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 2023, it will be celebrated on Tuesday 14th, 2023.
This date has tradition behind it and is celebrated to remember the St. Valentine’s.
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
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 budget:
If you are looking for some last-minute gifts, then this list of Valentine’s Day gifts under $30 is perfect for you!
- A bouquet of flowers: Send flowers to your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Roses, tulips, lilies or any other flower would be a lovely gesture of love on this special day.
- A box of chocolates: Chocolate is always a good idea as a Valentine’s Day gift. You can buy chocolate in bulk from supermarkets or make your own chocolate at home
- A teddy bear with a card attached: Who doesn’t love a cute teddy bear! Specially on a day like Valentine’s. Don’t forget to add a card with your personalised message to it.
- A handmade bracelet with your initials engraved on it: You don’t need to break a bank in order to create something for your loved one. You can be creative and make handmade bracelets for them.
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 jewelry: Create a personalized necklace with their name on it.
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.
- Cryptocurrency for love – Be different and share the love by sending some cryptocurrency to your loved ones. Coinspot has a special offer this Valentine’s Day. If you sign up using this link, you will get $20 worth of Bitcoin as a bonus after your first deposit. (not a financial advice by the way, DYOR)
- 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 11 and Sunday 12 February 2023 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). They have a deal for Free $40 Summer Treats Pack when you spend $100! 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. Preezee is also running a deal for a bonus $10 V Day Smart eGift Card with the purchase of a V Day Smart eGift Card worth $150 or more. the deal finishes on 15 February 2023.
Cheap Valentine’s Day Deals 2023
Here are out pick of Top 5 Valentine’s Day Deals that won’t break the bank for the year 2023:
- Dozen roses for $25 at Aldi
- Buy 1 burrito Get 1 free at Mad Mex
- Small McChicken Meal + 6 chicken nugget for $7.90 at McDonald’s
- All Muffins for $2 only at Muffin Cake
- Spend $30 and get $5 off when special Valentine’s Day products at Coles
Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Australia
Here are some Valentine’s Day date ideas that can help you impress your date and create a memorable experience:
- A picnic in the park: This one is a classic and can be fun and romantic. You just need to pack some food and drinks, pick a nice location in the park, and enjoy each other’s company with nature all around you.
- Cooking together: This may require more effort than other date ideas, but it is worth it! Cooking together will allow you to get to know your date better while having fun in the process.
- Watching a romantic movie together: You can go out to watch the latest flick in the cinema or stay at home and watch it together at the comfort of your place.
- Check out more date ideas on our Instagram page here.
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.
