beaches, lakes, rivers and more
We are very fortunate to have some pretty awesome beaches at our doorstep, some beautiful rivers, lakes and heaps of outdoors nature spots for the whole family to enjoy. Mamma has a handful here to provide you with all the inspiration you need to get you out of the house they include a handy map, making it easier to uncover something new for you and the crew to enjoy.
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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.
Smooth pathways and wondrous sculptures - it is a fantastic outdoor adventure for the family.
Fear not, the Truganina Explosives Reserve does NOT have explosives on it anymore. In fact it has been unused since 1962 when they ceased the handling and the shipping of the explosives from the site.
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.
Hidden away down Point Cook Road is an oasis of play, sand and picnic heaven! Mamma thinks The Point Cook Coastal Park is a great spot to spend a Summers day with the family. Plenty of picnic tables, some BBQ's and THREE play areas all nestled between lovely beachy brush and the bay.
Mamma loves to get outdoors and get the legs pumping with a good bike ride. Altona Coastal Park is one of the best rides around. You can still see a lone date palm and the ruins of the grandstand of the old Williamstown Racecourse which saw Phar Lap race and win the Underwood Stakes in 1931. Giddy up!
What was once a degraded rifle range is now an important conservation area and a great place to explore. Mamma and the crew love getting up close and personal with our nature spots and Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve is one of the best places in the West to appreciate our native coastal critters.
We in the West are blessed with Melbourne's most beautiful river right on our doorstep (you can't blame Mamma for being biased) and The Maribyrnong River Trail provides endless opportunities to choose your own outdoor adventure to enjoy it via foot, bike or trike.
Willy Beach has everything you could possibly need for a day by the sea and it's only a hop skip and jump from your front door. This is the ideal place to introduce little ones to the ocean where they can splash and explore to their hearts content.
This Sunday May 24 all are welcome to join in on the community planting day from 10am - 12pm. Come along and help this process by planting indigenous trees, shrubs and ground covers to improve habitat values and increase biodiversity. FREE BBQ provided. FREE!
Mamma's got one word for this place. WOW! Whether your movement of choice is walking, running or cycling. This is the perfect spot to soak up some awesome icons of the West and the views of our beautiful city.
Newport Lakes is a beautiful bushland oasis with its two big lakes, lots of native birds and grassy spots for picnics, it's a wonderful place to bring the family for a day of wildlife watching and native plant spotting.
Mamma was told to expect the best views in Melbourne and was not disappointed. The top of the 100 Steps provides uninterrupted 360 degree views of the You Yangs, Melbourne and the Bay. It is downright breathtaking and energising climbing to the top.
You won't believe Mamma until you check this one out yourself. Your family and friends will love the sand, sea, and grassy strips. Meander along the long pier any time of the year.