Best date ideas for car lovers

Dinner and a movie is a classic date idea, but it’s also pretty unimaginative. Planning something a little more creative will make it more memorable and hopefully get you another date. Here are eight date ideas for car lovers to consider.

Take a scenic drive

A scenic drive gives you a chance to explore somewhere new together while enjoying stunning scenery and great conversation along the way. The windswept coastline of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria makes a great trip from Melbourne, with plenty of stops along the way. Or head to the Blue Mountains from Sydney through the lush forest along the stunning ??Bells Line of Road.

Watch the sunset

Pull up, switch the car off, and enjoy the show as the sun slips away for another day. Pick up some fish and chips or ice cream along the way and you’ve got the ultimate Aussie date. Some of our favourite viewpoints around the country are:

Go stargazing

Take your date on a celestial journey to discover the twinkling patterns in the night sky. You don’t need to be an astronomist or visit an observatory to enjoy stargazing (although that is another great date idea), it’s simply a matter of getting away from the bright city lights. National parks and quiet beaches make great stargazing locations. Apps such as SkyView will help you spot constellations and cosmic events.

Drive-thru crawl

Satisfy those hunger pains on a drive-thru crawl. Grab an appetiser at one fast-food chain, continue on to get your main meal at another, and finish the night off with dessert at your final stop.

Bust out some car karaoke

Next time you’re driving together, find out if your date can hold a tune with a round of car karaoke. Simply connect your phone to the car and play your favourite karaoke hits. Or choose a ‘car karaoke’ playlist on Spotify, turn up the volume and let the good times roll.

Catch a movie at the drive-in

With few remaining drive-in cinemas still operating in Australia, a date at the drive-in is vintage romance at its best. Fill up on choc tops and popcorn as you wait for the sun to set and the credits to roll. For bonus points, pack some blankets and pillows, turn the car around, and snuggle up in your boot or ute tray.

Race go-karts

The go-kart track is the perfect place to shift your relationship up a gear. Unleash your competitive side as you race your date around the track at top speed. You can even place a friendly wager on the result, such as the loser has to cook dinner.

Host a Mario Kart marathon

Snacks, video games and some healthy competition- the recipe for a perfect date night. Mario Kart is a great date night game as everyone can have a go, even if they’re not into gaming. Prepare some snacks and drinks, get cosy on the couch and race your Mario or Princess Peach around the virtual track.

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