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• Get down with your animalistic side and head to Wellington Zoo for a romantic night in beautiful, natural surroundings. To make it super special, you could take a wee picnic, grab one of the Zoo’s gourmet hampers or have an intimate dinner at Kamala’s where Carlos Navae will be cranking some sweet tunes.  

• What hints at ‘I kinda like you’ more than an exhibition celebrating 200 years of wedding fashion? Nothing. That’s what. Unveiled at Te Papa is just $15.

• Celebrate under the stars at Carter Observatory and take a journey to those two very different planets; Venus and Mars. Learn about the romantic stories of constellations in our skies and get a special Valentine’s treat from Carter Observatory.

 Wine and dine your Valentine

• Pravda have put together a special menu for Tuesday which has romantically delicious items and ends with a chocolate sharing plate. Yumo. Take a peek at the menu here.
• Finc is having a neat little high tea with a delightful Valentine themed menu. It's $35 per person and make sure you book.
• Share a St Valentine's Fondue at Beach Babylon, a rich Belgium chocolate and frangelico fondue with strawberries and fluffy marshmallows.
• Go for the classic dinner and a movie combo with CQ Restaurant; a 2 course dinner for two with a glass of bubbles each and 2 Paramount movie tickets (valid for 1 year) for $100 per couple. Email food@cqwellington.com or phone 04 894 1930 to book.
• Shed 5 has a delicious menu with complimentary bubbles for $85 per person. See the menu here.
• Try out the 'Taste of Romance' (oooh) menu at Chameleon Restaurant for $59 per person. Have a look at the tasty menu.
• Keen for an Unvalentine's Day celebration? Take refuge from the year's biggest date night at Little Beer Quarter and celebrate the single life with a crafty pint. Get a free pint with any main meal or pizza purchased. Down with love and up with beer!

Gift in advance, for near-future enjoyment

Here are some way cool activities coming up that will make anyone the happiest Valentine:

 

• Get a couple's massage at Bodyhaven, or take some time out to love yourself with a special Valentine's package. Have a look at the Valentine's packages available.
• New Zealand Fringe Festival
• New Zealand International Arts Festival

For those on a tight  budget

You don't have to fork out to have a good time. Here are a few things that are either as free as a flowy skirt on a windy Welly day, or very affordable.

• Take a picnic to the Botanic Garden (make sure you have a waterproof plan also, maybe suss out some shelter and blankets beforehand).
• Go on a romantic stroll along the waterfront and read all the bits and snippets of fun literature on the Writers Walk.
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  Create a super special dining experience at home and then head to Strawberry Fare for a tasty after-dinner treat to share.