Fun Date Ideas in Adelaide to Suit Every Couple

Are you going on an ice-breaker first date, celebrating a memorable anniversary or seeking inspiration for a date night that’s anything but ordinary? There are endless fun date ideas in Adelaide, perfect for those looking for a day or night out that’s a little more enticing than drinks at the local.

Let us guide you through a few of our fun and creative date ideas for daytime, evening, night-time, or even a romantic escape to a dreamy destination for the whole weekend to lock in for you and your love.

Mensa & Messina

Treat yourself and your date to the ultimate Italian-inspired foodie combo. Begin your evening at Mensa, Kent Town’s chic dining destination, where you will enjoy elevated flavour profiles in exquisite Italian dishes, stylish surroundings and perhaps a delightful drop of vino to calm those date-related jitters.

You’ll need to save room for dessert (if you can resist what’s on offer at Mensa) because right next door is Gelato Messina, scooping some of the best ice cream in Adelaide. Italian food, gelato, beautiful venues and the perfect amount of romantic ambience = a guaranteed great date. 

Scale the Adelaide Oval Rooftop Together 

For the thrill-seeking couple, try the Adelaide Oval RoofClimb. This exhilarating experience takes you on a journey across the iconic oval’s rooftop, offering unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views of the city skyline and beyond, from stunning coastlines to picturesque foothills. If you plan it around the sports schedule, you’ve got the best seats in the house to watch some cricket or footy below.

Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide 

AGSA District Day Out

Inject a healthy dose of art and culture into your next date day with a stroll along North Terrace, exploring Adelaide’s world-class AGSA District.

Before you do anything, fuel up and grab a coffee at Mitico, and then your gallery crawl can begin. Check out the latest exhibitions at the Australian Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), where stunning permanent and temporary art exhibitions will stop you in your tracks. 

From there, pop into the South Australian Museum and Migration Museum on the same block for a dose of history. If you have energy for one more round of exhibits, MOD is an easy 1km walk away, with future-focused, science-based exhibitions that lead to big questions. 

North Terrace, Adelaide 

Plant 4 Bowden

Whether you’re after a casual lunch or dinner in a cool location for a laid-back date night, look no further than Plant 4 Bowden. You’ve got My Grandma Ben, the sustainability-conscious cafe, or Ali’s Pakistani Cuisine for authentic flavours, authentic pizzas, creamy gelato, and so, so much more.

There’s always something happening at Plant 4, from market days, live music performed by local artists and trivia nights to Salsa Sundays (talk about romantic) and gin-tasting journeys to keep you and your date interested. 

5 Third Street, Bowden

Pay a Visit to Summertown Studio

Summertown Studio is the dynamic creative hub that offers everything from live music and art exhibitions to workshops and pop-up markets, creating a perfect blend of culture and entertainment.

Explore local art and browse through an impressive selection of records, groove to live tunes or spend quality time bonding over a hands-on art class. With delicious food, great coffee and a bustling atmosphere, Summertown Studio promises a date filled with creativity and community spirit. 

13 Paringa Avenue, Somerton Park 

Bike Ride From Bowden to Port Adelaide

After a morning coffee in Bowden (perhaps at A Place Coffee or Plant 4 Bowden), jump on your bikes and pedal to Port Adelaide along the Outer Harbour Greenway for brunch by the water.

The bike trail spans just under 15km, and the safe, flat shared path and street art along the way make the ride feel effortless. You’ll emerge at the iconic Port Adelaide Lighthouse, where you can continue down Commercial Road to enjoy a leisurely lunch at the charming Italian eatery, Carmine & Co. Arriving before 12? Be sure to stop by Butter Canteen and Provisions on Lipton Street for a tempting selection of cakes, cookies, savoury pastries, and hearty salads to take away. Enjoy your treats in the serene surroundings of Lartelare Park, creating the perfect picnic moment with your sweetheart. 

Bowden, Adelaide

Blend Your Own Wine at The Lane Vineyard

Indulge in a grape time together at The Lane Vineyard’s Blend Your Own Wine Experience. Head to the Hills and become vineyard artists as you blend wine, bottling up memories that’ll age as gracefully as your love. You and your beau will love the fun and interactive approach to learning about winemaking as you sip and swill in each other’s company.

Set amidst the scenic vineyard, this class promises romance, fun, and a bottle of red to take home, making it a perfect date for wine lovers looking to uncork something special. 

5 Ravenswood Lane, Balhannah

Don’t Cut Class Together at JamFactory 

JamFactory Adelaide offers hands-on, creative workshops for a ‘learning is cool’ date vibe. The Build Your Own Dinnerware workshop allows you to handcraft a bespoke 12-piece dinner set over two intimate sessions, and you can add a personal touch to your love story by crafting a sterling silver ring with distinctive textures in the Silver Ring Workshop.

These workshops provide practical skills and the opportunity to create lasting memories and beautiful home essentials together.

19 Morphett Street, Adelaide

Get Cosy on a Remote Getaway

What says ‘romance’ like a cosy weekend away, feeling removed from the rest of the world? CABN gives you the perfect opportunity to steal away to the countryside and get closer to your significant other, bonding over deep chats and long walks. These cabins provide a digital detox, where you can get off the grid and have the perfect reset, and with new CABN’s now open in McLaren Vale and Hahndorf, you can fill your getaway with delicious wines.

Multiple locations throughout South Australia

Sit Under the Stars at the Adelaide Planetarium 

The Adelaide Planetarium at the UniSA Mawson Lakes campus is a next-level date idea in Adelaide. Hear us out. For two hours on a Saturday, you can sit comfortably in the dark learning about the night sky together. Swoon much? It’s also a great place for public handholding if you’re into that sort of thing!

First and third Saturdays of the month

University of SA, Mawson Lakes Campus

Pamper Session at Longview Vineyard Day Spa

For those days when life feels a little chaotic, sometimes the best date idea is a romantic and relaxing afternoon at a day spa. Leave your troubles at the door, and book in for a couples massage that will nourish your body and mind at the Longview Vineyard Day Spa, enjoying a glass or two of their award-winning wine while you find inner peace looking out onto the Adelaide Hills.

154 Pound Road, Macclesfield

Get Fast and Furious with Oz-E Karts

Suited to those who want an evening of adrenaline and high-stakes racing, the indoor (and environmentally friendly) electric karting at Oz-E Karts is one of our favourite picks for date night.

While you can hit the track for 10 minutes whenever suits you, Wicked Wednesdays have a $25 deal worth checking out for a midweek drive, but Neon Nights on Thursdays has our attention. From sunset to 9 pm, the karting course is lit with bright rainbow neon lights, elevating this experience to a visual thrill and a high-speed race against the clock – or your date.

51-53 Jacobsen Crescent, Holden Hill

Hot Air Ballooning Across Barossa Valley

Take your date to new heights and experience the beautiful landscapes of South Australia like never before – in a hot air balloon. Take the trip to the Barossa Valley and prepare for lift-off at sunrise with Barossa Valley Ballooning, soaking in the early morning tranquillity in a peaceful, yet exhilarating hour-long flight.

Look down at the world-famous vineyards stretching below and take in the 360° panoramic views with this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your adventure continues after touchdown with a gourmet breakfast complete with Champagne to raise a toast to yourselves. You’ll (literally) be floating on cloud nine.

Barossa Valley

Chuck An Axe

Nothing says ‘bonding as a couple’ like hurling an axe! Let off some steam and have a laugh with an axe-throwing session at Maniax. They have multiple options to choose from that suit every date vibe and comfort level, from a speedy hour-long ‘quick chuck’ session, a private 2-hour session, or their special ‘date/mate night’ axe throwing option tailored for couples, complete with a lesson from an Axe-pert, a pizza to share, a beer each and an hour-session of axe throwing.

New location coming soon.

Take A Cruise

Take it easy with a cruise on the open seas with Temptation Sailing in Glenelg. Available throughout the warmer months, this is certainly something to book for your spring fling and summer romances.

Spot wildlife on their Wild Dolphin tour and take a dip in the sparkling waters as some of Australia’s famous wildlife swim freely around you, watch the sun slowly sink below the horizon while sipping on a cocktail with the romantic Twilight cruise, or hire a private charter to spend an evening or night sailing down the beautiful Adelaide coastline.

Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores Marine, Glenelg

Cook Up A Storm

Cooking a delicious meal together has to be one of the most humble and romantic dates. Preparing a sumptuous dish in the comfort of your home is one thing, but why not take things to the next level with a cooking class with Casa Carboni?

This Italian cooking school was born from a love of food and wine, and they’re passing on the skills and techniques of homey Italian cooking. Situated in the charming Angaston in the Barossa Valley, you begin your experience with coffee and cake before creating a four-course menu to enjoy together after the class, which you can recreate at home.

67 Murray Street, Angaston, Barossa

Escape to New Orleans with Live Jazz

Lose yourself in the allure of a New Orleans jazz lounge, right here in Adelaide. Several bars and restaurants hold weekly Jazz nights, where smooth tunes and candlelit interiors will up the romance factor. NOLA is one of Adelaide’s top spots for a great date, with late-night live music sessions from blues and jazz artists from Wednesday to Saturday, while La Louisianne calls for special celebrations, fusing fancy French fare and sultry jazz in its chic basement lounge. For a laidback listen, hit up Pastel Wine Bar for Tuesday’s Jazz Club or slip into a cosy table on Wednesday and Friday evenings for jazz and wine at Leigh Street Luggage.

Take a Gin Masterclass

If gin is your thing, we have the perfect activity for you. Take a drive to Ambleside Distillers in the Adelaide Hills to hear about Ambleside’s history before mixing up your gin concoction of botanicals and flavours to take home.

That’s not all Ambleside Distillers offer, with tasting flights of their spirits, cocktail masterclasses and some of the best G&T’s in town.

Corner of Ambleside Road & Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf

Picnic in Adelaide’s Gorgeous Gardens

How about a romantic picnic amidst one of Adelaide’s lush parks? Gather the nibbles and prepare a spread of finger foods complemented by a fine bottle of local wine. Don’t forget a cosy blanket for lounging in one of these serene picnic spots.

Lose yourselves in the enchanting Adelaide Botanic Gardens or the tranquil Himeji Gardens, or venture to the expansive beauty of Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. It’s a simple date that’s pretty hard to beat.

A Kayak For Two

When the weather is on your side, a kayak adventure delights. Choose from multiple locations with Adventure Kayak, starting in Port Adelaide or further afield, exploring Rapid Bay on the lower Fleurieu Peninsula. Navigate the dolphin sanctuary and ship’s graveyard maritime heritage trail, either self-guided or with expert guidance. Glide through mangrove-lined creeks at Garden Island or along the rugged coastline and towering cliffs of Rapid Bay in a sea kayak, immersing yourselves in nature’s beauty. 

Garden Island Road, Port Adelaide

Get Creative

A creative session with SGC Art Studio is an experience where you can BYO drinks and nibbles for ‘creative fuel’. Settle into their CBD studio and be guided through recreating a masterpiece to take home and cherish. From wheel throwing and paint and sip sessions to hand-building classes, you’ll learn new skills, slow down for an hour or two and soak up the wholesome atmosphere with your date. Cute!

115-117 Waymouth Street, Adelaide

Did you love our edit of fun date night ideas in Adelaide and want to know more about what’s on offer? Discover what’s on with our food and wine guide and our favourite pubs with a fireplace to find a cosy spot.