What is a lovers' lane?

A lovers' lane is a secluded place to which lovers like to go because of the privacy it provides. Couples kiss or perform sexual activity there.

Lovers' lanes have existed for a number of centuries. The area may be a lane, road, parking lot or other secluded location that makes kissing and other acts of physical affection more private. Lovers often engage in lovemaking within their parked automobile in one of these venues. One popular lovers' lane is near Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia. Couples go to an area on the southeast side of Fullers Bridge, which crosses the Lane Cove River.