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Best Things to Do in Melbourne, with kids
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne is 72% Kids-Friendly
Puzzle-filled kids’ guide, colourful windows and short concerts suit children, yet no on-site toilets or play area mean parents must plan breaks and keep voices low.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Hosier Ln is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids love hunting for hidden figures among the bright graffiti and the lane is car-free, yet rough cobbles, no toilets, loud spray cans, and a visit under 30 min limit suitability for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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London Bridge is 72% Kids-Friendly
Fenced lookouts, little penguins and short coastal walks thrill children and are free, but sheer cliff drops beyond rails, rough surf and limited toilets require constant adult supervision and short stays.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Chinatown Melbourne is 72% Kids-Friendly
The Chinese Museum, dragon dances and neon signs engage children, but traffic, narrow sidewalks and few kids’ menus or play corners mean guardians must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Shrine of Remembrance is 72% Kids-Friendly
Activity cards, interactive artefacts and lawns engage children, yet graphic war stories and expected silence in the Sanctuary require parents to supervise and explain sensitively.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Arts Centre Melbourne is 71% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can explore the free Music Vault, Sunday craft market and school-holiday workshops (age 8+), but few hands-on options exist for under-8s and many shows finish late.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can join free holiday art days and interact with large installations, yet abstract works, no play zone, and no kids' menu mean parents may need to keep visits short.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Peninsula Hot Springs is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children under 16 can use shallow family pools, picnic lawns and café, but many hot pools, spa center 16+ rule and no prams indoors restrict freedom and demand close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Kinglake National Park is 70% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can tackle short loops, watch lyrebirds and use large picnic lawns, yet no playground, lifeguards or structured ranger programs means parents must supply all entertainment and close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral is 67% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can hunt outdoor statues and hear the huge pipe organ, yet the need for silence inside, absence of a kids’ program, and many breakable candles reduce overall kid-friendliness.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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