heat sauna house, altona
/Discover 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 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 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 MoreMamma guarantees your minis will make their way straight to the indoor splash park the minute they arrive. Featuring all the fun water activities that a kid could ever dream of - water splashing and gushing everywhere. The bigger kids will LOVE the larger waterslides. Fun for everyone! The perfect place to spend your afternoon.
Read MoreOk, let’s start from the beginning - this imposing old gaol, in the middle of Geelong first opened in 1853 and only closed its doors in 1991. Up until then it housed Victoria’s worst criminals and the shadiest of characters - including the likes of Chopper Read and bushranger Frank McCallum. There were 6 people executed here in the gallows that are literally in the centre of the jail.
Read MorePort Phillip Ferries have been jetting people up and down the bay for many years now. A great way to avoid the traffic and head down to Portarlington and Geelong, and back up to Docklands.
Read MoreMamma loves a good hidden adventure discovery, and the Fyansford Paper Mills was one of those. This is an art, food, culture and beverage precinct in amongst what remains of the old paper mill.
Read MoreIf you are in Geelong it is impossible to miss the Giant Sky Wheel located on the shore of Eastern Beach.
Read MoreMamma says this is a fascinating place to visit! If you have ever wondered about the process of farming, shearing and processing wool, then this is the museum for you.
Read MoreOld world carnival vibes might be lost on the little ones, but the fun and exhilaration of bobbing along on the back of a horse is not. Only pure joy can be had as the carousel rides out towards the sea and back again!
Read MoreBounce in Geelong is THE place for fun! Offering a range of adventure-challenge features for adrenaline hunters of any age, a ‘Free-Jumping’ arena encompassing wall to wall trampolines and a giant airbag for developing freestyle skills and practicing tricks, and a Ninja Course too, your little ones are going to be entertained for hours. For the climbers, there are indoor climbing walls and a playground.
Read MoreMOPA (Museum of Play and Art) in Geelong is a family must-visit. Inspired by Tom and Billie’s travels, it features the 'Zoom Room' with cars and ramps, a 'Performance Room' for dressing up, a Picasso-like art wall, a soft play area, a rainbow tunnel, a 'free play' room, and an outdoor area for painting a real car. Fun for all ages but designed for kids 12 months and up! MOPA is a must in Geelong!
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