ballarat wildlife park, ballarat east

ballarat wildlife park, ballarat east

If you have an animal lover and lets face it most kids are - this is an excellent place to get up close with some of Australia's most loved animals, and Maneki and Satu the Sumatran tigers.

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paynes orchards, bacchus marsh

paynes orchards, bacchus marsh

Did someone say FRESH?! Fruit doesn't get any fresher than this.  Mamma and the fam have a ball picking fresh cherries, apples and stonefruits at this 'pick your own' fruit farm.  It's a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in - well you'll need every available set of hands to carry back your booty! 

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naturipe cherries, strawberry and fruit picking, bacchus marsh

naturipe cherries, strawberry and fruit picking, bacchus marsh

The fruit picking at Natureripe itself is easy and great fun for all ages (babes in carriers through to teenagers!) the 'ripe' areas are signed and simple to get to from the car park with staff giving you directions on where to go. Oh and how does everything taste? Absolutely incredible.

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sovereign hill, ballarat

sovereign hill, ballarat

Everything 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.

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lavandula lavender farm, shepherds flat

lavandula lavender farm, shepherds flat

As soon as you step into this magical place you could be forgiven for thinking you've somehow stumbled into the European countryside. Mamma has loved this place for many years and the love affair is still going strong.

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