10 first-date ideas in Sydney

Our pick for Sydney: bushwalk. Here are ten easy options.

1. 1. Coffee and a walk

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

   Singles in Sydney CBD

2. 2. Weekend markets

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

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3. 3. Sunset spot

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

   Singles in Chatswood

4. 4. Trivia night

   Team up at a pub quiz in Sydney. 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 Sydney; many have free entry.

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6. 6. Cooking class

   Book a class in Sydney 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 Sydney. Choose somewhere you can still talk between sets.

   Singles in Redfern

9. 9. Bushwalk

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

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10. 10. Dessert crawl

    Try two or three dessert spots around Neutral Bay.

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