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December 15, 2020

chappies u-pick, silvan

December 15, 2020/ Mamma Erin
chappies u-pick, silvan

Which do you like the best? Raspberries or Blackberries? Well… you don’t actually have to choose at Chappies - you can pick both!

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December 15, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
family experiences 3, yarra ranges places to go, dandenong ranges places to go, u pick east, chappies u-pick silvan, the great outdoors 3
December 14, 2020

heatherdale bmx pump tracks, mitcham

December 14, 2020/ Mamma Erin
heatherdale bmx pump tracks, mitcham

The Heatherdale pump track is a dual bike zone. One for BMX and the other for mountain bikes.

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December 14, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
heatherdale bmx pump tracks, Whitehorse places to go, the great outdoors 3, whitehorse outdoors, bike trails, big kid adventures
November 20, 2020

the flower picnic, ringwood east

November 20, 2020/ Mamma Erin
the flower picnic, ringwood east

There is nothing quite like a beautiful bunch of blooms that can transform a room, brighten a home or bring a smile to you face.

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November 20, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
pop to the shops, the flower picnic ringwood east, maroondah places to go
November 08, 2020

dragon forest @ r. j. hamer arboretum, olinda

November 08, 2020/ Mamma Erin
dragon forest @ r. j. hamer arboretum, olinda

The hills are beginning to come alive with the magic of dragons!

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November 08, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
yarra places to go, dandenong ranges places to go, dragon forest, olinda, the great outdoors 3, outdoor yarra ranges, Cheap Thrills
November 08, 2020

lillydale lake, lilydale

November 08, 2020/ Mamma Erin
lillydale lake, lilydale

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.

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November 08, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
lillydale lake, yarra places to go, family experiences 3, the great outdoors 3, outdoor yarra ranges, bike trails, waterfalls lakes and rivers
July 06, 2020

blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn

July 06, 2020/ Mamma Erin
blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn

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.

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July 06, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
blackburn lake sanctuary, Whitehorse places to go, the great outdoors 3, whitehorse outdoors, waterfalls lakes and rivers
June 16, 2020

willsmere park, kew east

June 16, 2020/ Mamma Erin
willsmere park, kew east

Willsmere Park area is a hidden bush oasis that is simply beautiful.

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June 16, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
willsmere park kew east, the great outdoors 3, boroondara places to go, boroondara outdoor, waterfalls lakes and rivers
June 09, 2020

roll play - bike track, healesville

June 09, 2020/ Mamma Erin
roll play - bike track, healesville

There is a new, AMAZING and safe place at Queens Park in Healesville to take the bikes, scooters and trikes and let the kids do laps.

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June 09, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
roll play healesville, places to go 1, weekend, public holiday, top 10 outdoor adventures, yarra valley places to go, yarra ranges places to go, the great outdoors 2, outdoor yarra ranges, bike trails
May 26, 2020

quarry reserve, ferntree gully

May 26, 2020/ Mamma Erin
quarry reserve, ferntree gully

Now this was an amazing surprise! Quarry Reserve in Ferntree Gully is quite simply …. beautiful.

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May 26, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
quarry reserce, the great outdoors 3, knox places to go, waterfalls lakes and rivers, Cheap Thrills
May 16, 2020

murrup brarn yarra flats billabongs, yering

May 16, 2020/ Mamma Erin
murrup brarn yarra flats billabongs, yering

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!

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May 16, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
bike trails, murrup brarn yarra flats billabongs, yering, the great outdoors 3, outdoor yarra ranges, waterfalls lakes and rivers
May 11, 2020

yarra valley trail, lilydale to yering

May 11, 2020/ Mamma Erin
yarra valley trail, lilydale to yering

We love a great rail to explore! Even better when it is nice and flat and has a lovely view to take in.

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May 11, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
yarra valley trail, bike trails, the great outdoors 3, outdoor yarra ranges
May 10, 2020

menzies creek museum, menzies creek

May 10, 2020/ Mamma Erin
menzies creek museum, menzies creek

Puffing Billy Railway have opened the roller doors to their very own railway collection at Menzies Creek. It is a huge shed that has been 10 years in the making and displays over 80 exhibits.

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May 10, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
family experiences 3, menzies creek museum, menzies creek, Train expereinces, Cheap Thrills
February 26, 2020

smash splash, oakleigh

February 26, 2020/ Mamma Erin
smash splash, oakleigh

Feel like smashing out some rage? Then THIS is the place you NEED to visit!

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February 26, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, smash splash oakleigh
February 13, 2020

holey moley, ringwood

February 13, 2020/ Mamma Erin
holey moley, ringwood

OH MY GOODNESS is this place is epic - probably why they call this incredible putt-putt Holey Moley. 18 of the most creative, novelty driven and just-darn-cool mini golf holes, can be found in this wonderland.

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February 13, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, hoely moley and strike bowling ringwood, family experiences 3, maroondah places to go, big kid adventures
January 22, 2020

steavenson falls, marysville

January 22, 2020/ Mamma Erin
steavenson falls, marysville

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.

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January 22, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
steavenson falls marysville, nature trails, the great outdoors 3, waterfalls lakes and rivers
November 17, 2019

flying foxes @ bellbird picnic area, kew

November 17, 2019/ Mamma Erin
flying foxes @ bellbird picnic area, kew

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.

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November 17, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
flying foxes bellbird picnic area kew, the great outdoors 3
October 14, 2019

the dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda

October 14, 2019/ Mamma Erin
the dandenong ranges botanic gardens, olinda

New name - same beautiful spot! The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - previously The National Rhododendron Gardens - are spectacular.

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October 14, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
the dandenong ranges botanic gardens, dandenong ranges places to go, yarra ranges places to go, nature trails, picnic spots in the east, the great outdoors 3, outdoor yarra ranges
September 24, 2019

islands @ artspace, ringwood

September 24, 2019/ Mamma Erin
islands @ artspace, ringwood

until October 27, 2019 -  The Islands are speaking to us.

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September 24, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
islands playable streets
September 24, 2019

spirits of the sky @ healesville sanctuary, healesville

September 24, 2019/ Mamma Erin
spirits of the sky @ healesville sanctuary, healesville

Spirts in the Sky is an absolute must - in fact, we often take visitors to Healesville Sanctuary just to see this exhibition. It is a great way to learn about some of our beautiful Australia birds.

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September 24, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
spirits in the sky, family experiences 3
September 19, 2019

bounce inc, blackburn north

September 19, 2019/ Mamma Erin
bounce inc, blackburn north

Now you might have a trampoline in the backyard, but nothing can really compare to having an entire factory space filled with trampolines. Bounce Inc in Blackburn is exactly that. A bouncy wonderland!

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September 19, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, bounce blackburn, Whitehorse places to go, party venues, playcentre, big kid adventures
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