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September 01, 2022

maniax, abbotsford

September 01, 2022/ Mamma Erin
maniax, abbotsford

Ever feel like you just want to HURL an axe at a wall sometimes? No me neither, but wow it’s FUN!

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September 01, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Family experiences 4, maniax abbotsford, big kid adventures
August 25, 2022

mooroolbark and district miniature railway, mooroolbark

August 25, 2022/ Mamma Erin
mooroolbark and district miniature railway, mooroolbark

The little trains rule the town every FOURTH Sunday at the Mooroolbark and District Miniature Railway.

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August 25, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Mooroolbark Miniature Railway, sunday, 2016 top ten places, Train expereinces, yarra ranges places to go, TRAINS, family experiences 5
August 16, 2022

yarra valley railway, healesville

August 16, 2022/ Mamma Erin
yarra valley railway, healesville

The Yarra Valley Railway is the home to a classic 1950s single carriage train that is working its way back to Yarra Glen. 

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August 16, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra valley railway, places to go 1, sunday, public holiday, 2016 top ten places, 2017 top places to go, 2018 top adventures, Train expereinces, yarra valley places to go, yarra ranges places to go, TRAINS, family experiences 5
August 07, 2022

bounce inc, heidelberg west

August 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin
bounce inc, heidelberg west

This indoor adventure and trampoline centre has got it ALL and the kids will be bouncing all the way back out to the car!

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August 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, indoor toddler, big kid adventures
August 04, 2022

lollipop's playland, croydon

August 04, 2022/ Mamma Erin
lollipop's playland, croydon

As play centres go - this Lollipop's is a ripper! Massive spaces at both ends of the shed with big and little kids appreciated equally.

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August 04, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Lollipops Playland, maroondah places to go, indoor toddler, playcentre, indoor 3
August 03, 2022

omaru alpaca farm, cottles bridge

August 03, 2022/ Mamma Erin
omaru alpaca farm, cottles bridge

Omaru Alpaca Farm is open to the public on first and fourth Sundays for Farm Open Days where you can get up close with sweet and cuddly alpacas.

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August 03, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Family experiences 4, omaru alpaca farm cottles bridge
July 26, 2022

national steam centre, scoresby

July 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin
national steam centre, scoresby

We have a beautiful sleepy museum that is a real find and a perfect place to explore with little kids. The National Steam Museum is all about the classic machinery, some old rusty diggers and big, heavy things.

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July 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
national steam centre scoresby, Family experiences 4, knox places to go, TRAINS, Train expereinces
July 26, 2022

hunted antiques & collectables, bayswater

July 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin
hunted antiques & collectables, bayswater

When you are looking for that once-off - never-to-be-repeated - perfect-for-that-spot-right-there kind of item ... start here!

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July 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
hunted antiques, pop to the shops
July 19, 2022

dancing dandelion, balwyn

July 19, 2022/ Mamma Erin
dancing dandelion, balwyn

Well Mammas, Danding Dandelion is the newest and cutest play cafe in town! This play area has everything to help your little one's imagination run wild! There are amazing play stations everywhere you look. Most of them are wooden and handmade, and all of them are ADORABLE.

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July 19, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, boroondara places to go, dancing dandelion, play cafe summary, indoor toddler
July 18, 2022

edendale farm, eltham

July 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
edendale farm, eltham

This community space in Eltham is a great place to take the fam and learn about farm life, our local wildlife and our much loved farm buddies. 

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July 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Edendale Farm, top 10 outdoor adventures, Family experiences 4, the great outdoors 4, Cheap Thrills
July 07, 2022

wetlands adventure minigolf, wheelers hill

July 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin
wetlands adventure minigolf, wheelers hill

Putters UP! If your kids are anything like Mamma’s … they love a game of putt-putt. We are slowly making our way around all the courses in the east and this time, have found a DOUBLE hitter!

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July 07, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Family experiences 4, monash places to go, wetlands minigolf, big kid adventures
June 18, 2022

diamond valley railway, eltham

June 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin
diamond valley railway, eltham

This amazing set up of steam, electric, petrol and diesel locomotives run EVERY Sunday and are brilliant - and affordable - family entrainment.

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June 18, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
diamond valley railway, Train expereinces, Family experiences 4, TRAINS
June 16, 2022

strike bowling, ringwood

June 16, 2022/ Mamma Erin
strike bowling, ringwood

The bowling alley is located within Holey Moley at Eastland and it is super slick. From the funky bowling shoes, to the comfy couches and the high tech scoreboards, this bowling experience is perfect for a whole family day out or a way to escape the Melbourne weather.

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June 16, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, hoely moley and strike bowling ringwood, family experiences 3, maroondah places to go, big kid adventures
June 14, 2022

schwerkolt cottage and museum, mitcham

June 14, 2022/ Mamma Erin
schwerkolt cottage and museum, mitcham

I guess you don't have to go all the way to Ballarat for some pioneer history lessons.

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June 14, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Schwerkolt Cottage, public holiday, Whitehorse places to go, whitehorse outdoors, Family experiences 4, Cheap Thrills
June 11, 2022

gamr, chirnside park

June 11, 2022/ Mamma Erin
gamr, chirnside park

BIG KIDS - this place is for YOU. Laser tag, virtual reality, arcade games and pure FUN!

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June 11, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, yarra ranges places to go, Gamr Chirnside park, big kid adventures
June 04, 2022

clip 'n climb, berwick

June 04, 2022/ Mamma Erin
clip 'n climb, berwick

Mamma has stumbled upon the most colourful place in the East. We are talking rainbow explosion! Clip ‘n Climb in Berwick is rock climbing and vertical challenges at it’s highest and most crazy.

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June 04, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
Clip 'n Climb, casey places to go, indoor 3, big kid adventures
May 26, 2022

slides playcentre and cafe, knoxfield

May 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin
slides playcentre and cafe, knoxfield

If your kids are fans of a good slide then Slides is a no brainer! 

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May 26, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
slides playcentre, indoor 2, party venues, knox places to go, indoor toddler, playcentre
May 01, 2022

cameo cinemas, belgrave

May 01, 2022/ Mamma Erin
cameo cinemas, belgrave

It’s a classic style cinema and you and the kids will love it. Cameo Cinemas is a beautiful building located at the entrance to the town. You can’t miss it with the giant mural on the wall.

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May 01, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
indoor 3, yarra ranges places to go, dandenong ranges places to go, cameo cinema, big kid adventures
April 27, 2022

cloudehill garden and nursery, olinda

April 27, 2022/ Mamma Erin
cloudehill garden and nursery, olinda

Set on the side of the hill here are some of the most stunning and exclusive gardens in the Dandenong Ranges.

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April 27, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
cloudehill gardens, dandenong ranges places to go, yarra ranges places to go, the great outdoors 4
April 17, 2022

cog bike hire @ lakeside, emerald

April 17, 2022/ Mamma Erin
cog bike hire @ lakeside, emerald

Emerald Lake is a real GEM - and now you can hire a bike to explore all of its beauty!

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April 17, 2022/ Mamma Erin/
yarra ranges places to go, outdoor yarra ranges, Family experiences 4, bike trails, big kid adventures
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