Save your dollars, because love doesn’t have to cost a thing – especially with these free date ideas on the Gold Coast.
A picnic on Burleigh Hill
Grab a picnic basket, a bottle of wine and some cheese and crackers and head to the Gold Coast’s undisputed best date location, Burleigh Hill. Sure, you won’t be the only people with the same idea – but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a quiet little corner to enjoy a romantic evening. It doesn’t get much better than watching the sun set over the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise with your special someone.
A stroll through the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens
Have you ever been to the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens? They’re beautiful. 31 sprawling hectares with boardwalks, playgrounds and picnic areas, not to mention a butterfly garden, dry rainforest and a horticulture display garden. Spend a romantic day here walking through the gum tree corridor, smelling the rose garden and maybe even scoping out the wedding locations…?
A drive through the hinterland
Put the coastline behind you and head up to the mountains for a romantic day trip. From Mount Tamborine to the Scenic Rim, there are plenty of places to explore with your significant other. You could take a hike, walk through a winery or check out some of the museums and art galleries in the area. So romantic.
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