road trippin'

Hiding out the back of Geelong is Buckley Falls - a little surprise package of fun, adventure and beauty! These falls are a great way to spend a few hours exploring.

You are 234 steps away from the gorgeous Erskine falls in Lorne

The Otways national park is just stunning and these two bush treks are located in the midst of some stunning rain forest scenery.

Mamma is making it her mission to find lots of fab kid-friendly walks in nature and this is one of the best ones we have come across. The Brisbane Ranges is great. Often the weather, the snacks we take, tired levels of mamma and kids - all have lots to do with the ‘ease’ and enjoyment factor too but this bushwalk is relatively flat, scenic and a quick easy 2 hour loop.

Yes, here is yet another botanical garden to add to the picnic list!

There are lots of shell treasures to collect, cute benches to watch the passing ships, and a picnic table - just made to eat fish and chips on.

This spectacular park has all you need to spend a day in the beautiful outdoors. 

Geelong’s Eastern Beach is a wonderful sunny day destination – midweek it can be a quiet place for you to relax and unwind with your pre-schooler and weekends you’ll find it teeming with kids of all ages diving and swimming in the protected waterfront

This is the PERFECT place to visit in the warmer months so the little ones can splash in the rock pools while the bigger ones scramble up the impressive rock surfaces. Venus Baths is the destination point to a picturesque and leisurely walk that will have your kiddos skipping over bridges, running down paths, darting around boulders before finally dipping their toes in cool fresh water. How satisfying!

If 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.

Anunforgettable adventure at Tuki Trout Farm—a genuine Pond to Plate Experience! Mamma says: it's not just a great outing; it's an incredibly memorable journey for the kids.

A combination of technology and art creates magical unique auroras over Lake Daylesford. BOREALIS on the lake is back for 2023 and we are excited! Borealis is Happening from July 20 - September 3 it is not to be missed.

Discover Roraima Nursery in Lara, home to exotic plants, stunning sculptures, and even dinosaurs! Our top-pick attraction is a must-visit for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers. Don't miss out – plan your visit today and experience the crowd-pleasing beauty of Roraima Nursery.

The 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.

Mamma loves feeling on top of the world! And the VIEW from up here does not disappoint - is absolutely striking. At Reeds Lookout, you can expect to enjoy almost 360 views over the Central Grampians. From there, you can access a 1km shady track to another lookout known as The Balconies - a track perfect for little legs, prams and wheelchairs.

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.

What 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.

Mamma 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.

The light and sound show at Sovereign Hill is SPECTACULAR and a great family adventure.

The 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.

For 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.

Mamma 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.

Strawberry 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.

We love Hopetoun Fall as a family adventure! Imagine large lush ferns and gorgeous forest greenery on the way, and you can stop and do some rock hopping near the river too - if you are lucky you may even see a platypus!. This is a truly lovely place, make sure you take a trip to Hopetoun Falls when you are heading this way!

This has to be our favourite garden to visit - we have been so many times and seen it in all the seasons. It’s magical at any time of year.  

What a gem of a place! Maze House just outside of Daylesford is a magical place to visit.

Mamma 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.

What kind of picking HEAVEN is THIS?

An 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.

This new free splash park (open Summer 2016/17) is great for the kids to cool off. 

Did 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! 

A few tips were required and a few unorthodox plays were exhibited ...maybe a few holes skipped but overall a great time was had. The Bellarine Adventure golf is old school and cool with lush greenery, and timber structures and lots of secret passage ways and fun places for the ball to travel.

Take your little creatures for a visit to Little Creatures in Geelong!

What an awesome spot! Woodend is such a cool little town in its own right and it’s also the perfect pit-stop on the way to and from lots of other great places and we love the great little play area for the kids.

Cliffy's has super friendly staff, kids menu and colouring in - and great food. With it’s old general store feel it is so gorgeous, cozy and full of character. It is definitely one of the icons of the area and a MUST visit!

Mamma says next time you are on the road in the Swan Bay area and you see the big Piknik sign - take it as a GOOD SIGN to stop and drop in for a bite.  This converted old Golden Fleece roadhouse has charm, FANTASTIC food and super friendly service. 

What would you say if Mamma told you there was a cafe with great food, outdoor seating, a playground right next door, an amazing beach over the road and a river full of ducks and their ducklings a few metres away?  You'd say - "point me in that direction Mamma!"  Well that direction is along The Great Ocean Road past Lorne to the divine hamlet of Wye River. A Mamma favourite for many years.

Mamma just loves the pub feel and you just can't go past the VIEW....I'll say it again...THAT VIEW!!! Situated on the hill overlooking the ocean you'd be hard pressed to find  a pub with a better view. Anywhere.

This lovely cafe in Lara definitely had families like yours and Mamma's in mind...a fresh, friendly and tasty cafe smack bang next to a fantastic playground.

Every Sunday. The Daylesford Market is high on the list of Mamma's favourite country markets.  Full of treasures, fresh food and friendly faces not to mention situated in such a spectacular town.  

Talbot Market is on every third Sunday of the Month. This is the ultimate in farmers market meets the ultimate farmers market. Happening in the quaint town of Talbot, it has become very popular in the last couple of years attracting thousands of visitors, we know why - it's just fantastic.