melbourne tram museum, hawthorn
/The Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn is back open to the public after a closure period to refurbish these vintage beauties, and let Mamma tell you, these trams are looking spectacular!
Read MoreThe Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn is back open to the public after a closure period to refurbish these vintage beauties, and let Mamma tell you, these trams are looking spectacular!
Read MoreWhat says summer more than a field of glorious sunflowers?!
Girasole (Italian for sunflower) Yarra Valley is open for U-Pick experiences from approximately mid February to mid March (weather dependent). Grab the kids, find the secateurs and pack your phone or camera, for a wonderful little family experience.
Did you know the Yarra has its very own island accessible only by boat? Herring Island is Melbourne’s little secret hiding in plain sight - and it’s completely free!
Read MoreA kid-friendly outing that’s fun, free and educational? Say no more, Mamma’s there. A Fire Station Display at Nunawading Fire Station is an incredible opportunity to meet the local firefighters, view a fire truck up close and personal and learn about fire safety.
Read MoreThere’s nothing Mamma loves better than an outdoor swim in summer. And with $2 entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oakleigh Recreation Centre is a no-brainer!
Read MoreAn expert tip to get your kids to eat fruit - take them to where it grows. Montague Orchard in Narre Warren North has a massive range of apples, pears and stone fruit AND you can pick your own to take home while on an orchard tour.
Read MoreWhen it is time to take a dip pack up your picnic rug, some lunch and your swimming gear and head to Croydon Memorial Pool - the outdoor one.
Read MoreEver wondered what a fat-tailed dunnart looks like up close? Or a Port Jackson shark? Or wanted to get up close and personal with a gorgeous tawny frogmouth? Reptile Encounters in Burwood offers all this and more to budding zoologists.
Read MoreOasis Berry Farms are famous for their blueberry harvests, but they have another treat in store, a family of dinosaurs making themselves at home on the farm. Tucked in amongst the ferns just like in Jurassic Park, your kids will uncover half a dozen giant friends. It has its very own Treasure Island, and a colossal dose of prehistoric wonder.
Read MoreExplore award-winning Melbourne artist Jennifer Mills’ new exhibition In The Echo Chamber at Bunjil Place. With creative activities for all ages on offer, the exhibition is family friendly and engaging.
Read MoreDo you know what’s better than an awesome restaurant? No, it’s not just an awesome restaurant with a playground. It’s an awesome restaurant with a playground AND a dedicated kids’ program to entertain the little ones while Mamma waits for her fries in peace. That’s what you’ll find every Sunday at Studley Park Boathouse in Kew.
The lights are strung, the scene is set, the trains are bedazzled: it’s Winter Light Spectacular at Diamond Valley Railway in Eltham! This annual, Winter School Holidays event is a highlight of the Eastie calendar and it’s easy to see why.
Knox’s entertainment offering just got better with the opening of Timezone and Zone Bowling!
Read MoreHeading up on a hot air balloon ride is one of the most amazing experiences. The silence and tranquillity of floating above the clouds, above the stunning vineyards and all while the sun makes its way up over the mountains - it is just breathtaking.
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