25+ things to do on Valentine’s Day in Melbourne

What could be more romantic than a cruise along the Yarra? A private cruise - that's what. Spend a few hours on the water with our loved one, taking in the sights and snacking on wine and cheese.

• Location: Departs from Docklands, Melbourne
• Price: $440 per hire (fits 6 people)

Bring the flavours of India to your home this Valentine’s Day with vegetable samosas, onion bhaji, naan, curry and cutlets.

• Location: 884 Princes Highway, Springvale
• Cost: $48.50 for 2 people

Dine on samosas, your choice of curries – paired with naan and rice, of course – and finish off with some sweet gulab jamun with a takeaway feast available for pick-up in Burwood.

• Location: 17 Burwood Highway, Burwood
• Cost: $39 for 2 people

Send your loved ones to culinary heaven with this delicious feast of South East Asian Cuisine. Expect dishes to the tune of Thai fried chicken and sticky pork belly. There's also a vegan menu if you'd prefer.

• Location: 15 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
• Price: $155 for 2

Keep date night light and casual this Valentine's Day with an Indian feast at Curry Vault including a curry per person, rice, naan and glass of house wine.

• Location: 18-20 Bank Place, Melbourne
• Price: $55 for 2

Early risers can start the day with a hearty breakfast with their loved one. On the agenda is a regular coffee or tea and your choice of brekky - from eggs benny to smashed av.

• Location: 769 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield
• Price: $31 for 2

Feeling indulgent? A seafood platter filled with oysters, scallops, mussels, prawns and so much more will make this a Valentine's Day to remember. This deal is for 4 so you can bring the family or make it a double date.

• Location: 1 Ascot Vale Road, Flemington
• Price: $210 for a seafood platter for up to 4

Since Valentine's Day falls on a weekday this year, enjoy your date night at home with a classic Indian meal featuring curry, naan, rice and a drink.

• Location: 128 Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley Village
• Cost: $27.90 for 2 people

Nothing is more romantic than seeing the city from up in the air with your partner this Valentine's Day. This experience includes a champagne breakfast, transfer vehicle, expert pilot and crew and free pick-up from a hotel within the CBD.

• Location: Pick-up available from Melbourne CBD
• Cost: $539 per person

Spend Valentine's Day visiting Moonlit Sanctuary and taking pictures of native Australian animals including koalas, dingoes, wombats and more.

• Location: 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
• Cost: $29 per person

As Valentine's Day falls on a weekday this year, surprise your better half by taking them out on a moonlight tour of the city.

• Location: Departs 912 Collins Street, Docklands next to The Dock Library
• Cost: $120 per person

Learn something new this Valentine's Day at a cocktail-making class. Craft the perfect drinks you and your partner to cheers to love.

• Location: 260A Swan Street, Richmond
• Cost: $200 for 2 person

Get hands-on with a wheel-throwing workshop and create your own cup, mug and bowl.

• Location: 3/6 Duffy Street, Burwood
• Cost: $119 per person

Soak up the beauty of the city together as you cruise down the Yarra. Don't forget to book a hot table along the waterfront to really impress them.

• Location: Departs Southbank Promenade
• Cost: $62 per person

Couples who are young at heart can race their way to victory at a go karting experience. You can book sessions of up to 40 minutes, perfect if you love a bit of competition.

• Location: 50 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne
• Cost: From $52 per person

Take the day off or celebrate Valentine's Day early and steal away from the big city for a romantic trip around wine country.

• Location: Departs Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders Lane
• Cost: $165 per person

Light a few candles and get into this 6-part course where you’ll learn all about clairvoyance, types of spirits and paranormal investigation.

• Location: At home
• Cost: $39 per person

Surprise your partner with an unforgettable night of luxury that includes sunset drinks, animal encounters at Werribee Open Range Zoo and an African-inspired dinner.

• Location: K Road, Werribee South
• Cost: $840 for 2 people

Have a luxurious experience with your partner at a mansion on Valentine's Day and tuck into a delicious full breakfast in the morning.

• Location: Escarpment Road, Werribee South
• Cost: $369 for 2 people

Take a day off and enjoy an overnight stay at the 5-star Pullman Melbourne on the Park.

• Location: Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
• Cost: $349 for 2 person

You'll feel like royalty as you step through the doors of this breathtaking mansion. Inside, rooms boast period features and outside you'll discover impeccably groomed lawns and English gardens. Shadowfax Winery and Werribee Open Range Zoo are a hop and skip away.

• Location: Escarpment Road, Werribee South
• Cost: From $648 per room

Make a grand gesture and book a night in the 5-star, heritage-listed Hotel Windsor. Want to up the ante? Book the junior suite for city views and a bathtub in your ensuite.

• Location: 111 Spring Street, Melbourne
• Cost: $580 per night