Hobsons Bay City Council has some great outdoor adventures! Check out some of Mamma’s fave ones HERE!

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The perfect place to bring you dog! We love this dog park.

We are so lucky to have so many stunning nature trails in the west, and one Mamma loves to explore is our amazing wetlands!

altona dog beach, altona

This place is simply dog heaven. If you have a furry family member then Altona Dog Beach is a fantastic place for all the westie canine population to catch up, have a frolic and maybe enjoy some salt air and sea.

kororoit creek shared trail and sculpture walk, altona north

Smooth pathways and wondrous sculptures - it is a fantastic outdoor adventure for the family.

sandy point nature reserve, williamstown

It is an excellent place for exploring and adventures!

jawbone bay and marine sanctuary, williamstown

With its little bays of sand, clear and cool water - Jawbone Bay and Marine Sanctuary is stunning little paradise.

altona coastal park bike trail, altona

Mamma loves to get outdoors and get the legs pumping with a good bike ride. Altona Coastal Park is one of the best rides around. You can still see a lone date palm and the ruins of the grandstand of the old Williamstown Racecourse which saw Phar Lap race and win the Underwood Stakes in 1931. Giddy up!

jawbone flora and fauna reserve, williamstown

What was once a degraded rifle range is now an important conservation area and a great place to explore. Mamma and the crew love getting up close and personal with our nature spots and Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve is one of the best places in the West to appreciate our native coastal critters.

williamstown botanical gardens, williamstown

Mamma LOVES the Williamstown Botanical Gardens. It is such an oasis for the family and perfect for picnics and play.

williamstown beach, williamstown

Willy Beach has everything you could possibly need for a day by the sea and it's only a hop skip and jump from your front door. This is the ideal place to introduce little ones to the ocean where they can splash and explore to their hearts content.

altona beach, altona

Altona Beach is a suburban paradise. Your family and friends will love the sand, sea, and grassy strips. Meander along the long pier any time of the year.

newport lakes, newport

Newport Lakes is a beautiful bushland oasis with its two big lakes, lots of native birds and grassy spots for picnics, it's a wonderful place to bring the family for a day of wildlife watching and native plant spotting.

100 steps to federation - truganina park, altona meadows

Mamma was told to expect the best views in Melbourne and was not disappointed. The top of the 100 Steps to Federation in Altona Meadows - provides uninterrupted 360 degree views of the You Yangs, Melbourne and the Bay. It is downright breathtaking and energising climbing to the top.

cherry lake, altona

Mamma says visiting this park on Chery Lake is a must for any true blue Westie. Gaze over the water and take a little time to unwind while your little (and big!) ones explore and the Lions Market is on here on the first Sunday of the month!

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mccormack park, laverton

This play space has a good blend of modern play equipment and nature based elements to it. Say hello to the large stripy snake near the sandpit, it is a very nice draw card to the park, kiddos can climb onto his back, give him a hug or jump off the tail!

patchwork park playground, altona north

This fantastic park is a wonderful new design - Mamma hasn’t seen a playground like this before!

armstrong reserve (octopus park!), newport

An upgrade so good it is almost a new park!

curlew community park, laverton

Locals will be loving how great this park is and it is sure to become THE favourite of the area

tatman reserve upgrade, altona meadows

2 flying foxes! Including the new universally accessible flying fox.

langshaw reserve upgrade, altona north

brooklyn reserve play space, brooklyn

The park has ticked off all the 'cool stuff' boxes with plenty of scootering space, BBQ's, swirly slide, a 6m 'Eagle's Lair' high climber, sandpit, sculptures, a gym, basketball court, tyre swing, and an expressions swing (the first in Hobsons Bay)!

g h ransom reserve, altona

This playground has unbeatable beach views, breezes, and bbq's and is fantastic!

a. b. shaw reserve, altona meadows

What a great play space! This 'old plus new' playground has some great features including Hobsons Bay’s first double flying fox, a giant bird’s nest swing, a half netball-basketball court a water play 'creek' with a hand-operated water pump, a wooden play jetty and boating accessories including a fishing rod!

wg cresser reserve, seaholme

Well, Altona and it’s surrounds are beautiful we all know that! Then you discover places like this and you fall in love all over again. This park is one of those gems that’s hard to believe you’ve never been to before but you will definitely visit again and again.

hd graham reserve bmx track and skate park, altona meadows

This park is a fav for both big and little kids with a smaller bowl skate/scooter section.

apex park, altona

Altona is rich with playgrounds and parks dotted all the way along the beach and foreshore. This one is one of our all time favourite parks!

charles bates reserve, williamstown

This park in Williamstown is beautiful. Plain and simple there really is no other word to describe this quaint playground in a prime location. Slides, swings, sailboat, swans, sea and serenity. Walking along The Strand is the perfect way to watch the day take shape over Melbourne whilst the kids play. Beautiful.

sadler reserve, williamstown

Mamma says Stop! ... and let the dulcet tones of gentle ocean waves wash your worries away. Your kids are guaranteed to enjoy exploring this picture perfect location. A 5-star playground on all accounts.

edwards 'frog park' reserve, south kingsville

Good for little ones and bigger ones!

logan reserve, altona

The best playground in Altona. This beach front park is all about location, location, location! Overlooking Altona Beach and at the tip of Pier Street, the opportunity for a great day out is endless.

point gellibrand picnic area, williamstown

A fantastic park in Williamstown! These spectacular views of Point Gellibrand overlooking the bay create a picture perfect backdrop for your next family get together. Take in the salty air and the squeals of joy as your kids explore this great space.

commonwealth reserve, williamstown

Fly a kite, run around, have a swing, jump on the massive see-saw, hug a tree, climb a giant anchor, chill out, soak up the sun, enjoy the view in Williamstown’s beautiful Commonwealth Reserve

pavey reserve, newport

Pavey Reserve in Newport has two different sized playgrounds, you will be glad you dropped by. Newport Lakes is literally a stones throw away, making this the perfect playground to commence a true Westie adventure.

burgoyne reserve, williamstown

Ships ahoy! This bustling playground in Williamstown's historic heart is a fantastic vantage point to spot the cargo ships gliding in and out of the bay as well as some great play equipment.

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