indoor inspiration in melbourne's west (and beyond!)

Rain, hail and well....more rain! These indoor places to go in Melbourne's West (and beyond) will hit their mark when it comes to blowing off steam and your troops are welcome to bounce and climb walls to their hearts content at these fab places. There are plenty to choose from plus we are adding to this page all the time so Mamma says save it for a rainy day!

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relax and play - cafe and play centre, altona north

Big, bright and a bundle of fun! This is a new and very cool play centre concept.

mopa - museum of play and art, geelong

Wow. This is hands down the coolest place to hang out this summer…and ALL YEAR!

air playground exhibition @ scienceworks

Their newest exhibition the Air Playground is awesome!

ifly melbourne, essendon fields

Turn up, suit up, buckle up and ZOOM UP at the brand new Ifly in Melbourne! This state of the art set up opened its doors recently and Mamma just had to give it a go!

artvo – immersive gallery @ the district docklands

This immersive 3D art gallery is a fantastic experience and has re-opened with a brand new series of interactive artworks. Get the family and get creative!

bounce inc, essendon fields

You 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!

public mayhem - indoor skatepark, newport

Tucked in the back of Champion Road in Newport is this fabulous shop and indoor scooter and skate park!

seaworks maritime museum, williamstown

Here at the Seaworks Maritime Museum, some of that history has been preserved so that our generation get to appreciate it. There are plenty of amazing artefacts, and ship models to see - but the most interesting thing are the tales that the men who run this museum tell.

sunshine roller skating centre, sunshine

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leisurelink aquatic and recreation centre, grovedale

Mamma 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!

hoyts cinema, the district docklands

The Hoyts at The District Docklands has only recently just opened and it is a little different from the usual kind of cinema. Firstly, every single seat in the entire 8 cinema complex is a powered recliner! Ahhhhh! So good! It really is a touch of luxury to get you fully in the mood to relax and enjoy yourself.

glow golf, the district docklands

Mamma LOVES her mini golf and with a swing like hers - doing it in the dark is a bonus!

archie brothers cirque electriq, the district docklands

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is literally a one-stop spot for some fun at The District and it is officially opening on October 18!

vjunior village cinema, sunshine

Our trip to the movies with kids will never be quite the same!

chipmunks playland and cafe @ the district docklands

Add some FUN to your shopping list and spend a few hours sliding, jumping, climbing and playing at this new play centre!

rabbit hole playcentre @ braybrook

WOW! The place is huge! Mamma has never seen so many different kinds of slides, unique climbing equipment and fun all in the one spot.

The centrepiece is a big wooden boat structure that plays host to a giant ball pit with not one - but two slides into the 'waves'! There are party rooms, play mazes, games pods, tunnels, a climbing wall, a cafe, plus lots of good vantage points in terms of seating for carers.

wyn city, point cook

Well let Mamma tell you, this place was built for FUN. And not just fun for the kids, this is fun for the WHOLE family

crocs playcentre, hoppers crossing

Holy MAMMA kids - this is going to be your next favourite place to get mum and dad to take you!

lollipop's playland and cafe, sunshine north

Let's PLAY!

crocs playcentre, keilor park

Mamma loves the bike track AND the amazing party rooms - including pamper room, baking room, disco, jungle, pirate AND newly opened AFL room!

funtopia, maribyrnong

Just when you thought the west was at its best - along comes Funtopia.

clip 'n climb, williamstown

Husband and wife team Damian and Genevieve have done a fantastic job fitting out their indoor space here and Mamma KNOWS you are going to want to have a kids birthday party here once you see the facilities.

bumble beez, werribee

Fun is a bargain at Bumble Beez in Werribee.

three sixty trampoline park, ravenhall

Got a bouncing kiddo? Of course you do! Check out this place for an great indoors option.

dizzy's playland and cafe, footscray

What a great space!

chipmunks playland and cafe, caroline springs

Chipmunks is a fave with the Mamma crew!

melton waves (wave pool), melton

Melton Wave Pool is THE only Leisure Centre in Melbourne’s West with a wave pool! This is a great facility and something a little different than the run of the mill pool action...the wave pool is great fun.

ice skating @ o'brien group arena, docklands

This is a great all year around kind of fun for the crew - once they get the hang of you'll find it hard to get them off the rink and the smile off their faces.

crocs play centre, derrimut

Wow, someone put some thought and effort into this brand new play centre. It's spacious, clean, full of the tried and true play centre equipment plus some added extra's like electric safari car track ($2 per go), disco/karaoke party room with velvet rope entrance where parents can watch whats happening via a screen outside the room.

aquapulse, hoppers crossing

This is a very exciting facility with an Aqua Playground, shallow pools, lap pools, kids party packages, swimming classes and YES THOSE WATER SLIDES!

jump and bounce trampoline park, hoppers crossing

Oh and did we mention wall to wall trampolines, basketball hoops for some dunking actions and a foam pit for some jump and tumbles and watch out for their parents and bubs times during the week, Tuesday – Friday from 10.00am – 1.00pm $7.50 per toddler per hour.

kidz digz, hoppers crossing

Need a place for you next kids party? or looking for some indoor fun? Kidz Digz is a huge play centre with plenty to keep everyone happy. Mamma loves the couches and coffee tables in the parent area and the under 4's area is excellent.

hijinx playcentre, point cook

The train is a coming oh yeah! For Mamma and the crew the thought of a train in a play centre was a bit of a drawcard! It's free with your entry and something a little different from the usual play centre norm. The $5.00 dollar flat rate on weekdays is pretty good value too.

ranger kids, werribee zoo

This is possibly the West's best kept indoor play secret. If it's too chilly for outdoor play then trust Mamma - this is an excellent option. There are comfy chairs for you to plonk on and plenty of parents to chat to as your kiddo has some seriously cool pretend play fun.

inflatable world, werribee

Inflatable World is a magical world full of more jumping, sliding, sticking, jousting, running and bouncing than you can poke a stick at!

laverton skate centre, laverton

Get your skates on!.

inflatable world, footscray

Inflatable World is 'jaw dropping' WOW as soon as you enter the building. There is more jumping, sliding, sticking, jousting, running and bouncing than you could even imagine.

tumbles playhouse, williamstown

Got some kiddos with a little too much energy in the afternoon? Or perhaps your little babe needs a something else to clamber up instead of your furniture? Rest assured, Tumbles throw a wide net when it comes to pleasing the masses.

CLOSED - the kidz playshak, altona north

If your kids are bouncing off the walls and it's cold or raining outside then this is the place for you. Trust Mamma when she says the Kidz Playshak has got everything your family will need to let off some of that steam and then some.