the state rose garden, werribee south
/Mamma LOVES a good family picnic spot and The Victorian State Rose garden is up there with the best in Melbourne.
Read MoreMamma LOVES a good family picnic spot and The Victorian State Rose garden is up there with the best in Melbourne.
Read MoreThe first sunflower picking dates of 2024 have been released!
Read MoreThis is always a massive hit for Werribee Open Range Zoo and Mamma is SUPER stoked for the return of this prehistoric exhibition. Dinos at the Zoo is on for a limited time only!
Read MoreThis surf park is incredible, seeing the huge expanse of clear, light blue water is stunning, amazing, beautiful…and a bit intimidating!
Read MoreMOPA (Museum of Play and Art) in Geelong is a family must-visit. Inspired by Tom and Billie’s travels, it features the 'Zoom Room' with cars and ramps, a 'Performance Room' for dressing up, a Picasso-like art wall, a soft play area, a rainbow tunnel, a 'free play' room, and an outdoor area for painting a real car. Fun for all ages! MOPA is a must in Geelong!
Read MoreWhat a magical and truly unique family experience! The Hanging Rock Llama treks is wonderful.
Truly a breathtaking place to take the family. The Grampians is one of our families favourite places to go in Victoria.
Read MoreTurn up, suit up, buckle up and ZOOM UP at the super cool Ifly! Indoor skydiving in Melbourne.
Read MoreThis is a special kind of gallery experience. It is an interactive art experience. ArtVo at The District Docklands is a fantastic family experience in Melbourne.
Read MoreMamma loves nature, country pubs and hiking! Halls Gap is lovely little country town nestled in the mountains of the beautiful Grampians National Park. Truly a spectacular place to take the family.
Read MoreStrolling along Gem Pier in Williamstown has always been one of Mamma’s fave family adventures. It is always bustling with people, boats coming and going and those city views!
Read MoreYou gotta BOUNCE baby! Bounce Inc in Essendon Fields is a HUGE trampoline park and it is home to the Super Tramp and giant 5m x 5m trampoline - perfect for learning those new tricks and jumps!
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 MoreThe light and sound show at Sovereign Hill is SPECTACULAR and a great family adventure.
Read MoreThe Victorian Goldfields Railway is such a great family outing, to experience the joy of riding in an old steam train and getting a glimpse into life in another time. Hop on to the train at either Maldon or Castlemaine and coast along for about 45-50 minutes through lovely bushland and along trails.
Read MoreFor outdoor adventure lovers, The you Yangs has it all. The beauty of this area is stunning with those huge rocks, breathtaking views and lovely bushland.
Read MoreMamma LOVES a hedge maze, there is just something magical and mysterious about them. Barrabool Maze Estate is NO EXCEPTION. And kids of all ages seem to love getting lost in the never ending pathways.
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.
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