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School-age children enjoy close koala views, a free nature play zone, short pram-grade loops, interactive displays, and discounted family tickets, making the outing fun and educational.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Koala Conservation Reserve (with kids)Dragon playground, fairy tree, Tudor village and open lawns give kids varied play and learning; paths are car-free, toilets nearby, yet no large adventure or water play area.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Fitzroy Gardens (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids love the gnome hunt, three mazes and a fenced nature playground with slides, and they earn a prize at reception; parents just need to supervise in tight hedge paths and carry water on hot days.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
School-age children can dress in colonial outfits, complete I-Spy and bee quests, and roam adjacent fairy statues and model village, giving both fun learning and safe outdoor play in one visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Cooks' Cottage (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children can paddle in shallow waves, play on the fenced Weaver Reserve playground, cool off under free mist jets and use BBQ areas; lifeguards and toilets add security for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Altona Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 enjoy ACMI’s interactive games, school-holiday craft tables and big-screen cartoons, but there is no playground and crowds during festivals can test parents’ supervision skills.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Fed Square (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Free-with-adults ticket, activity booklet and 360° city hunt make it engaging for under-12s. Edge and VR have age limits and height fears, so some children cannot join every highlight.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Melbourne Skydeck (with kids)Puffing Billy steam train, Healesville Sanctuary shows, treetop ropes and gigantic playgrounds keep children engaged, but some wineries forbid under-18 tastings and long drives can tire kids.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities