the best outdoor adventures in the melton area
/ Mandy CouzensThere are plenty of fun outdoor adventures for families in Melton and surrounding areas!
Check out some of Mamma’s fave outdoor adventures here.
If you’ve got kids bouncing off the walls, jumping off the back on the couch and scaling the bookshelves then you need to gather them up and head down to Mick’s Jump n’ Play in Melton!
There are HEAPS of walks all around the Werribee Gorge State Park for all different levels and experience so it is a good idea to do plenty of research on this place before setting off with the kids in tow.
The Nook will make you feel as if you’ve stopped to rest at a quaint country town. A 20 minute walk from the centre of Sunbury, it features Jacksons Creek waterhole and a beautiful, natural open space.
Spend an hour here, or the whole day - you can tailor your fun and do as much or as little as your family can manage.
The Organ Pipes themselves are beautiful huge rock columns formed by the cooling and cracking of molten lava from over a million years ago and are the feature of the park.
This place has been a favourite amongst aircraft enthusiasts for over 30 years now and It's still a favourite for families after all these years and the ice cream van is still here. Sunset is a great time to visit.
Well folks, Mamma has the PERFECT park for you if your little ones love sand based play - check out Crofts Reserve in Altona North, it has recently had an upgrade and it is FANTASTIC!
It’s no wondering why Lollipop Hill Park Playground is a trusted family favourite within the Manor Lakes community - it really is such a great space for the entire family to enjoy.
Embark on a quest to Rose Hedge Reserve where you can become a knight, slay a dragon and have some epic fun! This medieval dragon themed playground in Sydenham is perfect for all ages.
Manor Lakes Boulevard Park is the PERFECT addition to the West - Mamma thinks it’s an absolute winner, and that you should check it out ASAP!
Wow, wow, wow - this park has everything… Mamma’s little one was so overwhelmed with excitement when she arrived, she didn’t know what to play with first!
Discover Northvale Park, one of the exciting new parks in the Sunbury area located within the Redstone Estate. This fantastic playspace offers endless fun for kids with its two huge enclosed slides and engaging climbing towers featuring adorable rock climbing enclosures. Little ones will also enjoy the variety of swings, spinners, musical chimes, and a dedicated toddler area complete with slides and climbing ropes. Experience endless adventures and make lasting memories at Northvale Park in Sunbury.
Discover the ultimate family park at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve! This must-visit destination in Bacchus Marsh offers a massive playground tower, perfect for kids with climbing obstacles and huge slides. There's also a designated area for little ones with trampolines, seesaws, and more. Enjoy a large sandpit with water activities, musical instruments, flying foxes, and various swings. With BBQ facilities, ample seating, shade, water taps, and on-site toilets, Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve is the perfect spot for a fun-filled day out.
Look at that! Rainbow soft fall, water play and giant towers...welcome to Frontier Park!
Alert! Alert! Another great playground in Rockbank! This one has a cafe on its doorstep (win!) Rope bridges, sand pits, water play, swings, slides, monkey bars, rocks, tree trunks - honestly Mamma could go on and on and on about the elements of play here.
Mamma just loves a playground with a scooter run! The track has steep enough spots to satisfy older kids on bikes but is safe enough for little ones on scooters.
You’ll be in another world when you launch into Galaxyland Playspace! This amazing playground boasts lots of vast play areas for all age groups
There is a fun area for the kids to hang and climb, plus a great little track around the outside of the park and grassy areas, which is perfect for scooters and bikes. So while the kiddies are off doing that, YOU can have a play on all the workout equipment.
The space is HUGE with lots of green grass and space to spread out. The first thing you see is the tall slide tower which is a magnet for all those little daredevils.
It’s always fun discovering a new playground! This fresh new play area is surrounded by fresh new houses and is sure to be a favourite amongst the locals.
There is something really special about adventure playgrounds. This playground in particular is a Mamma favourite!
A bright and colourful park to add to the estate here in Woodlea! Making it a total of FOUR pretty amazing adventures to be had in this neck of the woods.
Calling all climbers! Climbing is the aim of the game here at this park in the Woodlea estate in Rockbank.
This is one of those playgrounds, the one where you can't find a parking spot quick enough, kids start squealing and everyone races each other to the best equipment.