maroondah reservoir park, healesville

maroondah reservoir park, healesville

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.

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healesville sanctuary, healesville

healesville sanctuary, healesville

The West might have the lions and tigers. The City might have the bears. But - Oh My! - The East might just have the best - our own native stars at Healesville Sanctuary. Let’s go with Mamma and see the Australian animals, see the big birds and have a family day in Healesville.

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mathias track, olinda

mathias track, olinda

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.

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chelsea australian garden @ dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda

chelsea australian garden @ dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda

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.

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grow with play, chirnside park

grow with play, chirnside park

The name says it all. Grow with Play is all about exploring new sensory experiences in a safe and fun environment. There are a number of different sessions based on age, including baby yoga, gentle massage for babies moving onto music, movement, stories, messy and explorative play in the form of science experiments, arts, cooking and so much more.

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coldstream pump track, coldstream

coldstream pump track, coldstream

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.

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rainforest gallery, warburton

rainforest gallery, warburton

Where can you walk amounts giants right up high in the canopy of the Yarra Ranges National Park? At the Rainforest Gallery in Warburton. Walk along the sky-high boardwalk or descend to the forest floor via the stairs and a closer look.

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