Forget dinner and drinks. For an unforgettable and unique date night, we’ve got a list of the most romantic activities in Perth!
Planning a date night in Perth can often feel like choice overload. While going out for dinner and drinks is a safe choice, sometimes you want to try something new and something more exciting.
Whether it be a first date or twentieth, it’s always worthwhile being adventurous and experiencing somewhere off the beat and path. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of the best fun and romantic date night ideas in Perth for 2024. Get ready to unleash your inner Romeo or Juliet and create memories that will make other couples green with envy at Perth!
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Amplifier Bar
Rockfans and bowlers alike, we’ve found a place for you. In the heart of Perth’s CBD, Amplifier Bar will have you rocking out with a special someone. An eclectic mix between underground stage and rock themed-bowling alley, Amplifier Bar is a one-of-a-kind date destination that shows off the very best of Perth. A selection of local rock artists will have you and your partner head-banging while smashing pins at bowling. Even if you’re not a fan just yet, this unique bar is an experience that’s ear-splittingly good!
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Art Gallery of Western Australia
If you’re looking for a bit of culture and sophistication on your date, you can’t go wrong with the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA). With over 18,000 works in its collection – including one of the largest collections of First Nation’s art – there’s never a dull sight as your tour the AGWA with a special someone. And with a constantly rotating selection of international collections, this a great date idea whether it is your first or 200th visit. Paint a pretty date at the Art Gallery of Western Australia!
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Cockburn Ice Arena
While much of Western Australia may be harsh desert, that hasn’t stopped Perth from having its own winter wonderland. The largest ice-skating rink in Perth, Cockburn Ice Arena, is the perfect place to learn more about another person. Whether you can be as graceful as a ballerina on ice or you’ve got two left feet, hand-in-hand you and your date will be gliding with pure joy at this chilly date night destination. And when you’re needing to take a break, Cabin 401 has some tasty snacks to munch on while watching a live hockey game. Even if the ice is cold, warm feelings will thaw a night out at the Cockburn Ice Arena!
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Comedy Lounge
Laughter makes the heart grow fonder at Perth’s Comedy Lounge. With live stand-up shows practically every night from some of the funniest local comedians in Perth, as well as international superstars, there’s never a dull moment at the Comedy Lounge. And with a hearty selection of pub style food and drinks, laughter isn’t the only thing that’s succulent. One of the best date ideas in Perth for every kind of couple, get comfortable and spend a night having your funny bones tickled!
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Flight Club Darts
Looking for an adventurous date night experience in Perth? Look no further than the classic game of darts. Right in the centre of Perth’s CBD sits Flight Club Darts, a venue offering a modern reinvention of classic darts, designed to bring people together for all kinds of ridiculous joy. With an interior design inspired by a 19th century parlour house, bring a date along for modern darts and boutique, playful cocktails to keep you soaring high. Whether you’re an expert sniper or a complete novice, you’re always one throw away from having the time of your life. Make sure to book ahead to guarantee your date is a bullseye at this adventurous date destination!
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Glowing Rooms
See your date in a different light with Glowing Rooms, Australia’s first and only 3D mini golf extravaganza. On the outskirts of South Fremantle sits one of the most unique and fun date destinations in Perth, with 18 gorgeous holes for you to putt your way through the night. A team of artists have transformed this mini golf course into a trippy, luminescent setting that feels like a neon dream. Add in a pair of 3D glasses, and you and your date will see a different side of the stages, as well as each other. A fun date night activity you must try!
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The Jazz Cellar
Also making our list as one of the Best Hidden Speakeasy Bars in Perth, a brisk 10-minute walk from Glendalough Station will bring you to a red telephone booth. Walking through the old telephone box entrance, you’ll head down a flight of stairs into the cosy, underground Jazz Cellar. Feeling as if you’ve travelled in time, this intimate club offers a charming slice of the roaring 20s, with a house band playing some toe-tapping good jams. Only open for three hours every Friday night with some outlandishly good music and atmosphere, don’t miss bringing a first date to this extraordinary community.
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Palace Arcade
What happens when you mix scrumptious pizza, tasty chicken wings, quirky cocktails, and retro arcade machines? Its Palace Arcade, one of the most unique date destinations in Perth. Whether you’re a veteran gamer or you have never picked-up a controller, there are plenty of cabinets for you and your date to play together. Across three Perth locations, you can expect an arcade brimming with neon lights, chiptune rings, and a relaxing atmosphere. You’ll be giving your date a one-up by coming on down to Palace Arcade.
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Perth Observatory
Gaze into the sky with your star-crossed lover at the Perth Observatory, one of the best first date ideas in Perth. A bit out of the way for some – being 35 kilometres east of Perth – this distance gives you the best chance to see our vast galaxy in all its majesty. While the Perth Observatory offers day tours of the grounds, try your best to book the iconic night tour, allowing starry-eyed couples to cuddle up and view the vast cosmos. Be sure to book ahead early, as these tours book at faster than a speeding asteroid.
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Torchlight Tour at Fremantle Prison
Nothing gets the heart pumping like a burgeoning romance, or a terrifying ghost tour. Run out of the former Fremantle Prison, the Torchlight Tour will have you and your date getting a guided tour of the ghastly past. Explore the echoes from past crimes, pain, executions and other sordid affairs. These tours are not for the faint of heart, but for those that enjoy a good fright or two. Be sure to book ahead as you don’t miss out on this unique date destination in Perth!
A three-and-a-half-hour drive from Perth, Margaret River is a stunning wine region perfect for two. With more than 120 world class wineries, here you’ll can sample a variety of local wines at one of the many wine tasting tours that are simply perfect for a special someone. And with stunning views and incredible ambiance, surprise your special someone this weekend with a tour of Margaret Valley. Cheers!
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