Valentine’s Day 2016: 12 free places to go on a romantic date (Part 2)

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the number of choices for dating places may be overwhelming. This year, instead of spending on an expensive hotel or getaway, couples can opt to explore romantic spots around the area. What’s even better is that these places are free, saving men and their ladies some money for dinner or little treats.

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Federation Square (Melbourne)
Art aficionados can soak up some local and international culture at the Federation Square, which features the National Gallery of Victoria, or NGV, and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, or ACMI. Couples can tour around the place and indulge in stunning works of art at NGV. At ACMI, on the other hand, visitors can enjoy a dose of history of film and television.

Art Gallery of NSW (Sydney)
Couples who are fans of the arts and culture can feast their eyes on Sydney’s premier art institution, the Art Gallery of New South Wales. One of the most popular art museums in Australia, it is home to an impressive collection featuring modern and contemporary art pieces. Visitors can also enjoy lectures and symposia, films, music and performances, some of which are free.

Bicentennial Conservatory (Adelaide)
Nature lovers can definitely appreciate the Bicentennial Conservatory found at the Botanic Gardens of South Australia. A romantic date here means being underneath a canopy of trees and palms, as well as a view of lush lowland rainforest plants from northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the nearby Pacific Islands. Couples can also experience being as close as possible to a variety of stunning birds and insects.

Lakeside Walk (Canberra)
Couples who want to spend a whole day just being together can add variety to their Valentine’s Day by doing a self-guided walk along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin to some of Canberra’s national institutions. The two-kilometre easy walk begins at Commonwealth Place, and will take you to various scenic spots such as the National Gallery of Australia and Reconciliation Place.

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