Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Dating in Canberra
Galleries, lake loops and a tight-knit community. Canberra is smaller than other capitals, which makes local matters even more. getme shows you people around Braddon, Kingston, Belconnen or Tuggeranong first, and has plenty of free cultural date ideas built in.
Date ideas in Canberra
Lake Burley Griffin
Walk or ride the loop, or hire a paddle boat on a sunny day.
National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery
Free entry to the permanent collections and plenty to talk about.
Braddon
Lonsdale Street’s cafés, bars and restaurants are perfect for a first drink.
Mount Ainslie lookout
The classic view down Anzac Parade to Parliament House.
Meet people by suburb in Canberra
Dating in Canberra: FAQs
Is getme free to use in Canberra?
Yes. Creating a profile, discovering people near you in Canberra, matching, chatting, posting and making friends are all free. Plus and Premium add extras such as unlimited likes, seeing who liked you and travel mode, but you never need them to meet people.
How does getme show me people near me in Canberra?
You choose your suburb when you sign up. Discover then shows people in your suburb first, then the rest of Canberra, then further out, up to the distance you set. Your exact location is never shown, only your suburb.
Is getme only for dating?
No. getme combines dating with a social side: you can look for dates, friends or just a chat, follow people, become friends and share posts in your feed.
How do I stay safe meeting someone from Canberra for the first time?
Chat in the app first, video call if you can, meet somewhere public and busy, tell a friend where you are going and get yourself there and back. If you feel unsafe, leave, and call 000 in an emergency. Our Safety Tips page has more.