mamma's best outside the west

Mamma has gathered a collection of her favourite spots out of the West. We have popped them onto the one handy page so if you are meeting friends from the other side of town or just feel like doing something a bit different - have a browse and be sure that it will be worth the trip over the bridge!

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cat cafe, melbourne

There is a Cat Cafe in Melbourne and this Mamma loves it!

BYO picnic boats - goboat melbourne, docklands

What an adventure this is for the family! Mamma says - Goboat a fantastic way to see our beautiful city.

reunion island pool club, city

Now THIS is the kind of water play Mamma and the kids can both enjoy! The Reunion Island Pool Club magically appeared on a rooftop above Melbourne Central recently and it is AMAZING! Although it has a bar - it doesn’t mean they don’t cater for kids here, with floaties and rings and rubber duckies, and even some games dotted around the space.

the district makers market, the district docklands

Mamma loves spending time checking out locally made goods at markets!

carnivores' trail, melbourne zoo

Another great reason to visit the Melbourne Zoo!

big fish little fish - a family rave, melbourne

Entertainment and beats for your families feet!

snow play @ mount donna buang

With littlies the best day in the snow is a day that is easy, fun and free! Mt Donna Buang is the closest place to catch some snow for us westies and it's FREE making it ideal until you and the fam want to start skiing or snowboarding.

library at the dock, docklands melbourne

This fabulous place is so much more than a library it is a destination and Mamma highly recommends taking the family here for adventure.

holey moley, city

The old Tunnel nightclub has been completely transformed into one of the greatest mini golf centre that you could ever wish for.

legoland discovery world, chadstone

Everything is awesome! This is definitely worth a visit if there is a LEGO lover in your life; they will feel like they have stepped into their wildest dream!

booran reserve is now open, glen huntly

This phenomenal new play ground is more like a PLAYGROUND CITY than a reserve. Rightly so, it has been billed as the best playground in Melbourne.

funfields theme park, whittlesea

Well, sometimes you and the family want to go on a big adventure and Mamma says this place is the spot to go.

maritime cove community park and playground, port melbourne

Mamma LOVES this fabulous marine-themed community park, with soft sand, heaps to climb slide and play on!

hadfield (wallan) water park, wallan

Oh and did Mamma mention it is FREE!

pink lake @ westgate park, port melbourne

Is Mamma going mad? Or is the lake turning pink again…

fitzroy gardens, east melbourne

These gardens are full of fun and adventure.

north melbourne pool, north melbourne

This is a great pool, Mamma used to spend hours doing laps here pre-kids and now for the family - it is an excellent option!

pauline gandel children's gallery @ melbourne museum, carlton

Welcome to the latest and greatest addition to Melbourne Museum - The Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery. Let's take a peek....

william ricketts sanctuary, mount dandenong

As far as beautiful goes you don’t get more on perfectly lovely than this place. It's where nature and art are perfectly balanced and to mamma it is a magical even surreal journey through the ferny tranquil 'fairy tale' glades here.

redwood forest, warburton

Once upon a time, not so long ago Mamma ventured into a magical forest......

penguin parade, phillip island

Waddle-waddle-waddle - a waddling we go! The Penguin Parade is a MUST DO for any trip down to the Island.

polly woodside, south wharf

Mamma says jump aboard and take a guided tour upon the Polly Woodside and you will not be disappointed.

sealife aquarium, melbourne

Mamma has always been fascinated by what lies beneath and Sealife Aquarium takes you on a fantastic adventure into this magical underwater world.

planet kids, southbank

Great cafe, plenty of play to be had at Planet Kids!

keeper kids, melbourne zoo

Step into a world of imagination where the kiddos can become vets, researchers, construction workers, and other jobs you'll find at the zoo.

seville water play park, seville

When the sun is shining the Yarra Valley locals know to head to the coolest spot around - the Seville Water Play

play central, port melbourne

There are play centres and then there is PLAY CENTRAL! When it comes to the fun-o-meter - Mamma says Play Central goes all the way to 11.

gumbaya park, tynong

Gumbaya Park is a well maintained spot to bring the family, it just hasn't been updated since Mamma came here in her bubble gum jeans 30 years ago. Same rides, same actual mini cars, same cheesy mini golf course, even the picnic chairs and tables are straight from the 70's. Awesome.

Dinosaurs: prehistoric planet @ imax melbourne, carlton

Tiny Giants is quite an amazing documentary style film that at times is hard to believe that the animals and their stories are real life! With often breathtaking and beautiful imagery the story follows the life of a teeny mouse and chipmunk complete with villains and hero's, triumph and disaster!

dinosaur world, somerville

Dinosaur fans UNITE! Every kid Mamma knows loves dinosaurs, so add this to your to do list ASAP if you haven't already. This is as close to the real thing as we are (hopefully) ever going to get

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