Planning a romantic getaway with your significant other while looking for unusual things to do in Sydney? Consider venturing on a thematic staycation with your dearly beloved while spending quality time with each other.

From flying in the air on a trapeze, getting your hands dirty with paint, to grooving with your loved one to a salsa beat, memorable romantic getaways in Sydney are filled with unusual date activities—perfect for couples looking to inject fresh excitement into their relationships. 

In this article brought to you by PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney, you will learn:

• Where to Stay for your Romantic Getaway in Sydney

• Adventurous Date Ideas in Sydney

• Arts and Craft Date Ideas in Sydney

• Romantic Night Date Ideas in Sydney

Prefer something more cultured after your gripping adventures? Get in touch with your artistic side while bringing home your own hand-made souvenirs. 

First up, unleash your imagination at a “tipsy” art class at Cork and Chroma. This absolute winner of a date gives you the freedom to paint what you want while enjoying a drink. It has been said that some of the greatest masterpieces in the art world were fueled by a tipple (or three)!

If you like the idea of creating your own mini-exhibit, consider learning how to build a terrarium together. The workshop is therapeutic, planet-friendly, and ideal for cultivating your teamwork. The best part? You get to bring your DIY terrarium home at the end of the workshop.  

Continue expanding your appreciation for the arts with a self-guided street art tour—here, you will visit the hipster neighbourhoods of Newtown and Enmore, home to Sydney’s best street art. Engage in these precinct’s multi-hued surroundings as you stroll with your loved one, discovering one mural after another. 

Feeling a little restless? Get on your feet with a dance class for two. Impress your other half with sleek dance moves at Swing Patrol, where you can learn anything from Balboa swing dance to Lindy Hop. Beyond spending a night in your partner’s arms, you can also enjoy canapes and a glass of bubbly.

Wind down your romantic adventures as the sun sets and the moon rises. Catch an outdoor movie where you can curl up in your partner’s arms. Depending on the time of the year, many venues in  Sydney have pop-up outdoor cinemas screening blockbuster movies under the open sky. Enjoy the fresh air, night scenery and cosy atmosphere, while experiencing your favourite films together. 

A romantic Sydney getaway cannot be complete without a visit to the Sydney Opera House—the perfect opportunity to dress to the nines. Have dinner at the venue’s restaurant Bennelong while enjoying the waterfront view, followed by a performance at the Opera House. 

Wish to make this romantic getaway one to last a lifetime? Take your love to the skies once again. Instead of climbing up a towering bridge, you will climb to the skies instead. Splurge on a seaplane flight that takes you across the open skies over Sydney as you soar over the Sydney Harbour, with a three-course a la carte meal and drink. There is no better way to end your romantic getaway than with spectacular nighttime views of this vibrant city. 

Need more recommendations for your romantic Sydney staycation? Read more about what to do in Sydney, or get in touch with our team at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney. We look forward to hosting you soon.