Dating in Melbourne
In shortMelbourne has more first date options than anywhere else in the state, from laneway cafes to big green parks. For suburb by suburb ideas, see our sister site justmelbournedating.com. A daytime walk is a good way to start.
A site of its ownMelbourne has its own local dating site, Just Melbourne Dating, with guides written just for it.
A first date idea
Free guided walk at the Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne runs a free 1.5 hour guided walk from the Visitor Centre at 10.30am, Tuesday to Sunday, with an extra 1.30pm walk at weekends. Bookings are essential. The gardens are open daily from 7.30am.
Source: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria: Free Guided Walk, checked 9 November 2026
Book a free guided walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Our sister site Smooch has a page on dating in Melbourne.
For more ideas, read dating in regional Victoria or weekends away for new couples.
