Get hot and steamy at a communal bathhouse
Give the gift of pure bliss with a 90-minute soak session at Soak Bathhouse in Mermaid Beach. The communal experience is the perfect way to spend time together, whether it’s in the outdoor mineral spa that is heated to a balmy 38-degrees, getting sweaty in the steam room or taking a dip in the outdoor plunge pool, which at 12-degrees will certainly reinvigorate the senses. Inside, a stunning magnesium-infused beckons. Secure a booking for yourself and your sweetheart at the Soak Bathhouse website.
Check into a hotel – no, not that kind
Seeking some playful wonder this Valentine’s Day? Make tracks to Hijinx Hotel in Surfers Paradise, a hotel-bar-playhouse brimming with immersive rooms filled with giant Rubik’s Cubes, mini basketball courts, ball pits and more. Inside the immersive hotel-esque rooms groups of up to six players can work together to complete challenges in a four-minute window, to score points on a leaderboard. Hijinx Hotel also houses Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq (hello, bowling!) and Holey Moley in case you’re feeling extra competitive.
Get your hands dirty at this Currumbin clay studio
Get all Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore with a very hands-on workshop at Stone Studio in Currumbin Waters. You will learn the simple art of hand building your own ceramic mugs in a fun environment, with all clay, glaze and firings included. All you need to do is BYO food and drinks! Tickets to the Valentine’s Day mug workshop are $165 per couple and are available at the Stone Studio website.
Paint your date at the Love Street Store
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your lover or bestie in a creative way. Paint your partner’s spicy selfie and they will paint yours. All couples will receive a drink and a grazing board to share. Whether you’re coupled up or spending it with friends, Love Street will make you feel all the love this Valentine’s Day so be sure to make a booking online.
Bring love and lols together for this improv comedy night
Do you love love? Well the team at It’s Improvised? love laughs even more! Their show at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse on Thursday February 15 will be uncensored and ready to push the boundaries of comedy and your relationship. Hilarious scenes will be crafted on the spot, inspired by your suggestions. Comedians will have you laughing out loud from start to finish, making every performance a unique, side-splitting experience. Make a booking at the Mo’s Desert Clubhouse website.
Make your heart beat faster at this pasta lovers masterclass
Master the art of pasta making and learn how to create fettuccine from scratch with hands-on guidance from the Salt Meats Cheese experts. Plus, learn how to make a sweetened cannoli ricotta cream to fill your cannoli shells and decorate them to your liking. There’s a drink on arrival, pizza served during breaks, and take home recipe cards to recreate at home. Book now at the Salt Meats Cheese website.
Take your hot date for a cold dip
It starts with an early alarm, a shared cold water sunrise dip followed by post sips and real connection over a cup of warmness. Join the Cold Nips crew for their Wednesday morning dip and share the love with the whole community. The location of the Valentine’s Day dip will be announced on the Cold Nips Instagram page on Sunday February 11.
Release some pent-up feelings at Lumber Punks
If you’re going for more of an anti-romance kind of vibe, Lumber Punks in Miami is just the place. It’s fun, energetic and we guarantee it’s an experience you will both be talking about for a long time to come. Just a couple of housekeeping things to consider – because drunk people and pointy objects don’t mix (obviously), if you are keen for a tipple make sure you do it after the axe throwing part. Also remember to wear closed-in shoes because safety never takes a holiday. Make a booking at the Lumber Punks website. If you’re in the mood to break stuff, the Rage Cage in Southport has you covered.
Watch a violently romantic classic
Okay, so a movie and dinner isn’t the most original date idea, but this event is a little different. Dendy Cinemas in Southport is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day screening of Tony Scott’s cult crime classic True Romance. Written by Quentin Tarantino and featuring a stellar ensemble cast headed by Christian Slater and Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette, this wild ride is the perfect antidote for those who prefer their love stories with a bit of grit. Buy a ticket to this unmissable movie night at the Dendy website. Hungry? Grab an early dinner at one of the Queen Street Village eateries or opt for an extra large popcorn to share with your boo.
Meet a cute and cuddly companion
Animal Welfare League Queensland is playing Cupid this Valentine’s Day and is helping people find the love of their lives in the form of a shelter pet. The AWLQ Adoption Campaign launches Thursday February 8 and runs until Wednesday February 14, with adoption fees for adult cats reduced to $29 and selected dogs to $99 – how good! They might not all be tall, dark and handsome, but providing a loving home for a shelter animal is a great way to share the love. Oh, and you’ll be getting guaranteed cuddles for years to come.
Wow your boo with a bao bun workshop
Learn the process of creating delicious bao buns that will satisfy lovers of both salty and sweet. Make authentic savoury chicken and lap cheong bao and sweet Nutella bao under the expert guidance of Lisa and her Saucy Wench Gourmet Foods team at Nerang RSL. The way to a lover’s heart is always through the stomach so secure a booking from the Nerang RSL website.
If you’re on the hunt for something a little more traditional by way of a candlelit dinner, skip over to our handy list of Valentine’s Day happenings.
Stone Studio image credit: Stone Studio Website
