Unconventional Travel Inspired Ideas for Valentine's Day

Pic: Discovery Rottnest Island holiday accommodation, Western Australia

Sleep (almost) under the stars and go off-the-beaten track, but still reap the benefits of resort-style accommodation. Take your loved one, family, best friend, and even beloved pet and glamp your way through the Valentine's Day weekend.

Here are some of our Aussie glamping selections:

Pic: Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Kick around in a comfy robe and be pampered by the professionals with a luxury spa day. Massages, body scrubs, facials... you name it, these spas have it! Bliss out this Valentine's Day.

Day spa sensations to choose from:

Pic: Hosier Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

Play tourist in your own city and take a guided walking tour of your town. Wander the streets with your beloved exploring famous sights, weird history, hidden laneways, and wonderful art. A fun way to spend the day with your partner in crime, plus you'll learn of some interesting stories about your city to share with friends and family that visit from out of town!

Getting walking with:

Pic: Sunset sail Magnetic Island, Queensland by Tourism and Events Queensland

Sailing has an undeniable romance to it, so experience an unforgettable Valentine's Day from the water. Surprise your sweetheart and set sail or cruise your way around your city.

Some ideas to get you up and sailing:

Pic: Barossa Valley Estate, South Australia by Simon Griffiths

What could be better than a wine tasting tour to celebrate Valentine's Day? We couldn't think of anything better either! Sharpen your palate whilst venturing through vineyards with your better half.

Take some more inspiration from some of Australia's most famous wine regions:

Pic: Mona Museum internal staircase, Hobart, Tasmania by Mona & Remi Chauvin

Forget flowers and chocolates, visit your local museum or art gallery on Valentine's Day. It's quiet and unconventional, plus romantic to be surrounded by wonderous art and culture.

Here are some of our faves:

Pic: Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory

We may not be able to travel abroad but we can explore a little further afield, and aren't we lucky that Australia has so much to offer! Jump in the car and hit the road with your companion and pay a visit to a nearby town or village. That mountain / sea air is the perfect way to bring you closer together.

A few ideas to get the cogs turning:

So what are you waiting for? Get planning and don't let this amorous day pass you by, grab the opportunity for some love and adventure!