10 first-date ideas in Melbourne

Our pick for Melbourne: dessert crawl. Here are ten easy options.

1. 1. Coffee and a walk

   Grab a takeaway coffee and wander Melbourne CBD. Low pressure, easy to extend or wrap up.

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2. 2. Weekend markets

   Browse a local market near Richmond, share a snack and see what catches your eye.

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3. 3. Sunset spot

   Find a lookout or waterfront near Carlton for golden hour. Bring a picnic.

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4. 4. Trivia night

   Team up at a pub quiz in Melbourne. You’ll learn a lot about each other fast.

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5. 5. Gallery or museum

   Check what’s on at a gallery in Melbourne; many have free entry.

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6. 6. Cooking class

   Book a class in Melbourne and make dinner together.

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7. 7. Mini golf or bowling

   A bit of friendly competition keeps conversation flowing.

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8. 8. Live music

   Catch a local gig in Melbourne. Choose somewhere you can still talk between sets.

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9. 9. Bushwalk

   Pick an easy, well-trafficked trail near Melbourne and share your location with a friend.

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10. 10. Dessert crawl

    Try two or three dessert spots around Caulfield.

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