Romantic things to do on Valentine’s Day in Canberra in 2024

Wine and dine your Valentine at the stylish Meat and Wine Co. Expect an African- and Australian-inspired menu of pork belly, shorthorn rump and Portuguese chicken skewers.

• Location: 220 London Cct, Ground Level Constitution Ave, Canberra
• Price: $158 for 2 people

Calling all vegans and vegetarians. Your Valentine's Day dinner is sorted with a takeaway vegan pho from Utopia Vegan.

• Location: 5/28 Challis Street, Woolley Street, Dickson
• Price: $42.80 for 2 people

You might not make it to Italy for Valentine's Day but you can enjoy the next best thing with a takeaway Italian dinner from La Cantina.

• Location: 4 Iluka Street, Narrabundah
• Price: $35 on Italian food

Serving everything from dumplings to fried rice, China Tea Club's nostalgia banquet will have you making memories with your loved one today. Also on the menu are spring rolls, chicken and sweet corn soup and sweet and sour pork.

• Location: 7 Montford Crescent, Lyneham
• Price: $69.95 for 2 people

If your Valentine is a wine lover, enjoy a guided tasting at 2 wineries, a distillery and a chocolatier as well as lunch at a local winery on 14 February.

• Location: Departs from Braddon
• Price: $225 per person

There are fewer things more romantic than whisking your Valentine away to the countryside for a wine-tasting session featuring 8 aged and vintage wines. To make the experience even better, enjoy lunch made with fresh produce, paired with a glass of wine.

• Location: 810 Norton Road, Wamboin
• Price: $270 for 2 people

Take the afternoon off to explore the best tipples in and around the city. You'll taste fresh craft beer, wine and spirits. Snacks and water are also included.

• Location: BentSpoke Brewery, 8/38 Mort Street, Braddon
• Price: $170 per person

Whether you're out to serenade your love or have a fun night out, Hey Show is the perfect place to do it. This deal gets you 50% off your room. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

• Location: 27 East Row, City Sydney Building, Canberra
• Price: $70 for a medium room

• Inclusions: Spend twilight in the wilderness on a guided bushwalk where you'll learn about the local environment and conservation efforts and spy nocturnal creatures
• Location: Departs from 25 Rosenburg Street in Throsby, at the Wildbark Visitor Centre
• Price: $65 per person

Hot air ballooning is a classic Valentine's Day activity. Take in the views of Canberra from above and cheers to love with a glass of champagne after the flight.

• Location: Canberra
• Price: $430 per person

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll have the opportunity to explore the zoo before hanging out with a cheetah in an enclosure and to take some pictures to keep as a memory with your Valentine.

• Location: 999 Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla
• Price: $135 per person

Visit National Museum of Australia, and if your partner is an architect, this is one of the best go-to places to explore. The tour is guided by a knowledgeable host.

• Location: National Museum of Australia, ACT.
• Price: $20 per person

Spend Valentine's Day up in the sky by riding on a private helicopter flight. Enjoy the views of Brindabella Mountains, Cotter Dam and Murrumbidgee River.

• Location: Wolloroo
• Price: $747 for 3 people

Spend 14 February exploring the National Museum of Australia. A museum curator will take you on a private tour to see Phar Lap's heart and the first Holden prototype among a range of other objects. Enjoy lunch featuring local produce paired with wine or beer as you look out to Lake Burley Griffin.

• Location: Lawson Crescent, Acton
• Price: $150 per person

Celebrating a special occasion? Perhaps you've always talked about a professional photoshoot but never quite gotten around to it? Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to capture those precious moments around Canberra's most picturesque spots.

• Location: Around Canberra
• Price: $449 per session

With its featured atrium that you can see from select rooms and its central location in the Parliamentary Triangle, Rydges is a hidden gem in the city.

• Location: 17 Canberra Ave, Forrest
• Price: $298 per room

Looking for somewhere unique to staycay this Valentine's Day? The Hotel Kurrajong is a heritage hotel that ticks all the boxes. It features art deco interiors and ambient lighting as well as clean, modern rooms.

• Location: 8 National Circuit, Barton, Canberra
• Price: $209 per room

Ideal for short stays, Abode provides all the creature comforts in a stylish setting. This deal includes a 2-hour bike ride, a $15 food and drink credit, a bottle of wine and late check-out.

• Location: 61 Jerrabomberra Ave Narrabundah
• Price: $347 for 2 nights