organ pipes national park, keilor north
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The Organ Pipes themselves are beautiful huge rock columns formed by the cooling and cracking of molten lava from over a million years ago and are the feature of the park.
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bulla hill mini railway, bulla
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Now Mamma has a secret – if you have a train fanatic or even if you just like a new adventure then Bulla Hill Miniature Railway is a fantastic way to hang out on a Sunday! The trains take the 1.5 km journey around their winding track, watch out for the dinosaurs and prehistoric friends dotted along the line. There is play equipment here too, a picnic area for after your train ride, and a kiosk
Read Moreice skating @ o'brien ice house docklands
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This is a great all year around kind of fun for the crew - once they get the hang of you'll find it hard to get them off the rink and the smile off their faces.
Read Moreeureka swimmng pool and water park, ballarat
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Mamma feels like the family has struck gold with this place. It's just fantastic and only an hour away from the West - you could easily spend a couple of hours or more here and guaranteed some great fun in this swim centre.
Read Morecrocs playcentre, derrimut
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Wow, 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 Morenaturipe strawberry, cherries and fruit picking, bacchus marsh
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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.
Read Morefree ballarat spray park, ballarat north
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I 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 Morewerribee outdoor pool, werribee
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This is an excellent place to bring the family to cool down. The toddler and kids area is large and well shaded, there is a beach entrance with water that is no more than waist deep right throughout the kids sections plus there are some cool intermittent water features, ledges to sit on, bubbles and waterfalls.
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altona homestead, altona
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Open Tuesdays and Saturdays and FIRST SUNDAY of the month for devonshire tea.
Next time you visit Logan Reserve in Altona take a trip back in time and step inside the Altona Homestead. It has lot's of history about the house, the times as well as Altona - with rooms filled with gorgeous old furniture from the 30's, old farm equipment and artefacts.
kryal castle, leigh creek
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There 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 Morethe melbourne royal show, ascot vale
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The Melbourne Royal Show is an event you MUST head to with the family. They do such a great job providing fun for the whole family and if you get the opportunity to go then Mamma says DO IT.
Read Moreaircraft viewing area, bulla
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Aircraft Viewing Area in Bulla has been a favourite amongst aircraft enthusiasts for over 30 years now, and a spot Dadda used to come with his folks over 20 years ago for having some family time, pointing at the gigantic planes flying overhead and grabbing an ice cream or two. It's still a favourite for families after all these years and there is a big ice cream truck is still here (or two!)
Read Moretraffic school, essendon
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Each Saturday during school terms. How cool is traffic school? Pretty darn cool! This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday morning. The traffic school has a neat little set up happening with pedestrian crossings, busy intersections with operating traffic lights, round-a-bouts, train crossings and even a petrol station.
Read Morecar torque, altona
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On the first Sunday of the Month. Love a tuned Mustang? Or how about polished up Monaro? The Men's Shed of Altona put on a mini car show on the first Sunday of every month at their home on Queen Street Altona. It's grass roots simple, Car Torque is all about cars plus a bit of a BBQ and it really doesn't need to be anything else.
Read Moreaquapulse, hoppers crossing
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This is a very exciting facility with an Aqua Playground, shallow pools, lap pools, kids party packages, swimming classes and YES THOSE WATER SLIDES!
Read Morecentral springs reserve, daylesford
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Mamma says you cannot go to Daylesford or Hepburn Springs without tasting the nectar of the earth - the mineral spring water. Central Springs Reserve is nestled next to the Daylesford Lake and the site of the old swimming pool and my my my it is pretty.
Read Moresovereign hill, ballarat
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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.
Read Morelavandula lavender farm, shepherds flat
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Lavandula in Shepherds Flat is one of our favourite places and you can see why! This Swiss Italian Farm is a sight to behold with its sprawling gardens, old stone buildings, charming cafe and crazy geese roaming the grounds. You can take a gander through the fragrant lavender, check out the other friendly and delightful animals like chooks and emus - then sit down for a spot of lunch under the trees.
Read Moreserendip sanctuary, lara
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Come and take a walk on the wild side at Serendip Sanctuary nestled in the Lara bushland. Mamma is in awe of all the flora and fauna that we get to see at this magical place. You can walk with the emu's and kangaroos, wave at the wallabies and 'ooh' and 'aaah' at all the beautiful looking birds. There’s a large picnic area as you arrive in the car park too, and best of all, it is FREE!
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