gilmour park, upper ferntree gully
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Mamma stumbled upon this lovely walk and it is perfect for adventurous little legs.
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wesburn pump track, wesburn
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Wesburn Recreational Reserve has had an upgrade and this pump track is one of Mamma’s favourites.
Read Moreredwood forest, east warburton
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If you go into the woods today you in for a beautiful suprise!
Read Moremini wheelers @ maroondah bmx club, kilsyth
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Ever since the 80’s Mamma dreamed of being a BMX Bandit. Unfortunately the dream never came true but it just might for her little ones.
Read Morekoolamara waters, ferntree gully
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What a beautiful little spot of nature Mamma has discovered in the suburbs. Koolamara Waters is just perfect for little adventurers.
Read Morefitzroy gardens, east melbourne
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Trade the city’s hustle for nature’s hush at Fitzroy Gardens. This is the perfect place to immerse yourself in vibrant greenery right in the heart of Melbourne, where tram bells harmonise with birdsongs. Here you'll find a playground, gardens, trails, a cafe, conservatory and MORE.
Read Morelittle galahs, mitcham
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There is nothing better than the great outdoors and the adventures are endless with this playgroup. There are different themes each week, as well as plenty of flexibility and freedom to move at your own pace an explore as far and as wide as you like.
Read Moreruffey lake park, doncaster
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Ruffey Lake Park is an iconic eastie destination. Whether you have had to run the track on a cross country run at school, attended the council run carols or visited one of their playgrounds, it is almost part of the family for those living in Manningham.
Read Morepound bend, warrandyte
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Pound Bend is part of the Warrandyte State Park and is a great spot for a family walk, some bird spotting and if you are lucky, a chance to see a friendly mob of kangaroos. The trail here takes you alongside the Yarra River and we head upstream to the big open field before turning around and heading back to the car.
Read Moremaroondah reservoir park, healesville
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One of Mamma's favourite places for a family picnic has to be Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville. This parkland reserve is alive with birdlife, beautiful gardens and great family walks.
Read Morebeagleys picnic ground, kallista
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There’s nothing better than a picnic in the Dandenongs on a nice sunny day. Set under the mountain ash trees, along the Sassafras Creek, Beagleys Picnic Ground is the perfect spot. Centrally located, you can grab a coffee or some takeaway from many of the local cafes in the Dandenongs and settle in for a nice relaxing lunch.
Read Moremathias track, olinda
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Situated in the Dandenong Ranges, Mathias Track is a lovely, relatively easy and dog friendly walking track. It’s around 8km return, Mamma definitely didn’t get to explore the entire track with weary little legs by her side. The walk is quite flat and boasts beautiful views of the Dandenongs in all its glory.
Read Morechelsea australian garden @ dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda
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The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens in Olinda have a new roommate - the Chelsea Australian Garden. This is breathtaking. After winning Gold at the world famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London (that’s a mouthful!) a replicated and expanded design, is now taking pride of place in the Dandenong Ranges.
Read Morewarburton rail trail
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The Warby Trail has to me Mamma’s MOST favourite place to relax and chill out with the dogs.
Read Moretoorongo falls and amphitheatre falls, noojee
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The falls that you find in Noojee are absolutely stunning plus there are two of them. In the Toorongo Falls Reserve you will discover a kid friendly (just not with the pram though) bush walk along a well formed trail. As you weave your way through the forest, across bridge over cascading rapids, then into the hills, you will uncover the Toorongo Falls and the Amphitheatre Falls. STUNNING.
Read Moremount cannibal, garfield north
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Mount Cannibal is a continuous loop walk talking to you to the top where you can soak in some beautiful viewing points and the perfect spot for a family hike.
Read Morepirianda garden, olinda
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Pirianda Garden has to be one of the most beautiful places in the East during Autumn. The garden is just filled with colour and plenty of leaves for little feet to crunch and stomp.
Read Morecoldstream pump track, coldstream
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BMX buddies - let’s cheer for the new Coldstream Pump Track. This spot opened late in 2022 and had been a hit with the locals. You can ride or scoot or even skate (oh i’d love to see that) on the purpose built, asphalted track which has bumps and turns and jumps and corners.
Read Morelake sambell, beechworth
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Every summer holiday destination needs a lake that can help bring the temperature down and Beechworth has Lake Sambell. This used to be the site of a gold mine (along with most places in the area!) and now is a family friendly lake that you’ll all enjoy.
Read Morewoolshed falls, beechworth
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It’s not just the beautiful people and interesting past that makes Beechworth an awesome spot to visit. The natural wonders are stunning and you just have to check out Woolshed Falls in Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
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