the latest exhibition, or head outdoors to explore the MAC yapang Sculpture Park, where striking sculptures meet the water’s edge. Keep an eye on their website for a drop-in class or visit at 11am on a Wednesday or Saturday to enjoy a free guided tour.
Drop in on an art class
Art House Studios hosts an adult’s social art night every Wednesday from 6pm (during school term). It’s the perfect way to unwind with a fun, creative evening in a social atmosphere. Everything is provided, and there’s no pressure, just show up! You can also enjoy some wine with your art at Pinot & Picasso in Perkins Street. Paint, sip and create a masterpiece. Try one of their paint your partner sessions!
Appreciate street art
Discover Newcastle’s artistic soul on a self-guided street art tour! Seek out iconic large-scale murals by Matt Adnate and Trevor Dickinson, then dive into the backstreets to find secret graffiti gems. In our city, the art truly is everywhere. Read more about street art and graffiti in Newcastle.
Visit the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima at Lake Macquarie
Open Fridays to Sundays from 8am until 2pm (longer in the summer months and school holidays), MAP mima, located in Speers Point Park, is a great venue to view permanent artworks or a current exhibition. During the spring and summer months, enjoy Twilight Fridays on Friday evenings 5-8pm, a curated event combing local talent and creativity.
Visit The Lockup
The Lockup, in Hunter Street, is an 1800’s police station that has been reimagined as a contemporary art space. They’re open from Wednesday to Sunday and entry is free.
Dates for Food & Drink Lovers
Savour the moment. Here are some great date ideas for foodies!
Indulge in chocolate
What’s more romantic than chocolate? Enjoy sweets with your sweetie at Coco Monde chocolaterie on Darby Street. Choose the Classic Chocolate Fondue for Two and snack on fresh seasonal fruits, chocolate brownies, pretzels, house-made marshmallows and spanish churros with your choice of milk, dark or white Chocolate, or the Coco Monde Indulgence Plate.
Take a cooking class together
Learn how to whip up a delicious meal with a cooking class. There are different classes available at Atwea. Further afield in the Hunter Valley, Majors Lane Cooking School offers a range of chef-lead classes including Low and Slow Smoking Class, Vibrant Thai Street Food and Greek Cuisine.
Enjoy a meal with a view
Level up your dining plans. Make a reservation at a restaurant where the views are as iconic as the menu. Soak up the salt air at Peregrin at The Beach Hotel or Merewether Surfhouse, enjoy a sophisticated dockside drink at Honeysuckle Hotel, or head south to the Lake Macquarie Yacht Club.
Splurge on a gourmet meal
Without kids around, take the opportunity to savour a gourmet meal. Enjoy some fine dining at Bistro Penny, BLANCA, The Flotilla, HUMBUG, or Lock’s Paddock, in Newcastle. Martha, TINTA and 8 at Trinity in Lake Macquarie or venture to the Hunter Valley to enjoy Margan Restaurant, MUSE, Bistro Molines, Restaurant Botanica and EXP.
Eat around the world
Take your tastebuds on a trip with Newcastle’s best international eateries. Experience authentic Spanish at Bocados, world-class Japanese at Nagisa or Susuru, and Newcastle’s favorite Mexican at Antojitos. For traditional yakitori grill, Âpé Yakitori Bar, on the boardwalk at Honeysuckle, is an absolute must-visit.
Savour gelato
Go on a gelato date and sample different types of ice cream and gelato at one of the many ice cream and gelato spots around the region. From artisanal gelato in a cup to a classic waffle cone, there’s plenty to choose from.
Enjoy a wine tasting in Newcastle
You don’t have to leave Newcastle to do a wine tasting. Sample a unique range of wines at the cellar door and winery at Inner City Winemakers in Wickham.
Explore the cellar doors in the Hunter Valley
For a more extensive wine tasting experience, head to the Hunter Valley. With over a hundred cellar doors, ranging from iconic established wineries to boutique family-owned operations, it’s the perfect spot to stay overnight and turn a tasting into a romantic weekend away.
Learn how to make cocktails
Elevate your home-bar game and head to Coal & Cedar for a private cocktail-making session! You’ll learn the secrets behind three iconic cocktails: Negroni, Amaretto Sour and a Classic Daiquiri. You’ll also create your own signature cocktail!
Sip some whiskey
If whiskey is more your thing, take a private Whiskey master class at Coal & Cedar. You’ll learn about the history and distillation process of whiskey plus sample five different types.
Do a brewery tour
FogHorn Brewhouse offers brewery tours in their Newcastle location. You can learn about their beer and brewing processes behind the scenes at their 1800-Litre-custom built brewhouse. Tours run at 2pm every Saturday, or at other times by appointment.
Take a spirit blending class
Learn the art of distilling and become a distiller for the day at the Earp Distilling Co. Spirit School. You’ll get to craft your own spirit to take home. Or, book a gin, vodka or rum blending experience and join their expert team for a hands-on adventure in crafting your own custom spirits.
Learn the art of sourdough
Join the Sourdough 101 Workshop at the School of Sourdough and master the art of artisanal baking. This full-day immersive class in Gloucester guides you through the entire process, from starter to a perfectly golden crust.
Dates for Fun Lovers
Inject some fun into your date. Ditch the ‘dinner and movie’ cliche for a fun date you’ll never forget.
Go ten-pin bowling
Hit the bowling alley for some retro fun. Visit Superstrike at Dullboys in Warners Bay or Rutherford. Their Warners Bay location also includes “Barcadia,” a dedicated zone featuring retro games, pool tables, and karaoke. Other bowling spots include Strike Bowling Charlestown Square and Raymond Terrace Tenpin.
Enjoy some lawn bowls
If you would rather bowl outside, enjoy some barefoot bowls at bowling clubs like Lowlands Bowling Club, Club Merewether, or Hamilton North Bowling Club. In Lake Macquarie try Boolaroo Sports Club or Marks Point Sports Club, and in the Hunter try East Cessnock Bowling Club or Club Singleton.
Swing a bat or throw a dart
Head to The Rooftop at Westfield Kotara and test your baseball skills at The Ballpark, Australia’s first interactive baseball experience. If darts are more your thing, try their digital dartboards. There’s also pool tables and wall-to-wall sports screens to keep you and your date entertained for hours.
Head to a fair or festival
Is there anything more romantic than getting stuck at the top of the ferris wheel with your lover? There are some fabulous shows, fairs and festivals, year-round, in our region. Check out our list of unique rural shows, fairs and festivals, sorted by month, for inspiration.
Play a round or two of laser tag
Need to settle some scores? Have fun while trying to laser each other. You can play laser tag at Strike Charlestown Square. If you prefer a kid-free environment, no minors are allowed after 8pm on weekends (9pm weekdays). You can also play laser tag at Red Alert Laser Tag, Warners Bay.
Be stars in your very own game show
Ever wanted to star in a TV-style game show? Now you can! Take your date to Escape Reality Newcastle, where you can participate in the game show and quiz room experience, Quizy. Compete in a series of fun and challenging rounds that test your knowledge, reflexes, and teamwork, and feel like a contestant on your favourite TV game show.
Sing your heart out at karaoke
Serenade your sweetheart with a private karaoke session at Strike Charlestown. Their karaoke rooms feature a massive library, from current chart-toppers to timeless classics, plus props and costumes to help you channel your inner diva. For a more traditional vibe, head to Jam’s Karaoke Bar on Union Street for an authentic Japanese-style experience in the heart of Newcastle. You can also sing your hearts out in The Disco Den or The Stardust Room at Escape Reality Newcastle.
Play a round of mini golf
Holey moley. Play some putt putt with your partner. Here is a list of places where you can enjoy mini golf in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter. There are both indoor and outdoor courses.
Have a game of foot golf
Can’t decide between playing soccer or golf? Play Foot Golf at Beresfield Golf Course. This activity combines soccer on the golf course for 9 or 18 holes.
Go Skating on your date
Looking for a ‘cool’ date idea? Hand-in-hand ice skating at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium is a classic. Lace up your skates and enjoy a few laps around the rink together.
Escape from a room
Challenge yourself and your date to figuring out puzzles and cracking codes at Escape Reality Escape Rooms Newcastle or Escape Zone Broadmeadow. For those unfamiliar with escape rooms, these are a fully immersive experience where teams of 2 to 6 players are ‘locked’ in a room and must solve a series of challenging puzzles to escape a movie-themed set in just 60 minutes. It’s the ultimate test of teamwork and a fantastic way to see how well you and your partner handle pressure!
Have a laugh together at Newcastle Comedy Club
Enjoy watching your favourite comedian, or find a new favourite at a Friday or Saturday night show at Newcastle Comedy Club. Or, enjoy Open Mic Comedy on Tuesday nights – it’s free entry!
Dates for Music Lovers
Find your rhythm and turn up the volume on your date night! Enjoy these date ideas for music lovers.
Enjoy a meal and music at Flamingos Live
Enjoy dinner and a show at Flamingos Live (formerly Lizottes) in Lambton. You and your date can enjoy a delicious meal plus catch local, national and international music acts.
Visit the Hunter Valley for a concert
Enjoy an outdoor concert or festival in the Hunter Valley. The vineyards in the Valley are a favourite destination for many national and international acts.
Catch a live performance
Set the soundtrack to your night and enjoy a live music or live show experience across the region. Catch the world’s biggest touring acts at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, or experience the world-class acoustics of the historic Civic Theatre. For everything from legendary Aussie bands to contemporary tribute shows, visit the NEX, Newcastle. Performance Arts Culture Cessnock also offers a fantastic, intimate space to catch professional touring theatre and live performance. Whatever your flavour, there’s a venue for every date.
Enjoy a classical concert
Enjoy classical music? Check out a performance at The Conservatorium in Newcastle. They regularly feature performances by artists from around the country and the world.
Dates for Movie Lovers
From the latest Hollywood blockbusters to indie gems, grab a bucket of popcorn and immerse yourselves in the magic of the movies!
Splurge at the movies
We’re spoilt for choice, with the Newcastle region offering several state-of-the-art multiplexes alongside iconic landmarks like the newly reopened Tower Cinemas. For a truly premium date night, treat yourselves to the Gold Class experience at Event Cinemas, the Gold Lounge at Reading Cinemas, or the luxury Premium Cinema at Tower Cinemas. You can settle into fully reclining armchairs and enjoy a flick with wall-to-wall screens while having a delicious selection of food and drinks delivered directly to your seat throughout the movie.
Support your local indie movie theatre
If you’re in Lake Macquarie, visit Lake Cinema, an independent movie theatre in Boolaroo. The Regal, Birmingham Gardens, another independent movie theatre, is set to reopen in 2026.
Go to a drive-in at Heddon Greta
Take your date to a drive-in movie at Heddon Greta Drive-in. They screen two movies every Friday and Saturday evening after dark. You’ll need an FM radio, either in your car or a portable FM radio.
Dates for Sport Lovers
Head to a local sports game on your date to catch all the action live and loud.
Enjoy rugby league at a Newcastle Knights game
Experience the energy of a home game at McDonald Jones Stadium and back the Newcastle Knights as they chase glory from March through to September. There’s 11 action-packed home games scheduled for the 2026 season, including the season opener against the Warriors and the legendary atmosphere of Old Boys Day. Whether you’re cheering from the grandstand or enjoying the sun on the hill, a day at the footy is the ultimate high-energy date.
Watch the world game at a Newcastle Jets match
If the world game is more your speed, experience the atmosphere of a Newcastle Jets match at McDonald Jones Stadium. Running from October through to May, this season features 13 action-packed home games, offering plenty of opportunities to join the local squadron in full voice. For the ultimate high-stakes date, don’t miss a local derby against the Central Coast Mariners, especially the iconic ANZAC Day clash.
Dates for History Lovers
Learn some local history on a date to one of the following iconic venues.
Do a tunnel tours of Fort Scratchley
A former coastal defence installation, Fort Scratchley is now a museum and open to the public. Join a guided tour through the extensive underground tunnel complex. You’ll learn about the history of the Fort, including the shelling of Newcastle by Japanese submarines in World War II.
Climb the tower at Christ Church Cathedral
This imposing Anglican cathedral dominates Newcastle’s skyline. Visitors are welcome and you’re able to go inside and see beautiful stained glass art, religious artifacts and tapestries. By appointment, visitors are able to climb the cathedral tower. From the top, you can see 360-degree views which extend up and down the coastline and across the entire city including the working harbour.
Discover the past at Newcastle Museum
Visit the Newcastle Museum and uncover the history of our region. Without the kids in tow, you can take your time exploring curated exhibits that chart Newcastle’s evolution from its convict beginnings to the vibrant, modern city it is today. A highlight not to be missed is ‘The Big Heat,’ a spectacular 6-minute steelmaking show. Running every hour on the hour, the special effects bring Newcastle’s industrial heart to life.
Dates for Unique Lovers
Want to try something completely different on your date? How about these options?
Go ghost hunting
If you’re looking for an interesting and unusual date idea, go ghost hunting with Renata Daniel from Newcastle Ghost Tours. As Newcastle is the second oldest settlement in New South Wales, you’ll learn a lot about our haunted past and hear stories about ghosts, murders and our amazing convict history.
Play some pickleball
Grab some paddles and a ball and challenge your date to some games of pickleball. It’s the latest sporting craze! Visit Pickleballerz, a dedicated, purpose-built, indoor pickleball club located in Cardiff, or choose from one of the many places to play pickleball in the region.
Pat a shark or ray
Pat sharks and stingrays on a date at the Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters at Anna Bay. Change into a wetsuit and climb into one of four pools to get up close to these incredible marine critters. Read more about Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters.
Cuddle a Tasmanian Devil
Take a drive to Aussie Ark in the beautiful World Heritage Listed Barrington Tops. Book a tour to see and learn about Tasmanian Devils and other endangered. Read more about Aussie Ark.
Try tobogganing
Speed downhill at Toboggan Hill Park in Port Stephens. You’ll travel down the 1km track with 11 bends at the speed of your choice. You control the brakes! It’s a great adrenaline rush.
Ride a camel
Enjoy a 20-minute day ride or 1-hour sunset ride on Stockton Beach Port Stephens, aboard a camel. Departing from the Birubi Beach end, Oakfield Ranch Adventure Camel Rides operate every day except Wednesday.
Hit targets together
For a bonding activity that combines skill and excitement, have a go at archery, laser clay shooting, or axe-throwing. All three of these activities are available at Hunter Adventure Centre, Pokolbin. Book a single activities or a combo of two or all three.
Dates for Relaxation Lovers
Unwind and reconnect on your date.
Relax with a massage
Relax on your date with a couples massage. You and your date can relax side by side while you’re pampered with a massage at Oasis Skin and Body Spa in Newcastle.
Enjoy the serenity
Escape into a sanctuary at Ubika Spa at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. The Spa Sanctuary Suite caters for couples who want to spend quality time together with their couples packages, including Pure Luxury and Romantic Escape.
Practice yoga together
Get some balance in your life with a yoga class. There’s plenty of yoga studios around the region to choose from, such as the popular Yoga Loft in Newcastle.
Dates for Word Lovers
Meet an author
If you and your partner love books, check out author events in Newcastle & the Hunter.
Maitland Regional Library hosts a number of insightful author talks at their Literature Live events. Newcastle Region Library and Lake Macquarie Libraries also host author events throughout the year.
In addition to their flagship event each year in April, the Newcastle Writers Festival also presents author events throughout the year.
Visit a bookshop
If you love books, visit a bookshop on your date and find a literary masterpiece that you’ll both enjoy. If you’re after new books, visit QBD in Charlestown Square, Harry Hartog in Westfield Kotara and Green Hills, or Maclean’s Booksellers on Beaumont Street.
You can also find treasures in used bookshops like Cook Hill Books & Records, Betty Loves Books and The Press Bookhouse in Newcastle, Rices Bookshop in Tighes Hill and Qs Books in Hamilton.
Visit a street library
Combine your shared love of books and a walk by visiting a street library. A Street Library is a micro library that people install in their front yards. Visitors can walk by and take or donate a book to the Street Library as they wish, without checking them in or out. Go on a romantic stroll with your date and also find a book to read.
Dates for Weekend Away Lovers
Planning a kid-free escape for the weekend? Treat yourself to the region’s most romantic hotspots, including the sophisticated Spicers Vineyards Estate, the newly reimagined Ardour Guesthouse (formerly Spicers), and the charming Convent Hunter Valley. For a resort experience, you can’t go past Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort or the luxurious Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, while Estate Tuscany offers a touch of Mediterranean flair in the heart of wine country. If the ocean is calling, The Anchorage in Port Stephens is ultimate waterfront sanctuary for a seaside splurge.
If you’d prefer to stay close to home, enjoy a local staycation with a harborfront view at Rydges Newcastle or the sophisticated Crystalbrook Kingsley. For those who want to wake up to the sound of the waves, settle in near the sand at Novotel Newcastle Beach or Caves Coastal Bar and Bungalows. If you’re looking for a unique experience, splurge on one of the boutique Cooks Hill Chalets, which offer a blend of luxury and heritage charm.
Of course, if you’re keeping a closer eye on your budget, there are always fantastic and affordable local finds to be discovered on Airbnb.
Dates for Free Fun Lovers
A memorable date doesn’t have to come with a price tag. Here are a few ways to enjoy a date on a budget.
Go for a romantic walk
There are numerous places to walk around the region. And without kids in tow, you can tackle long or hilly walks. Choose from Bathers Way, Newcastle Harbour (Nobbys to Carrington), Warners Bay to Speers Point or the Shipwreck Walk in Stockton. Or, do a stroll along the sand at any one of the many beautiful beaches around the region.
Gaze up at the stars
Wait for a clear, moonless night to head out for a bit of stargazing. If your knowledge of astronomy is a bit rusty, you can easily identify planets and constellations using an interactive app like SkyView or Star Walk. The ABC Beginner’s Guide to the Night Sky offers fantastic tips on what to look for.
Visit the Anzac Memorial Walk after dark
At night, the Memorial Walk is illuminated with lights. With the mood lighting, stars and waves crashing nearby, it makes for a romantic spot to stroll, sit or make out!
Enjoy an outdoor concert
Pack a picnic and enjoy outdoor music during summer for free at Music in the Podium (every Friday in summer) in Warners Bay, Friday Chill (every Friday in summer) in Pacific Park, Newcastle or LIVE at The Levee (various dates in summer) in Maitland. Here’s where to enjoy live music outdoors.
Snap a selfie
For a fun and free souvenir, head to the back of the Newcastle Museum and snap a keepsake photo at the ‘Most Attractive Couple’ mural. Created by renowned local artist Trevor Dickinson, it’s the perfect backdrop for a quick selfie to commemorate your date.
Use your brains at trivia night
Put your collective brainpower to the test at one of Newcastle’s many local trivia nights. You can find trivia competitions at pubs across the city almost every night of the week. It’s free to play, lots of laughs, and you might even walk away with a meat tray!
Challenge each other to Disc Golf
Grab a frisbee and play some Disc Golf at Jesmond Park, Armstrong Park at Lambton, Styles Point Reserve in Rathmines or Stockade Hill in East Maitland. Here’s our best tips for playing disc golf.
Go geocaching
Got a smartphone and a sense of adventure? Go geocaching. It’s a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.
Dates for Home Lovers (or those who can’t leave home)
It’s not always easy to go out, so we’ve put together a huge list of at-home date night ideas to help rekindle the romance, focus on each other, and transition from ‘parent mode’ to ‘partner mode’. Whether you wait until the kids are asleep or give them a little extra screen time, these ideas will help you talk, relax, and reconnect, and all without leaving home.
Any other date night ideas we can add? Email us with your suggestions.
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