24 things to do on Valentine’s Day in Melbourne in 2020

See the views of Yarra River while having a nine-course traditional Japanese Teppanyaki.

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Location: G16/18/38 Siddeley St, Docklands
• Cost: $190 for 2

Tick The Baths Middle Brighton Restaurant off your bucket-list in style with this five-course dinner for two, with the view of Port Phillip Bay and the city as your background.

• Duration: 3 hours
• Location: 251 Esplanade, Brighton
• Cost: $260 for 2

Spend the evening in the city sharing a hearty steakhouse meal that's sure to make your mouth water with its premium meat cuts and wine.

• Location: Freshwater Place Queensbridge Square, 3 Queens Bridge St, Southbank
• Cost: $149 for 2

This deal has delicious bites with all the trimmings. Located in the trendy Hardware Lane, it's a special treat that sees Rice Paper Sister's chef Ross Magnaye deliver you his favourite dishes off the menu, including dessert and perfectly paired wine.

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Location: 15 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
• Cost: $163 for 2

Appease that sweet tooth with Ganache's signature chocolate high tea. It comes with your choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Opt for the chocolate, we dare you.

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: 250 Toorak Rd, South Yarra
• Cost: $100 for 2

Bring your appetite and your Instagram game for a 24-carat gold Ferrero Rocher shake at Phat Stacks Eatery. Make it a dessert date or dessert after a larger meal. They're both great options.

• Location: Phat Stacks Burger Bar, 736 Burke Rd, Camberwell
• Cost: $48 for 2 people (1 shake each)

It's a novelty but one that Valentine's Day dates are made of as you experience arctic temps of minus 10 degrees at the coolest place in town.

• Location: IceBar Melbourne, 319 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
• Cost: $59 per person

Take to the skies with your loved one in tow as you see the city from above with this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Duration: 20 minutes
• Location: Moorabbin Airport, VIC
• Cost: $430 for 2

Enjoy a 2.5-hour sunset kayak tour packed with your very own snacks and bottled water.

• Duration: 150 minutes
• Location: Victoria Harbour
• Cost: $99 per person

Share your love for music with your partner by watching Chicago the Musical this Valentine's Day.

Fill your Valentine's day with amusement by witnessing a remarkable true story performed by Come From Away.

If you're a fan of Shakespeare, watching the most beloved comedies Twelfth Night guarantees a fun date this Valentine's Day.

We love a good movie date and this one includes tickets, popcorn and soft drinks for two. Now all you need to do is choose your movie.

• Location: Event, Greater Union, GU Film House, BCC and Village Cinemas
• Cost: $71.40 for 2

This is the ultimate romantic date. Sure, it's a little cheesy but in truth you'll feel like lovebirds like in the movies with this horse riding by the beach and sunrise.

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
• Cost: $160 per ride

This chocolate-making workshop is almost as sweet as your significant other. It'll teach you how to make a box full of chocolates to take home.

• Duration: 4 hours
• Location: 7 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn
• Cost: $150 per person

Enjoy and treat yourself with an at-home massage. With soothing music playing in the background and overall comforting ambiance, it's definitely a must-have self-care experience.

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Location: Your home or chosen location in Sydney, Central Coast, Brisbane or Melbourne
• Cost: $119 per person

Unwind on the suburb of Box Hill in the centre of the Chinese Cultural district for a few days over the Valentine's Day week.

• Cost: $127 per room

Situated on the banks of the Yarra River and features an indoor swimming pool with views across the city.

• Includes: Daily breakfast
• Cost: $279 per room

Located in Melbourne CBD and within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne Town Hall and Bourke Street Mall. With childcare service, restaurants and cafes.

• Includes: Buffet breakfast, extra $30
• Cost: $371 per room

Surrounded by the Wombat State Forest, staying in Hepburn Springs will give off an enchanting experience. Enjoy an indoor spa bath, private African-inspired villas and more.

• Includes: One light morning snack per stay, $30 meal voucher at Larder Daylesford Cafe and late check-out by 12pm
• Cost: $468 per room

Experience a brand new hotel on your date. Nearby locations include the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Arts Centre Melbourne and National Gallery of Victoria.

• Includes: Bottle of wine on arrival, parking and late check-out by 1pm
• Cost: $145 per room

It's one of the most famous hotels in the city so when you're choosing a hotel for a staycation, it really can't be beat. Treat yourself.

• Includes: Delicious hot breakfast and late check-out until 1pm
• Cost: $279 per room