Budget-friendly date ideas
Are you having to dig a little too deep into your wallet for date night? Dates don’t have to cost a fortune! In fact you can have a romantic outing for next to nothing. Whether you’re looking for an idea to impress or have been married for years, this list of budget friendly date ideas will guarantee you have a great time without breaking the bank.
Pack a picnic
Instead of dining out at a pricy restaurant, pack a picnic basket with your favourite snacks and dine out on a blanket instead. Parks, botanical gardens, beaches, or any waterside location make an ideal setting for an afternoon of enjoying cheese, crackers and wine. Stay and watch the sunset or venture out on a night picnic and stargaze.
If you’re time-crunched, there is always the options of ordering a readymade picnic hamper online such as:
Richmond Hill café & larder have a great range of hampers and fresh basked treats to send Australia wide. Cheese hampers are $35 and picnic boxes starts from $45.
Great outdoors
Australia boasts some great trails so why not spend the day exploring what our beautiful bushlands have to offer and go for a walk or hike. Not only will you get a bit of exercise, it’s a great time to have a nice long chat with your significant other without the usual distractions of public places.
Healthy competition
A bit of friendly competition on the sporting field always brings the excitement levels up a notch. Whether it be tennis, squash or bowls many places let you rent our courts and equipment for a minimal fee.
Local markets
There are hundreds of markets all around Australia selling all sorts of things whether it’s seasonal produce, handmade crafts or antiques. You can spend hours just browsing the many stores and if you find something special, market prices are usually cheap.
Game night
Take a leaf out of your childhood and host a board game night. Invited other couples or friends along to battle it out over Articulate, Pictionary or Trivial Pursuit just to name a few.
Cultural outing
If you are (or want to be) a history buff or art connoisseur, check out your local museums and art gallery. Most have free admission and it’s perfect for any rainy days.
Trivia night
If you are looking to flex your brain muscles or maybe impress a special someone with your smarts, take them to your local pub’s trivia night. They are often free and have many great prizes on offer. Plus, you’ll most likely learn some new trivia along the way.
Beach day
What is better on a scorching day than heading to the beach to dip in the water or leisurely sunbake on the sun? With some of the most enviable beaches in Au