Valentine's Day is more than just the gifts you give your partner. It's an all-encompassing experience in showering one another with extra affection for one day of the year, almost like a bonus anniversary where couples across the world share their love. While endless gift guides circulate every year with foolproof ways to treat your partner to a present, formulating creative ideas on how to actually spend your Valentine's Day isn't as straightforward.

While there's certainly nothing with spending the day doing the bare minimum (save for a few treats and roses here and there), for those looking to make the most of the day, there's no better time to upgrade from conventional celebrations and engage in something a touch more extravagant. From stargazing, to glamping to a slew of handy classes to take together, here are 26 creative ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day this year. Peruse through to find the perfect experience for you and your loved one this year.

Book a luxe weekend trip to Hamilton Island

Enjoy a morning in bed – no interruptions

Spend the afternoon grazing on a hamper in the hills

Relax with an Endota Spa treatment

Take a cooking class together

Spend a day on the harbour

Find your perfect mix with a cocktail class

Set-up a luxury couples picnic 

Enjoy a lunch of local produce down by the sea 

Cook a romantic, spicy dinner for two

Book a staycation at one of Marriott Group's hotels

Go for a bottomless brunch

Embrace adventure with a scenic Tasmanian hike

Hit the road

Complete a paint and sip art class 

Escape to an (almost) deserted island

Take in an exhibition at the NGV

Snuggle up at a Moonlight Cinema

Spend the night glamping in WA

Select a drop (or two) from your favourite local wine cellar

Pair said wine with a mouthwatering selection of cheeses

Set up under the stars for an evening of stargazing

Chocolate pralines of all varieties to finish the night off

Acrylic Painting Class

Create your own bouquet at a beginner's floral workshop

Indulge in grandeur at Sydney’s Brasserie 1930

If you prefer spending the night in and treating one another to a scrumptious dinner, read through to our selection of romantic Valentine's Day recipe ideas to inspire a home-cooked meal. Finish the day with a much needed snuggle on the couch, accompanied by some of the best Valentine's Day movies Hollywood has to offer.