From utterly romantic to painfully awkward: Inside the Islanders' best date moments on Love Island Australia 2024
Our Islanders go onto Love Island Australia for one major reason – to find love.
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And while connections are formed inside the Villa, there's no better way to develop a deeper relationship – or heat things up – than with a romantic date.
With the Grand Finale just around the corner, the final five couples headed out on their final dates to celebrate their Love Island journeys and soak up some last minute romance.
Scroll through to catch see the most memorable dates from Season 6.
Episode 28: Sophie and Dylan
Who would've thought Sophie and Dylan would make it to this moment?
The couple have had one of the most rollercoaster relationships we've ever seen, but it was all those difficulties that made their final date all the more special.
Episode 28: Sophie and Dylan
They began their date with some gelato – a perfect accompaniment to their sweet conversation reflecting on their journey together.
"We've been forced to learn things about each other and work through things that we probably wouldn't have done so quickly," Sophie said.
She asked Dylan if he saw himself dating her on the outside.
"I do, even though we've had our ups and downs and disagreements, I do see it in the future," Dylan replied.
Episode 28: Sophie and Dylan
The pair decided that from now on, they would wipe the slate clean and move forward.
"I'm excited because I haven't had this feeling in awhile. I get kind of giddy," Dylan said.
"Do you get giddy? Me too," Sophie replied, before they cemented their connection with a kiss.
Episode 28: Em and Mercedes
Em and Mercedes headed into final dates in an incredible place – as official boyfriend and girlfriend!
They'd already confirmed their commitment to each other outside of the Villa, and the pair used their final date as a time to dream about their future.
Episode 28: Em and Mercedes
They sat down to have their caricatures drawn in this incredible location – and while Em worried that it would unflattering, Mercedes had no doubts.
"I'm probably going to look amazing as usual," he joked.
"Oh my god, the ego on you!" Em replied.
Episode 28: Em and Mercedes
Of course, they had nothing to worry about.
"It's really great!" Em gushed at the big reveal.
Episode 28: Em and Mercedes
They then sat by the water and enjoyed some celebratory champers.
"I didn't think that I would meet someone that I like as much as I like you. It's just so easy with us, I got what I came here for," Mercedes said.
Em said she couldn't wait to see what the future had in store for them.
"I feel like we're both not tied down to where we're living, my goal is to move somewhere new and exciting, like somewhere in Europe or somewhere in the States – with you," she gushed.
"With me. I love that, come here," Mercedes replied.
Episode 28: Mia and Niko
Mia and Niko were locked in from the moment they first saw each other and nothing has changed in the weeks since!
This Greek pair headed out on a fun-filled final date that had them embracing Spanish culture by putting on their dancing shoes.
Episode 28: Mia and Niko
Yep, flamenco dancing!
Mia and Niko were delighted to watch the professionals doing their thing... but then it came time to try themselves.
"We definitely aren't going to look like that!" Mia laughed.
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