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/Looking for outdoor summer fun that doesn't cost the earth and is all in the one 'hassle free' spot? Mamma has found it!
Read MoreLooking for outdoor summer fun that doesn't cost the earth and is all in the one 'hassle free' spot? Mamma has found it!
Read MoreIf you have an animal lover and lets face it most kids are - this is an excellent place to get up close with some of Australia's most loved animals, and Maneki and Satu the Sumatran tigers.
Read MoreThe amazing Fairy Park was built in 1959 when the displays were predominantly made by hand and despite being updated it still holds its magical kitschy qualities. Fairy Park is the ultimate in family fun.
Read MoreWhat kind of picking HEAVEN is THIS?
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 MoreDid someone say FRESH?! Fruit doesn't get any fresher than this. Mamma and the fam have a ball picking fresh cherries, apples and stonefruits at this 'pick your own' fruit farm. It's a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in - well you'll need every available set of hands to carry back your booty!
Read MoreYou WILL need good, solid, comfortable footwear that grips, you WILL need to bring some water bottles, you WILL DEFINITELY need your camera
Read MoreThe fruit picking at Natureripe itself is easy and great fun for all ages (babes in carriers through to teenagers!) the 'ripe' areas are signed and simple to get to from the car park with staff giving you directions on where to go. Oh and how does everything taste? Absolutely incredible.
Read MoreEverything is so well done at Sovereign Hill from the authentic looking town complete with horse and carts, soundscapes, shows and activities - it's quite surreal wandering around. Mamma says this is an excellent adventure for famiies.
Read MoreAs soon as you step into this magical place you could be forgiven for thinking you've somehow stumbled into the European countryside. Mamma has loved this place for many years and the love affair is still going strong.
This is a fantastic place for the little ones to get close to the animals and learn about their environment..
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.
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