Sydney doesn’t quite have the reputation of Paris. The parks flooded in sunlight are no match for the foggy moonlight parisian boulevardes when it comes to adding a certain je ne sais quoi to your love life.
However Sydney does have plenty of little spots which are perfect for kindling a bit of romance. This guide will take you through some of the best known ones and give you some ideas on where to hang out with your loved one, or loved one to be, when you feel a little bit foxy.
Darling Harbour at Sunset
During the day you can spend a stroll along Darling harbour trying to avoid packs of school kids visting Sydney Maritime Museum and flocks of tourists queueing up for the new Madame Tussaud’s in Sydney or the aquarium.
Later at night you have to dodge out of the way of drunken revellers as various stag/bucks and hen parties enjoy the bars and clubs that the area is famous for.
Sunset is the sweet spot though. The school kids have long gone, the revellers aren’t out yet. Office workers hurry by but they hardly make a crowd.
The backdrop is stunning. The sky goes from daylight through sundry shades of red to finally end up black. All set with the backdrop on Sydney’s skyline.
You can meet your lover at the harbour side and perch on the edge. Or you can meet up for a drink and just drink in the background as you drink in some wine. It can feel amazing sometimes to get lost in conversation then look up to see the beautiful sunset.
The Opera Bar
If you are meet your amour for a drink then to make the occasion feel special a stunning background is really needed.
In Sydney there are few backdrops more stunning than the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge combined. The Opera Bar is found at the end of Circular Quay and is a Sydney institution for those who love drinks with a view.
When you’re there take a look around. Try and count how many people look like they are there on dates. The lure of this popular watering hole makes it a common place for first dates. Now that is romantic.
Rushcutters Bay Park on a Sunday
Sometimes when I pass Rushcutters Bay Park it’s like a pastiche of what a park should be. It’s almost comically good. There are people out walking their pedigree dogs, fitness classes bounding up and down, individuals making use of the outdoor sports equipment.
Then, of course, there are the couples walking hand in hand.
The park is a great spot for ten or twenty minutes stroll. You can amble along with your partner taking in the harbour breezes then stop to enjoy a lazy lunch or coffee at the great food hut in the middle.
A great romantic way to spend a weekend afternoon.