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May 20, 2019

walhalla goldfields railway, walhalla

May 20, 2019/ Mamma Erin
walhalla goldfields railway, walhalla

If you are heading to Walhalla, you can’t miss the Walhalla Goldfields Railway experience.

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May 20, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
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April 05, 2019

heide sculpture gardens, bulleen

April 05, 2019/ Mamma Erin
heide sculpture gardens, bulleen

If you're keen to stretch your art and culture legs but not sure your kids are ready for a gallery, then Mamma says pack your picnic rug and go exploring in the Sculpture Gardens in the stunning grounds of the Heide Museum of Modern Art.

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April 05, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
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April 02, 2018

bunjil place, narre warren

April 02, 2018/ Mamma Erin
bunjil place, narre warren

The NEW epicentre of culture in the City of Casey

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April 02, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
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August 21, 2017

cherryhill orchards, wandin east

August 21, 2017/ Mamma Erin
cherryhill orchards, wandin east

Mamma falls in love with these little red treats every year after visiting the massive orchard out in Wandin. Cherryhill has a number of orchards over Victoria but it is at this eastie spot that U-pick is at its BEST!

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August 21, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
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January 30, 2017

bruno's art and sculpture garden, marysville

January 30, 2017/ Mamma Erin
bruno's art and sculpture garden, marysville

Witches, fairies, trolls and the most eccentric and mysical characters you ever did meet! 

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January 30, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
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November 10, 2016

alfred nicholas memorial gardens, sherbrooke

November 10, 2016/ Mamma Erin
alfred nicholas memorial gardens, sherbrooke

Pack the kids in the car, load up the snacks, add in an extra buddy to take a photo and head DOWNHILL the the lake - Sherbrooke's magic spot

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November 10, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
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November 08, 2016

day out with thomas, puffing billy, gembrook

November 08, 2016/ Mamma Erin
day out with thomas, puffing billy, gembrook

Our buddies from the Isle of Sodor make their way to join the gang at Puffing Billy twice a year and the experience is so delightful!

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March 17, 2016

boinga bobs treehouse, warburton

March 17, 2016/ Mandy Couzens
boinga bobs treehouse, warburton

Bob has travelled the world from Himalayan Temples to Mosques and the Cambodian Jungle (and everywhere in between) and the treehouse is influenced by these lifelong travels. The woodwork as absolutely beautiful and the house is rich in textures, colours and spirit.

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