Venture Melbourne Family
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Fun For the Family Whether you’re looking for action or a new way to expand their minds, Melbourne’s neighbourhoods hold a multitude of experiences for all ages. Term one holidays are fast approaching, and whether you live here and are looking for ways to keep the kids occupied or are visiting and need some suggestions, we’ve got you covered. There are many ways to fill the days right across Melbourne with activities that are fun, active and (whispers quietly) even a little bit educational – plus, they’ll keep you entertained. Explore beyond the normal haunts and discover brilliant ways to spend your days together.
Life in Motion If they’ve been asking to learn to surf, head to URBNSURF 8 at Tullamarine, where good times and great waves are guaranteed. They can bodyboard or try a softboard on the gentle swells in The Bays or sign up for a beginner lesson. It could be
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the start of a lifelong love affair with the water. You can jump in too, or watch the action from the Three Blue Ducks cafe. Toddlers and youngsters will love the space jump inflatables at Springvale Indoor Sports 9 , and for the teenagers there are indoor sports comps, ranging from cricket to netball. + urbnsurf.com + springvaleindoorsports.com.au
Grand Experiments Kids will love the incredible interactive exhibits at Scienceworks 10 , but adults will appreciate the planetarium and its Moonbase ONE experience (25 March) that might help you understand our closest neighbour a little more. There’s also something for everyone at Grazeland 11 , a huge food park with flavours from across the globe and live music on the weekends. + museumsvictoria.com.au/ scienceworks + grazeland.melbourne
Animal Magic It’s got cows and chickens, but you don’t have to travel out of town to
visit. At Collingwood Children’s Farm 12 they can cuddle guinea pigs, feed lambs and meet the farmers. Plus, there are lots of shady spots where you can unpack a picnic. Animals of a different kind roam at Werribee Open Range Zoo 13 . Creatures from the African savannah and our own native wildlife reside here, and you can either walk around or travel on the safari truck. Extend the adventure by booking a night at the slumber safari. + farm.org.au + zoo.org.au/werribee
All Aboard Jump aboard Puffing Billy 14 for a steam-driven ride through the magnificent temperate rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges. This really is a step back in time and fun for everyone in the family, with the century-old train still running on the same mountain track that was built in the early 1900s. + puffingbilly.com.au
