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Date Ideas Auckland
Kia ora, lover. A little bird told us you're looking for date ideas in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau... Well, you're in luck. From first dates in Ponsonby to anniversary celebrations in the CBD, discover one-of-a-kind couples activities Auckland-wide. Going from situationship to something more serious? Treat your better half to a wheel throwing workshop or cocktail making class. Brainstorming romantic date night ideas? Paint and sip is a match made in heaven. Whether you're soft launching on Insta or celebrating 10 years, these date night suggestions will keep the flames of love burning bright.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
4.8 (5)
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 30 guests
$89 - $159
Tufting Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (7)
6+ years in business
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 15 guests
$120 - $169
Beverage or Dessert Candle Class
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 12 guests
$138
Choose Your Container Design Candle Class
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 40 guests
$118
Natural Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 300 guests
$179
Introduction to Pickle Making Class
5.0 (5)
37+ years in business
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 10 guests
$89
Kintsugi Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Auckland & Titirangi
1 to 10 guests
$175
Honey Tasting and Bee Hive Tour
19 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 20 guests
$50 - $60
Candle Making Workshop
4k followers
Runs regularly
Auckland
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$55
Japanese Home Cooking Class
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
Browns Bay
1 to 8 guests
$120
Japanese Fluffy Cake Making Class
Runs regularly
Browns Bay
1 to 8 guests
$120
Basic Sushi Making Class
Runs regularly
Browns Bay
1 to 8 guests
$120
Authentic Japanese Vegetarian Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Browns Bay
1 to 8 guests
$120
Aroma Gel / Soy Wax Candle Making Class
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 40 guests
$118
Flower Bouquet Candle Making Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 40 guests
$128
Favourite Snack Food Candle Making Class
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 12 guests
$128
Soy Wax and Aroma Stone Air Freshener Class
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 12 guests
$89
Succulove Candle Class
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 12 guests
$138
Beekeeper for a Day Workshop
19 years in business
Only 1 date left
Auckland
1 to 20 guests
$150 - $195
Pilates Class for Beginners
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Auckland
1 to 10 guests
$15 - $20
Team Building Painting Class
Your choice of time
Auckland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$49 - $69
Whimsical Flower Vase Arrangement Workshop
Your choice of time
Comes to you
2 to 20 guests
$135 - $155
Hand-tied Flower Bouquet Workshop
Your choice of time
Comes to you
2 to 10 guests
$145 - $165
Candle Making Class
Your choice of time
Pukekohe
/ Mobile
2 to 15 guests
$65 - $75
Acrylic Paint and Sip Workshop for Team Building
Your choice of time
Pukekohe
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$45 - $50
In Person Mobile Pilates Class
Your choice of time
Auckland
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$30 - $60
Pointed Nib Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Your choice of time
Auckland
1 to 10 guests
$130 - $250
Perfume Masterclass
3k followers
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Auckland
1 to 9 guests
$679
Jewellery Making Class: Craft Your Sea Shell Story Necklace
5.0 (1)
Contact for details
Auckland
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$140
How to Make Money from Your Creative Hobby Class
5.0 (52) (teacher)
Contact for details
Auckland
1 to 10 guests
$50
Mother's Day Sip and Kintsugi Workshop
3k followers
Contact for details
Auckland
1 to 30 guests
$189
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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Date Night Ideas Auckland
Unique date night ideas in Auckland
There's more to dating than putt putt golf and drinks at the bar. From first dates to romantic evenings with your one-and-only, Auckland is a bursting with fun things to do for couples. The key to an unforgettable evening? Striking the perfect balance of fun, conversation and connection. Whether you just met on Bumble or you've been married for years, dating is all about getting to know each other better. But don't be fooled: the best date night ideas don't need to be expensive, intimate or intense. The most thoughtful dates are activities that combine creativity and quality time. Think wheel throwing classes, kokedama workshops, perfume making experiences, mixology workshops, ring making and candle making. These unique couples activities work like a charm because they take the pressure off – because when your hands are busy moulding clay, shaking cocktails or soldering silver, you won't be digging around in your brain for conversation starters. The evening will flow naturally as you connect, chat, laugh and learn new skills from Auckland's most talented makers and creators.
Cheap date ideas in Auckland
Cheap date ideas don't have to feel, well, cheap. If you're looking for an affordable way to spend time together, skip the 2-for-1 movie deals and opt for a paint and sip class instead. One of the best wallet-friendly date night suggestions in Auckland, wine and paint nights are a cheap and cheerful way to spend time together. Under the guidance of an experienced artist, you and your date will learn to paint while sipping on your favourite BYO bevvy. (Sip of Syrah from Stonyridge, anyone?) With their casual group atmosphere, sip and paint classes make fun date night ideas for every kind of couple – whether you're meeting for the first time or keeping the flame alive after five years. You'll have plenty of time to chat, connect and laugh as you bring your painting to life, stroke after stroke. Worried you won't be "good at it"? Forget the final product – you're just here to enjoy the process. Cheers to that!
If you can stretch your budget a little bit further, consider a cooking class for you next date night in Auckland. You'll learn learn fancy culinary skills from one of our accomplished chefs, soak up some quality time with your significant other and sit down to dinner or lunch at the end of the workshop. (How good's that?!) Love the rich romance of Italian cuisine? Learn to roll pasta or make pizza dough like a maestro. Want to spice up your relationship with the flavours of Asia? Lean to cook a tasty Thai feast, fold dumplings or discover the secrets of authentic Indian curries. Don't let date night break your budget – these affordable cooking classes in Auckland cost less than you'd pay for mid-range meal but pack plenty of value. Bon appétit!
First date ideas in Auckland
Sure, you could take your date to a stuffy, overpriced restaurant, but where's the creativity in that? Take your pick of these out-of-the-box first date suggestions and you'll never get ghosted again.* If you're worried about awkward silences and running out of things to say, we got you – nothing keeps the conversation flowing like our Auckland cocktail making classes! Rather than making small talk at the bar, you and your date will join a small group workshop full of friendly faces and get straight into the action. Whether it's a spicy Marg or a smoky Old Fashioned, you'll mix, muddle and shake timeless drinks under the guidance of AKL's best mixologists. (We know, we know – Aotearoa is the land of Sauvignon Blanc and craft beer, but there's something fancy about sipping spirits on the first date.) For a stress-free 1st date idea, book a cocktail making class and the rest will take care of itself. *Well, here's to hoping!
If you prefer more intimate first date ideas, consider a clay and sip soirée, macrame class, candle making experience or kokedama workshop. These wholesome Auckland activities will help you get to know each other over a few hours of craft. While your hands are busy shaping clay, pouring melted wax or playing with plants, you'll find it easy to chat, share stories and open up. (Seriously, look up "side-by-side conversation" and you'll see what we mean!) Perfect for couples and couples-to-be who appreciate quiet nights and low-key outings, these beginner-friendly workshops leave plenty of room for thoughtful chat and genuine connection.
Date activities in Auckland to match your vibe
Some dynamic duos love fancy dinners, others prefer a pub feed. Some rate sunrise hikes and others live for lazy mornings at their local cafe. Whatever date vibe you're going for – whether romantic, cute, cool or otherwise – we've got couples activities in Auckland to suit. Couples who live together might like this Tufting Workshop for Beginners in Mount Roskill, a wholesome way to add colour and texture to your space. Longtime couples who appreciate intimate date ideas will love this Pointed Nib Modern Calligraphy Class by Rosemay Studio. (If you're looking for anniversary gift ideas, book a private workshop and soak up some quality time together).
Where to take your girlfriend in Auckland
Thankfully, when date night rolls around, you don't have to settle for mini golf. (Cue applause.) If you're looking for fun couples activities, take your girlfriend to a perfume making class in Auckland and soak up some quality creative time together. The friendly folks at Naturally Ready will teach you all there is to know about this sensory art form, helping you and your gal create custom scents you'll treasure for life. Past student Allan Diaz had this say: "Auckland's newest gem, Naturally Ready, offered us the perfect date experience – a perfume-making workshop! It was more than just creating a scent; it was an olfactory adventure. Louella, our instructor, was our guide through this fragrant world. We delved into the history of perfume, the science of scent creation, and how fragrance notes combine to form unique perfumes. This knowledge became our secret weapon during the perfume creation process! I craved a bold, leathery base note in my scent. Louella's expertise shone as she guided me through blending various oils to achieve my desired aroma. By the workshop's end, we left not only with a newfound appreciation for perfumes but also with two beautiful bottles of our personalised fragrances! Naturally Ready's workshop is an unforgettable experience, perfect for anyone seeking a creative and unique date activity in Auckland."
So there you have it! From tasty cooking classes in the CBD to pottery workshops in Ponsonby, it's never been easier to treat your your significant other (or that cute babe on Bumble) to an unforgettable date night in Auckland.
