11 February 2025

Where to go in the Riverina this Valentine's Day

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
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Love is in the air, so what are your Valentine’s Day plans? Photo: Ridofranz.

One of life’s most beautiful and universal experiences is love – whether it’s romantic, platonic, or self-love.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for your kind of love with your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, friends or yourself.

We’ve saved you the time of looking for ideas, so check out our suggestions for a memorable day (or night).

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A romantic evening awaits at the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory. Photo: Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory.

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

When: Friday 14 February, 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Junee Licorice Factory, 45 Lord Street
Cost: $80 per head. Book via Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory.

The Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory is hosting a romantic evening, with the Riverina Conservatorium of Music, classic love songs, chocolates and canapes.

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For a moving experience, the Dinner Train offers an option with a difference. Photo: Lachlan Valley Railway.

Dinner Train

When: Friday 14 February to Sunday 16 February, 8 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Junee Railway Station, Railway Square, Junee
Cost: Seats are $80 adults | $75 concession | $55 child (4-16 years) | $250 family (2 adults and 2 children). Bookings and price checks from Coolamon, Cootamundra and Junee can be done via Lachlan Valley Railway.

Go on an enchanting, romantic dinner train with your special someone and enjoy the culinary delights with a scenic ride through the Riverina.

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A relaxing lakeside ambience is a bonus at popular dining spot Whitton Malt House. Photo: Whitton Malt House.

Whitton Malt House

When: Friday 14 February, 6 pm to 10 pm
Where: Whitton Malt House, 783A Whitton Darlington Point Road, Whitton
Cost: $149. Bookings essential, via Whitton Malt House.

What’s more romantic than a lakeside venue that promises to give couples an intimate ambience for an unforgettable night?

Whitton Malt House fits the bill, with a delicious six-course Valentine’s Day dinner sure to satisfy.

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Looking for love but prefer real life to the online world? Speed dating at Tilly’s could provide the spark. Photo: Official Wagga Speed Dating.

Speed Dating @ Tilly’s

When: Friday 14 February, 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Tilly’s Wagga, 109 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $15 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

Tired of online dating? Why not try the Valentine’s Day speed dating at Tilly’s and potentially meet the love of your life in person for a change in a safe environment? It will be fun, friendly and flirty.

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Savour the flavours in good company at Dux. Photo: Dux Albury.

Dinner at Dux

When: Friday 14 February, 6 pm to 10 pm
Where: Dux Albury, 466 Dean Street
Cost:$85 per person and bookings can be made via Opentable.

Want a night of exceptional dining, drinks and romance? Head to Dux in Albury and enjoy a carefully curated five-course chef’s menu and receive a signature Backwoods Distilling Co cocktail on arrival.

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Enjoy a four-course menu for Valentine’s Day at The Charles Dining. Photo: The Charles Boutique Hotel & Dining.

The Charles

When: Friday 14 February, 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: The Charles Boutique Hotel & Dining, 82 Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Book now for the Valentine’s Day special via The Charles Dining.

Treat your special someone to a four-course menu at one of Wagga Wagga’s finest dining venues – The Charles.

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