maniax, abbotsford
/Ever feel like you just want to HURL an axe at a wall sometimes? No me neither, but wow it’s FUN!
Read MoreEver feel like you just want to HURL an axe at a wall sometimes? No me neither, but wow it’s FUN!
Read MoreThe little trains rule the town every FOURTH Sunday at the Mooroolbark and District Miniature Railway.
Read MoreThe Yarra Valley Railway is the home to a classic 1950s single carriage train that is working its way back to Yarra Glen.
Read MoreThis indoor adventure and trampoline centre has got it ALL and the kids will be bouncing all the way back out to the car!
Read MoreAs play centres go - this Lollipop's is a ripper! Massive spaces at both ends of the shed with big and little kids appreciated equally.
Read MoreOmaru 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWhen you are looking for that once-off - never-to-be-repeated - perfect-for-that-spot-right-there kind of item ... start here!
Read MoreWell 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MorePutters 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!
Read MoreThis amazing set up of steam, electric, petrol and diesel locomotives run EVERY Sunday and are brilliant - and affordable - family entrainment.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreI guess you don't have to go all the way to Ballarat for some pioneer history lessons.
Read MoreBIG KIDS - this place is for YOU. Laser tag, virtual reality, arcade games and pure FUN!
Read MoreMamma 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.
Read MoreIf your kids are fans of a good slide then Slides is a no brainer!
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreSet on the side of the hill here are some of the most stunning and exclusive gardens in the Dandenong Ranges.
Read MoreEmerald Lake is a real GEM - and now you can hire a bike to explore all of its beauty!
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's East to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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