We are so lucky to have so many stunning nature trails in the west, and one Mamma loves to explore is our amazing wetlands!

This place is simply dog heaven. If you have a furry family member then Altona Dog Beach is a fantastic place for all the westie canine population to catch up, have a frolic and maybe enjoy some salt air and sea.

he water rushes over these rocks and cascades down them into pools and further along the Coliban River. So you can literally touch and walk around the flowing water. The huge majestic moss covered rocks are great to explore and climb on, and in the summer you will find people taking a dip in the pools.

Incredible....wow....amazing. Mamma found herself saying these words over and over again while discovering this piece of heaven in Mount Macedon. It feels like you have stepped into a real life Monet painting.

What a beauty! This amazing lake is not only peaceful and picturesque, but an adventure for all seasons.

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

Smooth pathways and wondrous sculptures - it is a fantastic outdoor adventure for the family.

It is an excellent place for exploring and adventures!

Mamma loves exploring these botanical gems in the West and beyond....


 

With its little bays of sand, clear and cool water - Jawbone Bay and Marine Sanctuary is stunning little paradise.

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.

Mamma can't believe this place. Put simply it was once operating farm that is no longer in use - and anyone is welcome to come and enjoy this country style oasis in the middle of the suburbs.

If you've ever dreamed of exploring a magical forest, well then Mamma has some great news. Deep in the Otway ranges is the Californian Redwood Forest - and let me tell you, it's magical, it's awe inspiring and spectacularly beautiful.

A giant, grown up game of hide and seek with a cross between orienteering and puzzle solving. Mamma loves it!

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

Mamma loves a good garden and this is one of our families favourite spots to picnic, play and chill out. It has everything you could imagine that a botanical garden has - shady trees, lush green grass, gorgeous plants, ponds, fountains, gazebo's statues the prime minister avenue , fernery and more

As the weather warms up and the beaches in the West fill up - it’s good to have some other spots to go to. It was our first visit to Campbells Cove since the mandatory clothing rule was put into place on September 1......and we found it to be quite a treasure.

You'd be forgiven for having lived in Altona for years and not really seen this place. Its hidden away next to the Golf Course, and usually the term 'swamp' doesn't conjure up pictures of freshness and beauty, but this place is just that.