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 25 creative ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day this year. Peruse through to find the perfect experience for you and your loved one this year.

1. Book a luxe weekend trip to Hamilton Island

2. Enjoy a morning in bed – no interruptions

3. Spend the afternoon grazing on a hamper in the hills

4. Relax with an Endota Spa treatment

5. Take a cooking class together

6. Spend a day on the harbour

7. Find your perfect mix with a cocktail class

8. Set-up a luxury couples picnic 

9. Enjoy a lunch of local produce down by the sea 

10. Cook a romantic, spicy dinner for two

11. Book a staycation at one of Marriott Group's hotels

12. Go for a bottomless brunch

13. Embrace adventure with a scenic Tasmanian hike

14. Hit the Great Ocean Road

15. Complete a paint and sip art class 

16. Escape to an (almost) deserted island

17. Take in an exhibition at the NGV

18. Snuggle up at a Moonlight Cinema

19. Spend the night glamping in WA

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

21. Pair said wine with a mouthwatering selection of cheeses

22. Set up under the stars for an evening of stargazing

23. Chocolate pralines of all varieties to finish the night off

24. Try an acrylic painting class together

25. Create your own bouquet at a beginner's floral workshop

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.