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!
There’s something so special about a summer’s day spent blueberry picking, and Thistleberry Blueberry Farm in Scotsburn is the perfect spot to do just that. There’s no booking required, which Mamma loves, and everything you need is provided when you arrive. They also have drinks, zooper doopers, and outdoor kids’ games set up, so there’s plenty to keep your little ones happy.
Read MoreIf 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!
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 MoreI don't think it's a big secret that kids love water. Be it swimming pools, puddles or indeed this spray parks! With all the squealing, fun and splashing that goes on here it's surprising that there are not more of these spray parks in Melbourne!
Read MoreThere is a maze, towers to explore, giant chess board, face painting, potion making, archery, knight school and little animals to visit - with plenty to do for the whole day, Mamma says pack a picnic and check it out.
Read MoreEverything is so well done at Sovereign Hill from the authentic looking town complete with horse and carts, soundscapes, shows and activities - it's quite surreal wandering around. Mamma says this is an excellent adventure for famiies.
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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