Covering all the fabulous places to go in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Scienceworks, Werribee Zoo, Footscray Community Arts Centre, The Substation, Hippo Beach, Sunshine Aquatic Centre, Queens Park Pool and MORE!
Walking tours now open! This gorgeous farm sits on 200 hectares of land and is dedicated to rehabilitating all kinds of farm animals but particularly horses. Found neglected, discarded after racing or aged and unwell, Horse Shepherd takes them on, provides them vet care and allows them to happily live out their days with the rest of the menagerie at the farm.
Read MoreWhat a perfect adventure – a beautiful and fun ferry ride across the bay with stunning city views, followed by a penguin-watching experience at the St Kilda Breakwater wall, where around 1400 Little Penguins make their way to shore at sunset, and the knowledgeable staff are great with kids and questions!
Read MoreOne berry, two berry, pick me a blueberry! This is a place for blueberries lovers, but will also convert those who are on the fence - nothing is as sweet as a blueberry picked fresh from the bush!
Read MoreThis gold mine themed course is so much fun, with 18 easy holes to manoeuvre your little ball into. It’s great for the littlies as it’s all close together and not too many obstacles on the greens. There are two courses here - outdoor and the spookier but really cool Lost Worlds themed course indoors so chose your own adventure.
Read MoreA fantastic space for the Arts and a magnificent venue for events, the Substation is a cultural hub attracting some big name international performers as well as local artists.
Read MoreMamma thinks this is more like a massive waterpark than just a swim centre, and the perfect place to dive in for some indoor aquatic FUN! With a 50 metre pool, learn to swim pool, warm water pool for exercise, toddlers pool, spa and sauna, two massive 12.5 metre high water slide, a water adventure park and a kids splash pad (phew!), you’re going to have a hard time getting the kids to leave!
Read MoreStrawberry fields forever! Well, until the end of the season anyway! Mamma and co love hunting in these fields of joy for the perfect strawberry - and there are plenty! Surf Coast Strawberries is a great family adventure.
Read MoreWhen you go through as many blueberries as Mamma’s family, seeing row upon row of these little delicious gems is a sight to see! Otway Blueberries has been around since the 90’s and they provide blueberries all around the Otways and surf coast. You can, of course, pick your own stash here though too - and Mamma sure does LOVE pickin’!!
Read MoreThis little adventure couldn’t be more perfect! The boat ride across the bay is beautiful, stress free, swift, exciting and most of all fun. Your St Kilda destination is gorgeous, arriving at St Kilda pier, immersed in the beachside vibes - it truly feels like you are on a little holiday and now doing penguin tours from Williamstown
Read MoreMamma LOVES her mini golf and with a swing like hers - doing it in the dark is a bonus!
Read MoreThe Reading Corner is FREE for everyone to come and enjoy.
Mamma loves pulling on some wheels and taking the kids for a spin at the local skate rink and the Sunshine Skate Centre is certainly the perfect spot for doing just that.
Read MoreOk, so when it comes to parties - Mamma LOVES this place for a fuss free and seriously fantastic kids birthday venue
Read MoreMamma is berry berry excited to be able to pick both strawberries and blueberries in one place!
The berry-nice Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm and café is the perfect place to get your berry fix.
Batter batter schaWING batter! First and foremost the Melbourne Ball Park is right here in the west.
Read MoreWhat kind of picking HEAVEN is THIS?
Read MoreTreat the kids to a taste-bud tantalising High Tea on the high seas!
Read MoreAn icon of the West, immortalised in the old TV show Round the Twist and more recently Masterchef. Dubbed 'the white queen', she sure is majestic.
Read MoreThis is a great all year around kind of fun for the crew - once they get the hang of you'll find it hard to get them off the rink and the smile off their faces.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
