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!
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)!
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreTravel back in time and imagine what it may have been like to live without air con, without wifi, without electricity! The kids love to explore the old rooms, all decked out as they might have been in the 1800’s. Guess what’s behind each door and have a go at the butter churn in the servant’s quarters as you take the self-guided tour!
Read MoreIf you are in Geelong it is impossible to miss the Giant Sky Wheel located on the shore of Eastern Beach.
Read MoreMamma 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!
Read MoreMamma loves the calm feeling of walking into a beautiful day spa - and Breeze definitely does just that!
Read MoreA state of the art, six-screen cinema where every seat is a recliner! It’s a no-brainer to allow Reading Cinema to become your go-to movie destination, with premium food and drinks served as well. Yay for us Westies!
Read MoreMamma says you feel instantly luxurious entering the pink salon complete with pink velvety couches, gold foot soaking baths, pink cushions, pink lattes and 50 shades of pink on offer to paint your nails!
Read MoreMamma says you WILL get dirt splattered over you, you WILL see a spectacular crash, and you WILL also have some laughs. It’s all part of the fun!
Read MoreGumnut Trails is new and a great fun way to discover a new place to explore or uncover new things about a place you have been before
Read MoreThis peaceful pocket of the Woowookarung National Park has wide paths for easy access for wheelchairs, assistance dogs and groups, plus plenty of places to stop and reflect and listen to the the sounds of the bush, and it is also a relatively easy and flat 450m loop.
Read MoreMamma says this is a fascinating place to visit! If you have ever wondered about the process of farming, shearing and processing wool, then this is the museum for you.
Read MoreMountain biking in Footscray? You betcha.
What an amazing use of space of what was an old quarry and then landfill until 1988! This stunning mountain bike trail park has spectacular views of the city and three descents to choose from
Read MoreLive Wire Park in Lorne us one of the BEST outdoor adventure experiences and a must do on your holiday down the Great Ocean Road.
Read More**NOTE: Due to vandalism and fire damage Rabbit HOle Play Centre is currently closed. Check their socials and website for updates. - April 2024 WOW! The playcentre is huge! Mamma has never seen so many different kinds of slides, unique climbing equipment and fun all in the one spot. Rabbit Hole is Playcentre indoor fun heaven.
Read MoreEven if you are the least artistic person on the planet you will LOVE these sip and paint sessions at Pinot and Picasso in Yarraville.
Read MoreOld world carnival vibes might be lost on the little ones, but the fun and exhilaration of bobbing along on the back of a horse is not. Only pure joy can be had as the carousel rides out towards the sea and back again!
Read MoreFairy 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!
Read MoreOk, Mamma has decided where she will be hanging all day from now. Epic Arena is fantastic for virtual golf, VR games, parties and more! Golf Simulator, Golf Lessons and VR games - right here in the heart of Newport. Epic Arena caters for the golfer addicts to newbies. You can simulate playing at the best golf courses in the world, or maybe mini golf, or even just smash some windows.
Read MoreBounce in Geelong is THE place for fun! Offering a range of adventure-challenge features for adrenaline hunters of any age, a ‘Free-Jumping’ arena encompassing wall to wall trampolines and a giant airbag for developing freestyle skills and practicing tricks, and a Ninja Course too, your little ones are going to be entertained for hours. For the climbers, there are indoor climbing walls and a playground.
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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