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Free water play in Melbourne: 9 places to visit

Make a splash with all the fun – and free! – water play options in Melbourne. After all, water play is the ultimate junior crowd-pleaser. It’s […]

28 Best Pram-Friendly Walks in Victoria

A bush walk is a wonderful way to connect with nature and it’s even better if you take your little one along for the ride. Exploring a nature […]

27 places to meet animals in Victoria

‘There’s a bear in there, and a tiger as well, there are lambs to feed, and a cow with a bell. Open wide, come inside, it’s animal time!’ Taking little monkies […]

5 places to runaway with the fairies in Victoria

Childhood is a magical time, made even more enchanting with a sprinkle of fairy (or elf) dust! So, to give your tot a spring in their […]

Snap happy play at Saltwater Coast Crocodile Park

Saltwater Coast Crocodile Park Open wide, come inside! Your kiddo will be happy as a croc in mud at this water-themed Melbourne playground. Getting there: Corner of […]

Hit a high note at Woodlea Estate Adventure Playground

Woodlea Estate Adventure Playground “Go west, life is awesome there, go west, in the open air, go west, where the skies are blue, go west, kiddo and you!” […]

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18 farms to visit to learn where food comes from in Victoria

Paris, London, New York, Phillip Island! Whether your bambino visits a cherry orchard, travels to a dairy or fishes in a lake, going on a food […]

Out of this world adventure at Buckingham Reserve Playground

Buckingham Reserve Playground Your kiddo will love this playground to the moon and back. With a rocket tower and room to explore, this space is built for […]

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All aboard! 19 fun train rides for kids in Victoria

Chugga chugga, choo choo! Whether your little train buff really knows their stuff or they’re happy to simply toot and huff and puff (like Thomas the Tank Engine’s […]

Fairy (and elf) tales at Bicentennial Park Playground

Bicentennial Park Playground Your little sprite will have a sparkle in their eye and a spring in their step when they’re magically transported to this Victorian playground. […]

9 boating adventures for kids in Melbourne

Hoist up the fun, unfurl the excitement and give the tiny captain of your fleet a treat to remember aboard one of these amazing boats, […]

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Risen from the ashes: Bollygum Park

Bollygum Park By golly! By gum! This playground in Kinglake, Victoria is a great place for little Australians to go bush. Inspired by a book and built […]