blueberry picking @ the farm, silvan
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Blueberry picking is fun with the kids and they taste so much better straight from the tree.
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corrigan's suspension bridge @ tarra bulga national park, balook
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This location makes FernGully seem not like a cartoon movie, but for real life!
Read Morechappies u-pick, silvan
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Which do you like the best? Raspberries or Blackberries? Well… you don’t actually have to choose at Chappies - you can pick both!
Read Moreheatherdale bmx pump tracks, mitcham
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The Heatherdale pump track is a dual bike zone. One for BMX and the other for mountain bikes.
Read Moredragon forest @ r. j. hamer arboretum, olinda
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The hills are beginning to come alive with the magic of dragons!
Read Morelillydale lake, lilydale
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We might not have the beach or the bay … but the east sure has The Lake! Lillydale Lake (yep … it has the old spelling still) is an eastie classic.
Read Moreblackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn
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Nature is the name of the game here at the sanctuary - and so it should be with so much life nestled amongst the greenery. Two playgrounds, beautiful trails and it’s own mascot - Blackburn Lake is treasure of the east.
Read Morewillsmere park, kew east
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Willsmere Park area is a hidden bush oasis that is simply beautiful.
Read Morequarry reserve, ferntree gully
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Now this was an amazing surprise! Quarry Reserve in Ferntree Gully is quite simply …. beautiful.
Read Moremurrup brarn yarra flats billabongs, yering
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This little trail fits a very specific criteria - a bike trail that is great for beginners, not too long and can cope with a scooter!
Read Moreyarra valley trail, lilydale to yering
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We love a great rail to explore! Even better when it is nice and flat and has a lovely view to take in.
Read Moresteavenson falls, marysville
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Don’t go chasing waterfalls … unless they are lovely just like Steavenson Falls! These picturesque falls are a wonderful little water watching adventure when visiting Marysville.
Read Moreflying foxes @ bellbird picnic area, kew
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There is nothing sweeter than watching the faces of your kids light up when they realise that in the trees above, there are hundreds upon hundreds of grey-headed flying foxes.
Read Morethe dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda
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New name - same beautiful spot! The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - previously The National Rhododendron Gardens - are spectacular.
Read Morenoojee trestle bridge rail trail, noojee
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This is a restored the last surviving trestle bridge in the area and the tallest in Victoria. It is just over 100 metres long and is pretty darn tall.
Read Moresherwood park orchard, bunyip
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Ya gotta love ‘dem apples! Especially when you can pick them straight from the tree.
Read Morecanterbury gardens, canterbury
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Let’s get outside, explore the gardens, hug a tree and collect a great big bunch of acorns. Canterbury Gardens is THE spot to do just this.
Read Morebadger weir picnic area, badger creek
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Badger Creek Weir is Mamma’s favourite place to relax, explore and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
Read Moreheide sculpture gardens, bulleen
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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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