Whether you are trying to plan the perfect first date or just want to spoil your special someone, coming up with interesting date ideas is difficult. Whilst there is nothing wrong with a nice dinner and a movie, if you can think of something a little out-of-the-box then you are guaranteed to score some extra brownie points. I have compiled a few unique date ideas in and around Bulimba that may just be your ticket to a second date!
Makin’ Bacon
Traditionally a breakfast date would have been considered awkward but we live in the 21st century and let’s be real, breakfast is awesome. Whilst it’s a pretty simple one, a breakfast date offers way less pressure than an evening date and if it’s going well you have the whole day ahead of you to hang out! Some of the best Bulimba brekky’s going around can be found at…
Bellissimo, Ambrosia & Co, WOW breakfast Cafe
A hole in one
Fun, flirty and a little bit fancy…a visit to Bulimba Golf Club may just be the perfect date. You can play as many holes as you like before the sun goes down after 2pm every day for only $10 and then follow it up with dinner and a few drinks at the club’s restaurant. There are night golf packages available if you prefer and there’s even a flying trapeze on site if you want to get your date’s heart racing! You don’t need to be a member but calling ahead to book is recommended.
Pick your picnic
A picnic with a twist; this is an idea for those who are a romantic at heart but still want to keep the date interesting. Hawthorne Garage is a gourmet grocer with an extensive deli, organic options and full espresso bar. Take your date along and load up the picnic basket with items that you both love (and some flowers if you want to be super cute) before heading to a scenic spot by the river to enjoy. Some local picnic spots that may enhance the experience include…
- Bulimba Riverside Park
- Bulimba Memorial Park
- Hawthorne Park
Love Stew
Bulimba Cooking School gives you the option to attend a cooking class at their venue or have one of their expert chefs come to your home. Technically it is still a dinner date but you get to learn how to cook something new and exciting; plus if it’s a first date you can opt for a group class to keep it a little more casual. They have ready-made menu options for you to choose from or they can tailor a menu to suit your preferences; either way this is the ultimate ‘foodie’ date.
Playing games
Let your inner kid out at 1UP Arcade, the largest free-play retro arcade in Australia. Hosting over 200 of the most iconic arcade games and pinball machines from the 80’s and 90’s, you can purchase all-day entry passes from just $15. After you have finished showing off your competitive side, visit one of the many well-renowned cafes in Morningside including…
- The Blue Poppy
- The Chemistry of Coffee
- Flour & Chocolate