Valentine’s Day car date ideas you'll love
Looking for fun, easy car date ideas for V Day? We’ve rounded up our favourite romantic drives and on-the-road date spotsWhether you drive a small hatchback, family SUV or an adventure-ready 4x4, these ideas show that sometimes the best Valentine’s moments happen on the road. Think of it as the perfect blend of practicality and charm: Buy it. Love it. Sell it… and fall in love in it, too.
Catch a movie at the drive-in
With only a handful of drive-in cinemas still operating in Australia, a night at the drive-in feels wonderfully nostalgic.
Stock up on choc tops and popcorn as the sun goes down and settle in for a movie from the comfort of your car. For extra charm, back your car in and turn the boot into a cosy lounge with blankets and pillows. Great if you forgot to clean the windscreen!
Watch the sunset
Park somewhere scenic, switch off the car and enjoy the show as the sky turns gold, pink, russet and everything in between. Add fish and chips or ice-cream on the way and you’ve got a classic Aussie date.
Some sunset spots you’ll love:
- Arthurs Seat, Victoria
- Mount Ainslie Lookout, Australian Capital Territory
- Byron Bay Lighthouse, New South Wales
- Lions Lookout, Western Australia
- Mount Osmond Lookout, South Australia
- Uluru sunset viewing area, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory
Picnic in the boot (or ute tray)
Pack a rug, grab some cushions and your favourite snacks, then set up a cosy picnic straight from the boot – or tailgate. Beaches, parks and quiet lookouts all work beautifully.
If you’re driving a ute, check out the trucksales DIY guide for a clever tray-back date set-up.
Go stargazing
All you need is a clear night and a spot away from the city lights. National parks, quiet beaches and country roads offer the best conditions. Bring a blanket, download a stargazing app and see how many constellations you can identify together.
As famed 19th century poet Ralph Waldo Emerson boldly proclaimed: “If the stars should appear but one night every thousand years, how man would marvel and stare.”
Take a scenic drive
A relaxed scenic drive is a simple way to spend time together while exploring somewhere new.
Some great examples include the Great Ocean Road, which offers spectacular coastline vistas and plenty of places to stop for photos and snacks. From Sydney, the Bells Line of Road through the Blue Mountains makes a lush and winding escape.
So, whether you’re chasing a sunset, a starry sky or just some quiet time on the open road, these simple ideas make it easy to turn Valentine’s Day into a drive to remember.
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