you yangs regional park, little river

you yangs regional park, little river

For outdoor adventure lovers, the You Yangs Regional Park in Little River has it all. The beauty of this area is stunning, with those huge rocks, breathtaking views and lovely bushland. There are a few trails and tracks to discover for the wanderers - usually around 1.5 km circuits, but you can choose your own distance (and incline!). Flinders Peak Walk was our favourite by far.

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venus baths @ halls gap, the grampians

venus baths @ halls gap, the grampians

This is the PERFECT place to visit in the warmer months so the little ones can splash in the rock pools while the bigger ones scramble up the impressive rock surfaces. Venus Baths is the destination point to a picturesque and leisurely walk that will have your kiddos skipping over bridges, running down paths, darting around boulders before finally dipping their toes in cool fresh water. How satisfying!

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ballarat wildlife park, ballarat east

ballarat wildlife park, ballarat east

If you have an animal lover and face it most kids are - Ballarat Wildlife Park is an excellent place to get up close with some of Australia's most loved animals. There are 100 Kangaroos that literally 'hop' free, as do the emu's. You can see lots of snakes and reptiles including crocodiles, Tassie devils, wedge tailed eagles, koalas and wombats. Mamma loves to feed the kangaroos - it a fam fav, especially for the minis!

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tuki trout farm, smeaton

tuki trout farm, smeaton

Mamma loves Tuki Trout Farm in Smeaton - this is truly a Pond to Plate Experience! Mamma says: it's not just a great outing; it's an incredibly memorable journey for you and the kids. What’s on the menu? Well, your CATCH! Yes, they can prepare you with a delicious meal of the fish you JUST caught. Or simply choose from some other great dishes made from local produce. Fantastic!

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roraima nursery and gardens, lara

roraima nursery and gardens, lara

Discover Roraima Nursery in Lara, home to exotic plants, stunning sculptures, and even dinosaurs! Our top-pick attraction is a must-visit for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers. Don't miss out – plan your visit today and experience the crowd-pleasing beauty of Roraima Nursery.

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maits rest rainforest walk, otways

maits rest rainforest walk, otways

Maits Rest Rainforest Walk is a wonderful way to experience the magic of an ancient rainforest while stretching those legs, especially for families with little kids as the walk is only a 30 minute loop.

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wildlife wonders, otways

wildlife wonders, otways

Only 5km outside of Apollo Bay an extraordinary family friendly adventure awaits. Join a 75 minute wildlife guided tour in some pristine Otways landscape. Spot wallabies, koalas, cockatoos, emus and more as you learn about conservation, native flora and fauna and how to spot a koala (hint, smell their poo)!

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the range @ curlewis, bellarine

the range @ curlewis, bellarine

The Range @ Curlewis is a family friendly fun way to enjoy golf without actually playing proper golf! The Range is next to the famous Curlewis Golf Club and has mini golf, a driving range, golf simulators and a fantastic french bistro, so the perfect way to introduce the kiddos - and adults - to golf. The mini golf has the standard 18 holes, with twists and turns, easy holes and hard ones too!

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the bellarine railway, queenscliff

the bellarine railway, queenscliff

Mamma LOVES a train ride and when the views are this amazing even better! The Bellarine Railway is such a stunning way to explore the area and this is by far the best way plus on special occasions, you can ride on the Thomas train too. Mamma says get there early and to get a good spot in the carriage you want (the carriages can be quite different) - the water side is definitely our favourite! Toot toot, all abord!

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fairy park, anakie

fairy park, anakie

Fairy Park is very special to Mamma. We first visited over 35 years ago and now we just keep coming back with our own kids. The amazing Fairy Park was built in 1959 when the displays were predominantly made by hand and despite being updated it still holds its magical kitschy qualities. The park is FULL of fun from over 20 fairytale displays, a Camelot playground, dragons and inspiring castles. Fairy Park really is the ultimate for family fun - be prepared to make some serious memories!

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the balconies hike and reeds lookout, the grampians

the balconies hike and reeds lookout, the grampians

Mamma loves feeling on top of the world! And the VIEW from up here does not disappoint - is absolutely striking. At Reeds Lookout, you can expect to enjoy almost 360 views over the Central Grampians. From there, you can access a 1km shady track to another lookout known as The Balconies - a track perfect for little legs, prams and wheelchairs.

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step back in time: family fun on the victorian goldfields railway

step back in time: family fun on the victorian goldfields railway

The Victorian Goldfields Railway is such a great family outing, to experience the joy of riding in an old steam train and getting a glimpse into life in another time. Hop on to the train at either Maldon or Castlemaine and coast along for about 45-50 minutes through lovely bushland and along trails.

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