The Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day in Australia for Students
We all know that Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. It is not just an American thing. It is celebrated in many countries, including Australia.
If you are wondering why and how you should celebrate Valentine’s Day in Australia as a student, then read on!
What is Valentine’s day?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. It is a day for people to express their love to their loved ones. In 2024, it will be celebrated on Wednesday 14th, 2024.
This date has tradition behind it and is celebrated to remember the St. Valentine’s.
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The Origins of the Australian Valentine’s Celebration
The origins of Valentine’s Day in Australia are not very clear. It is believed to have started in the 19th century by the Irish Catholic settlers.
Although it is not a public holiday in Australia, there are chances that some businesses might be closed on the day.
It is a summer season during the month of February, so the temperature ranges from warm to hot.
How is it celebrated in Australia?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Australia with romantic dinners, cards, kisses and flowers.
There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Australia. Australians usually celebrate it with romantic dinners, cards, kisses and flowers. You can also give your special someone a Valentine’s Day gift.
If you are struggling with what to get for your loved one, here are some ideas that might help
Gift ideas for Valentine’s Day in Australia
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What are some of the best gifts you can get on Valentine’s Day? Well, it really depends on your budget and the person you are buying for. But if you are looking for some ideas, here are a few suggestions that might help.
Gift Ideas on ultra tight budget ($30 or under)
If you are looking for some last-minute gifts, then this list of Valentine’s Day gifts under $30 is perfect for you!
- 3D Valentine Greeting Card
- Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Gift Box
- Zenglow Shower Steamers with Essential Oils
- 9 in 1 Multitool Pen for Him
- Book: Atomic Habits
- Valentine Gift Rose Light Gifts
- Vera Wang Princess Eau De Toilette 100Ml
- T2 Tea 5 Tops 5 Mini Gift Cubes
- One Dozen Red Roses at Aldi
Gift Ideas on low budget ($100 or under)
- Calvin Klein One Eau De Toilette
- Preserved Real Eternal Rose with I Love You Necklace
- Calvin Klein Beauty Eau de Parfum
- Braun Face Mini Hair Remover
- Hugo Boss Bottled Infinite EDP
- LEGO® Icons Bouquet of Roses 10328 Home Decor Flowers
Gift ideas on mid to high budget ($1000 or under)
- ghd Original Hair Straightener
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
- Nintendo Switch Console
- MANSCAPED™ The Lawn Mower™ 5.0 ULTRA Groin & Body Hair Trimmer
- Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
- Apple Watch Series 9
Gift Ideas for those who would like to do something special
- A romantic dinner date at a 4-star restaurant: Book and dine a luxury dinner date with your valentine.
- A romantic weekend getaway: Surprise your loved one by booking a romantic escape around Australia.
- Expensive jewellery: Create a personalised necklace with their name on it.
Top 5 International Student’s Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
- Buy OSA ISIC card – Perfect for international students. Your Valentine will love you for buying a year-round offer and discounts they get with this card. Buy it here. Check our student deals page for more sweet deals.
- Buy Timezone credits – Entertain your valentine by buying a gift to play arcade video games, laser games, bowling. They have a special deal on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February 2024 to get double credits. Buy $60 or $120 credits and get $100 or $200 credits. (Double the fun) Check the details here.
- Maskco -Try the unique and exotic Australian fragrances. We promise your valentine will love it. It’s that good. (Make sure to get Lychee and Peony as one of the fragrances). Current offer: Get 30% off + 1 MUSK Stick Refill. Buy them here.
- Give them box of food goodies – Many couples like to spend the night at home on this day, so cooking together can be fun (oops we are giving our Date ideas already). Why not order a box of meal kit delivered at your place to make things bit easier for yourself. Luckily, HelloFresh and EveryPlate are running an amazing deals for our followers. Get up to $210 off on your first 5 meal kit boxes with HelloFresh here. And EveryPlate is running a deal with up to $155 off for the first 6 boxes with price per serving starting from just $2.29.
- Gift card – Last but not the least, the easiest, laziest and a safe gift, get your Valentine a gift card. You can buy them at any retailer or online. If buying online, we suggest getting from Shopback as they have a Super Swap gift card that can be exchanged for 100’s of retailers. Sign up now to get $10 referral bonus to start.
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Affordable Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Australia
Here are some affordable Valentine’s Day date ideas in Australia:
- Stargazing: Choose an area far from the city lights, it could be your own backyard as well. Bring a blanket, chair, something to munch on and binoculars or telescope. Make sure to check the weather of your local city before deciding for this activity.
- Picnic: Head toward your local park, beach or garden nearby and bring along some basic food like sandwich, fruits, cheese and drinks for a romantic picnic. Also pack up a picnic blanket, small table and something (like game) for entertainment.
- Cooking Together: Choose a recipe that excites you both, buy ingredients and get cooking together. You can choose to do a full course menu or just the mains. Remember it is not much about the food but the experience of something you create together.
- Scenic Walk: Great way to stay healthy and enjoying the company of your loved on a nature walk. Explore the local neighbourhood or nature trail nearby and share your stories or something interesting with your partner.
- Movie Night In: Choose a genre of interest and watch something you both haven’t watched yet. Create a cozy environment and don’t forget to prepare some snacks like popcorns, nachos, drinks, etc.
- Check out more date ideas on our Instagram page here.
Valentine’s Day Road Trip Ideas in Australia
Here are the Valentine’s Day Road Trip ideas in Australia you might consider to bring your Valentine Date to:
- Great Ocean Road (Victoria) – Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular road trip around Australia. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Torquay (starting point for Great Ocean Road) from Melbourne city. From Torquay, you can drive along with some breath taking scenery while visiting popular towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay. You can visit Twelve Apostle in a day trip as well but it is advisable to start your trip nice and early if visiting Twelve Apostle is a part of your agenda.
- Grand Pacific Drive (New South Wales) – Around an hour south of Sydney is one of the other popular coastal drive in Australia, Grand Pacific Drive. Stretching from the Royal National Park to Nowra, you will be driving through many coastal towns and breathing scenery as well. And who doesn’t like to drive on the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge.
- Blue Mountains (New South Wales) – Around 50 minutes drive from Sydney CBD, Blue Mountains is a popular tourist attraction and day trip for many Sydneysiders. You can explore scenic landscapes, three sister’s rock formation, scenic cable ride, Wentworth Falls Lookout in the area. You can enjoy a lunch or dinner in the local area or enjoy a cozy evening in a mountain retreat with your loved one .
- Gold Coast to Byron Bay (Queensland) – Drive down the Pacific Highway from Gold Coast to the picturesque coastal town of Byron Bay with your loved one. A 75 minute long drive is worth every penny. And the bohemian town of Byron Bay with stunning natural attractions, world class dining and shopping is a perfect backdrop to your Valentine’s Day.
- Barossa Valley (South Australia) – Travelling to South Australia’s Barossa Valley on Valentine’s Day seems like a non-brainer. Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide city means you can spend the entire day exploring the region known for its vineyards, gourmet food and insta worthy countryside scenery.
- East Coast (Tasmania) – Why not explore the beauty of Tasmania’s east coast on Valentine’s Day. You can explore Freycinet National Park, hike to Wineglass Bay, and feast on Tasmanian seafood in coastal towns like Bicheno and Swansea. You can do a quick
- Pinnacles Desert and Lancelin Sand Dunes (Western Australia) – Approximately 2 hours north from the Perth city, Pinnacles Desert is otherwordly attraction that is sure to impress anyone. You can stop by at Lancelin Sand Dunes for sandboarding experience on the way back.
Tips for Loving Long Distance this Valentine’s Day
These are some of the best long-distance relationship tips that you can follow for this Valentine’s Day.
- Be honest with your partner about how you feel
- Make sure to keep in touch with your partner as often as possible
- Keep the romance alive by sending gifts and cards to each other
We hope this article has helped you find your way to the perfect Valentine’s Day. Let us know how you would like to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comments.
