the nook, sunbury
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The Nook will make you feel as if you’ve stopped to rest at a quaint country town. A 20 minute walk from the centre of Sunbury, it features Jacksons Creek waterhole and a beautiful, natural open space.
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the state rose garden, werribee south
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Mamma LOVES a good family picnic spot and this is up there with the best in Melbourne.. The State Rose Garden in Werribee South is magical with a touch of whimsy where you can’t help feeling that you’ve fallen down Alice’s rabbit hole into an intoxicating flower paradise. The garden itself is meticulously set out in the shape of a rose with shady spots around the edge and a gazebo too.
Read Morepick your own sunflowers, dunnstown
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And then it was Sunflower season in Dunnstown. The pick your own sunflower fields just outside of Ballarat are open from February 14 for their 2025 season. Mamma says this is a lovely experience and one we try to get to every sunflower season!
Read Moredinos at the zoo @ werribee open range zoo
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This is always a massive hit for Werribee Open Range Zoo and Mamma is SUPER stoked for the return of this prehistoric exhibition. Dinos at the Zoo is on for a limited time only!
Read Moreurbnsurf, tullamarine
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This surf park, URBNSURF, is incredible! With its clear blue water and areas for beginners, it’s perfect for ages 6+ to practice on softboards or bodyboards. URBNSURF also features a playground, grassy spots, and the amazing Three Blue Ducks café. Sessions are an hour—arrive early for your briefing, then relax and enjoy!
Read Moremuseum of play and art (mopa), geelong
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MOPA (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!
Read Morethe pinnacle hike and lookout, the grampians
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Truly a breathtaking place to take the family. The Grampians is one of our families favourite places to go in Victoria.
Read Moreifly melbourne, essendon fields
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Turn up, suit up, buckle up and ZOOM UP at the super cool Ifly in Essendon Fields! Experiencing zero gravity in a safe and fun environment without jumping from a plane is a BIG YES from Mamma. Experienced trainers take you through everything you need to know beforehand, plus they are in the chamber with you so you always feel safe. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
Read Moreartvo – immersive gallery @ the district docklands
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This is a special kind of gallery experience. It is an interactive art experience. ArtVo at The District Docklands is a fantastic family experience in Melbourne.
Read Morehalls gap, the grampians
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Uncover the beauty of Halls Gap in the Grampians! Find the ideal family destination with stunning views, outdoor adventures, and delectable dining options. Start planning your trip today!
Read Morethings to do on gem pier, williamstown
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Strolling along Gem Pier in Williamstown has always been one of Mamma’s fave family adventures. It is always bustling with people, boats coming and going and those city views!
Read Morebounce inc, essendon fields
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You gotta BOUNCE baby! Bounce Inc in Essendon Fields is a HUGE trampoline park and it is home to the Super Tramp and giant 5m x 5m trampoline - perfect for learning those new tricks and jumps!
Read Moregold rush mini golf, ballarat
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This gold mine themed course is so much fun, with 18 easy holes to manoeuvre your little ball into. It’s great for the littlies as it’s all close together and not too many obstacles on the greens. There are two courses here - outdoor and the spookier but really cool Lost Worlds themed course indoors so chose your own adventure.
Read Morethe substation, newport
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A fantastic space for the Arts and a magnificent venue for events, the Substation is a cultural hub attracting some big name international performers as well as local artists.
Read Moreaura - sovereign hill's sound and light show, ballarat
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The light and sound show at Sovereign Hill is SPECTACULAR and a great family adventure.
Read Morestep back in time: family fun on the victorian goldfields railway
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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.
Read Morebarrabool maze estate, barrabool
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Mamma LOVES a hedge maze, there is just something magical and mysterious about them. Barrabool Maze Estate is NO EXCEPTION. And kids of all ages seem to love getting lost in the never ending pathways.
Read Moreleisurelink aquatic and recreation centre, grovedale
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Mamma thinks this is more like a massive waterpark than just a swim centre, and the perfect place to dive in for some indoor aquatic FUN! With a 50 metre pool, learn to swim pool, warm water pool for exercise, toddlers pool, spa and sauna, two massive 12.5 metre high water slide, a water adventure park and a kids splash pad (phew!), you’re going to have a hard time getting the kids to leave!
Read Moresurf coast strawberry fields, mount duneed
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Strawberry fields forever! Well, until the end of the season anyway! Mamma and co love hunting in these fields of joy for the perfect strawberry - and there are plenty! And even better - this year, there is an abundance of everlasting daisies to pick too! Once you’re finished picking, pop up to the pavilion to grab an ice cream or some of their popular strawberry cups, and play in the sandpit!
Read Morehoyts cinema, the district docklands
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The Hoyts at The District Docklands has only recently just opened and it is a little different from the usual kind of cinema. Firstly, every single seat in the entire 8 cinema complex is a powered recliner! Ahhhhh! So good! It really is a touch of luxury to get you fully in the mood to relax and enjoy yourself.
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