Valentine's Day is this Sunday, 14th February, and many of you may be looking for romantic excursions in and around Brisbane. The suggestions below may just make someone's Valentine's Day that little bit more special this year.

Romantic Sunset Cruise

Start off Valentine's Day celebrations the night before and watch the sunset from the sea on the Sunshine Coast. Numerous cruise operators run evening sunset and dinner cruises all along the Sunshine Coast. River cruises with wildlife and luxury-house spotting opportunities, eco-ocean cruises, and cruises with seafood dinners all offer beautiful ocean sunsets to end the day and welcome in the night.


Picnic in the Park

On Valentine's Day, pack a basket of fruit, breads, dips, chocolates and drinks and head off for more than just a picnic on Mount Nebo. Just over a one hour drive north-west of the CBD, Mount Nebo feels much further removed from the hectic city. The drive along Waterworks Road takes you through The Gap, with an excellent opportunity to check out the beautiful Queenslanders in the area and stop for a quick coffee at one of the cute cafes in the area. When Waterworks Road turns into Mount Nebo Road the sightseeing changes dramatically. Driving along the D'Anguilar Range allows for many opportunities to bird watch among the Eucalyptus trees. Bell Bird Grove is a fantastic spot to stop for your picnic and the food can be walked off on many of the bush walks in the area - two walks with spectacular views start at Jolly's Lookout.

Dinner at Surfer's Paradise.

People-watching, walks along the beach, shopping and numerous dining options make Surfer's Paradise a great spot to enjoy your Valentine's Day dinner. From Italian, modern Australian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indian, Greek, German to Turkish and many more there are options to suit anybody's vision of a romantic meal regardless of tastes and budgets.


I hope you have a love-filled Valentines Day!