Looking for a Valentine’s Day date in Melbourne that is a little different?
There’s a mystery picnic experience turning Melbourne into a city-wide scavenger hunt for gourmet food.
Here’s how it works: you and your date follow a series of clues that lead you through boutique stores and local producers across the city, collecting artisan picnic items along the way. Think fine cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and fresh fruit. The final clue reveals your secret picnic spot, where you can finally sit down and enjoy what you’ve gathered.
Mystery Picnic – Melbourne
- What: Three-hour scavenger hunt, ending at a secret location
- Where: Melbourne laneways, Phillip Island, Grampians, Twelve Apostles, Mornington Peninsula
- When: Ongoing (Valentine’s upgrade Feb 12-24)
- Tickets: here
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AmazingCo runs the experience across multiple locations, from Melbourne’s iconic laneways to regional spots like Phillip Island, the Grampians, the Mornington Peninsula, and the Twelve Apostles. Each route takes about three hours and is designed to show off parts of Melbourne you might not have explored before.
City routes are walkable, while the regional options require a car. Some locations are dog-friendly, and there are add-ons like self-drive picnic boats on the Yarra, ferris wheel rides, or wine to throw in your basket.
The experience is fully customizable, from dietary requirements and picnic location preferences to optional upgrades.
From February 12 to 24, there’s a Valentine’s Day upgrade that adds themed games and conversation starters to the mix.
It’s essentially a treasure hunt meets date night, with the bonus of actually eating well at the end of it.
For more information, head here.
