Covering all the fabulous places to go in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Scienceworks, Werribee Zoo, Footscray Community Arts Centre, The Substation, Hippo Beach, Sunshine Aquatic Centre, Queens Park Pool and MORE!
Calling all little adventurers and transport lovers! The National Wool Museum has a new hands-on exhibition, On the Move, and it’s packed with opportunities for kids to create, experiment and explore the world of transport. From discovering how we get around to imagining what the vehicles of tomorrow might look like, this interactive exhibition makes learning fun, with plenty to keep the kids busy
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a little outing that combines books, creativity and plenty of things to keep the kids busy, Lily and Hugo’s in Sunbury is such a cute find. This shop been designed with little bookworms in mind - think chalk at the front, cute reading nooks and beanbags, plus a huge drawing and colouring table. Plus there's story time each weekday morning and crafts each weekday afternoon!
Read MoreCalling all little chocolate lovers - this one is for you! Freckleberry Chocolate Factory in Geelong is serving up the ultimate chocolate-filled experience. Kids can become chocolate connoisseurs at their chocolate pizza-making workshops, where they get to create their very own giant chocolate lolly pizza. Plus there's chocolate being made on site, coffee, a gift shop, and so much more!
Read MoreDiscover Heat Sauna House on the Altona foreshore, with authentic wood-fired barrel saunas, 55-minute sessions and refreshing bay dips from $35 per person.
Read MoreThink an art gallery isn’t somewhere the kids will enjoy? Well folks, think again! Discovering the Impressionists at Geelong Gallery is a fun way to get the whole family looking, chatting and exploring together - with more than 70 incredible artworks to discover. Running until 11 October, the exhibition brings together works from some of the world’s most celebrated Impressionist artists!
Read MoreBOUNCE has landed in Hoppers Crossing and it’s every bit as fun as you’d imagine. Whether you’ve got a fearless climber, a little ninja in training or a child who simply loves to jump, this brand-new indoor adventure destination is packed with ways to keep them moving. Expect wall-to-wall trampolines, climbing walls, dodgeball, the epic X-Park obstacle course, and a dedicated mini BOUNCE zone.
Read MoreWinter nights in the West just got a whole lot more magical! If you're looking for something a little different this July, pack the coats, grab the kids and head to Geelong Botanic Gardens for Eclipse: In Bloom – a spectacular after-dark light trail that transforms the gardens into a glowing wonderland. Running on selected nights until 26 July, make sure you book tickets to Eclipse: In Bloom!
Read MoreWow, someone put some serious thought and effort into Crocs in Derrimut, it is just fantastic! Spacious, clean, full of the tried-and-true play centre equipment plus some added extra's like electric safari car track, disco/karaoke party room with velvet rope entrance where parents can watch what’s happening via a screen outside the room.
Read MoreIf you are heading this way then don't forget to pack your togs! Creswick is a great spot and there is heaps to do in and around the place.
The FREE splash park here is great for the kids to cool off. It's small but the draw card here is water and there is plenty of that!
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreMamma has a little secret. On the odd occasion after school drop off, Mamma sneaks out along the freeway and heads to Werribee Mansion… does she go to the Rose Garden? No, she doesn't. Does she go to the Zoo? Nope. Of course not. She heads to the Mansion Day Spa! This is the kind of place where you feel a million miles away from the every day hustle and bustle of life.
Read MoreNestled next to the Wombat State Forest are the amazing Gardens of St Erth and historic homestead, run by the popular gardening group - The Diggers Club. The nursery here will have you inspired to get out in your own backyard and start cultivating that green thumb and it also has a great cafe for a cool drink or a hot bevvy depending on your season!
Read MoreIntroducing the amazing new party space from Little Ginger
Read MoreMelton 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.
Read MoreMamma feels like the family has struck absolute gold when visiting the Eureka Swimming Pool and Water Park in Ballarat. It’s just fantastic and only around an hour from the inner West, making it such an easy day trip or weekend adventure. The complex has its own water park, which is always a huge hit, plus a fully fenced, heated toddler pool so even the littlest visitors can splash safely.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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