Get your summer date plans sorted with our ultimate lover’s guide around Perth.
Scrap those cliche dinner and movie plans, summer is the season of love – and we’ve come up with some perfect date ideas for you and your main squeeze to spice up those balmy evenings.
Whether you’re looking for a chilled romantic evening, an upbeat outdoor adventure, or something unique, there’s a summer date to suit every kind of couple.
Hit The Outdoor Cinemas
Perfect for balmy evenings, catching a movie at the outdoor cinema is ideal for those wanting to enjoy an evening under the stars while cuddling up.
Watch the latest blockbusters or beloved old classics with a bottle of wine and all your favourite snacks.
Choose from the Rooftop Movies with panoramic views of the city, the Moonlight Cinema in Kings Park, or the Telethon Community Cinemas. There’s even a drive-in theatre that has those old-school romance vibes.
Set Up To Watch The Sunrise and Sunset
No secret here, WA has some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets in the world.
Begin the day by watching the sun rise or soak in the last of the afternoon light at some of the best-uninterrupted viewing spots in Perth, from the coast all the way to the hills.
Pack a picnic basket and get some glasses of red organised for a romantic evening with just the two of you – no fancy tricks needed. Opt for some coffee and breakfast wraps or bagels for the morning version.
Here are our top picks:
- Lions Lookout
- Cottesloe Beach
- Zig Zac Scenic Drive
- Scarborough Sunset Hill
- Lesmurdie Falls
- Mount Dale
- Mullaloo Beach
Have Dinner With A View At A Rooftop Bar
If the great outdoors and shoes filled with sand isn’t your cup of tea, take your summer night date to new heights at one of the many rooftop bars around Perth.
You can enjoy fabulous food and dazzling cocktails all night long in lush open spaces with panoramic Perth views.
Our top picks for the ultimate romance vibes would be Rooftop At QT, a sleek rooftop haven with splashes of artsy colour, skyline views and fine wine and bar bites to sparkle your senses, or Songbird Bar and Lounge, a dazzling rooftop bar at The Ritz with sweeping views of Elizabeth Quay and stunning cocktails that will really up the boujee factor if you want to go all out.
See our full list of Perth’s best rooftop bars for your date night:
The Best Rooftop Bars In Perth To Soak Up Summer
Go To Gin School
Become a distiller for a day and take a gin-making class at Republic of Fremantle. Guests are led by Republic of Fremantle’s spirit experts and can choose from over 20 botanicals for the perfect floral, spiced, zesty, or savoury taste.
Guests will leave will a 500ml bottle of their gin creation to take home.
They even offer cocktail-making classes for budding mixologists where participants will be guided through the art of cocktail making from how to make their own ingredients to pre-batching ahead of a dinner party.
Get Creative At A Pottery Class
Always racking your brain for new and fun date night ideas? Pottery might just be the one!
Get ready to get down and dirty with some clay and channel your inner Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze for a super exciting date night. There are plenty of classes for complete beginners with no artistic talent whatsoever, and who knows – you might find it’s your calling.
See our top picks for the best pottery classes in Perth: Learn Some New Skills At The Best Pottery Classes In Perth
Go For A Scenic Bike Ride
Get out and get active for an evening lovers cruise and ocean dip along the coast at sunset.
We’d recommend taking the Cottesloe Beach coast ride for perfect ocean views, or, if your legs are up for it, exploring all the gems of our northern beaches by heading from Marmion to Burns Beach. The Burns Beach path itself is also a fabulous option for a quiet 9km trip from there to Mullaloo with plenty of secluded swimming holes to cool off with a dip.
If you want to head away from the beach there are plenty of options through the city or hills for dazzling lake views and untouched nature tracks. We’d recommend Herdsman Lake (7km), Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail (12km) or Windan Bridge Loop (6km).
Cruise Down The Swan River On A Gondola
Unfortunately, unlike in the movies, some of us can’t just book a spontaneous trip to Italy to cruise down the streets of Venice on a gondola with our sweetheart, but this is close enough.
Plush velvet interior, handcrafted elegance, Venetian drapes, and your very own Gondolier – experience the magic of love on a gondola right here on the Swan River with Gondolas On The Swan.
You can take a romantic one-hour sunset cruise for two with champagne, red roses and chocolates as you watch the city light up and share a special moment with your loved one on the water.
It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t forget.
Go On An Adventure With A Mystery Picnic
Want to step up your picnic game and keep your date on their toes?
Book a mystery picnic with the folks at The AmazingCo who provide a seamless and fun date like no other.
All you need to do is choose the region with options including Fremantle, Mandurah, Kings Park, and the Swan Valley. Perhaps head to Kalamunda for a special summer edition date.
Use your smartphone to solve clues and riddles with your journey taking you to local artisan producers to collect ingredients for a delicious feast at a stunning secret picnic spot.
Tee Up At Mini Golf
Bring out your competitive side and have a bit of friendly (or unfriendly) rivalry at a mini-golf course.
The warmer weather makes it the perfect time to take on some super fun, outdoor mini-golf courses and putt your way to being crowned the ultimate golf king or queen of your relationship.
Try out Wanneroo Botanic Golf for a picture-perfect setting amongst the lush surroundings of the botanic gardens and a 36-hole course to whizz your way through, or head to Wembley Golf Course for a landscaped 18-hole course that perfectly replicates real golf in mini form.
Explore Some Night Markets
You know what summer was made for? Night markets.
With plenty of food trucks to choose from, electric vibes and local stalls full of wonders to browse, it’s the perfect warm evening treat to light up your mid-week date night and there are always a few around town to check out.
Some of our faves?
Burns Beach Twilight Market
Ocean Parade Foreshore, Burns Beach
International street food, live music and a pop-up bar every Wednesday night overlooking the sparkling ocean on the Burns Beach foreshore.
Twilight Hawkers Market
Forrest Place, Perth
One of Perth’s biggest and best street food markets in the heart of the CBD dishing up tasty eats and live tunes on stage every Friday night.
Inglewood Monday Night Markets
Beaufort Street, Inglewood
Food, entertainment, licensed dining and great vibes – it’s absolutely necessary to check out Inglewood’s Monday night markets.
Scarborough Sunset Markets
152 The Esplanade, Scarborough
There’s a reason Scarborough’s sunset markets are packed to the brim every Thursday night. Sitting right on the beach, these markets are always abuzz with eager foodies and keen shoppers looking through some awesome local retailers. Fluffy friends welcome.
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