box hill miniature steam railway, mont albert north
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Third Sunday of the month - let's go ride the chugga chugga choo-choo!
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rivoli cinemas, hawthorn east
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Mamma has never seen a classic cinema so beautiful or so iconically EAST as the Rivoli Cinemas. Located in the heart of Camberwell Junction (you know the spot - with traffic heading in 6 different directions), this stunning multiplex is full of 1940s charm.
Read Moregrow with play, chirnside park
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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.
Read Moremaroondah toy library, ringwood north
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Toy libraries have to be the most joyful places! Filled to the brim with toys to delight your kiddies.
With over 4600 toys, games, puzzles and activities to suit ages 0 - 6 (plus a range of board games for older kids and adults) Maroondah Toy Library is one of the biggest in the east.
Read Moretoorongo falls and amphitheatre falls, noojee
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The falls that you find in Noojee are absolutely stunning plus there are two of them. In the Toorongo Falls Reserve you will discover a kid friendly (just not with the pram though) bush walk along a well formed trail. As you weave your way through the forest, across bridge over cascading rapids, then into the hills, you will uncover the Toorongo Falls and the Amphitheatre Falls. STUNNING.
Read Moreelizabeth bridge reserve, kilsyth
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Elizabeth Bridge Reserve is a great space for all, fabulous to explore the sealed pathways on bike or scooter with the little ones and if there’s still some energy after all the exploring, head to the new exercise equipment area for a workout.
Read Moreholey moley, chadstone
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The reason why mini golf is a great activity for the family - is because everyone can have a go. But often, the courses are outdoor - which in Melbourne … doesn’t always work … UNLESS … you are all indoors. Enter Holey Moley.
Read Moremount cannibal, garfield north
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Mount Cannibal is a continuous loop walk talking to you to the top where you can soak in some beautiful viewing points and the perfect spot for a family hike.
Read Morebuchan caves, buchan
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Would you believe us when we tell you that there is a place you can visit in East Gippsland where you can head underground (well … into a hillside) and through an incredible natural occurrence that has been in this land for millions of years? That is exactly what you can do at the Buchan Caves. Parks Victoria run guided tours through two of the most amazing cave systems in the area
Read Morecrocs playcentre, ringwood
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One of the first BIG playcentres that Mamma has visited in her motherhood journey and it is pretty amazing. We love crocs especially when it is cold outside and the kids still need a space to run around and have fun!
Read Morepirianda garden, olinda
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Pirianda Garden has to be one of the most beautiful places in the East during Autumn. The garden is just filled with colour and plenty of leaves for little feet to crunch and stomp.
Read Morecoldstream pump track, coldstream
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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.
Read Morechesterfield farm, scoresby
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Chesterfield Farm is where it is at for family farmyard adventure. It is located on a MASSIVE property in Scoresby, right along Eastlink and have almost all of the farm animals you can imagine in one place.
Read Morehijinx hotel, chadstone
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If you and your crew love games night - you are going to LOVE the Hijinx Hotel. This BRAND NEW experience at Chadstone is the first Hijinx Hotel in Victoria and it has blown Mamma’s mind. You will be tested by your reaction times, your ability, accuracy and general knowledge. The kids are going to have a ball - literally!
Read Morenewhope playspace, blackburn north
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NewHope PlaySpace in Blackburn North is a toddler Mamma’s dream come true. There’s cars, there’s ramps to drive down, bubbles, soft play equipment, stepping stones, walkers, a construction corner, lego, dress ups, balls and LOTS more. There is a cafe next door serving up coffee, breakfast, lunch and a great kids menu.
Read Moregulf station, yarra glen
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Mamma can't hide it. She is a bit of a history buff. Plus when the story is about the happenings in our backyard it is hard to resist taking it all in. Gulf Station is a little slice of pioneer heritage from the 'good ol' days' in Yarra Glen.
Read Moreolinda community pool, olinda
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Little kids get to celebrate - the toddler pool at Olinda Community Pool is AWESOME. Using space around the original junior pool, an exciting water play space is the place to be this summer.
Read Moremamma LOVES beechworth
/Mamma never thought you could fall in love with a place - but Beechworth is it! Victoria’s High Country invited Mamma and here crew to visit the region this summer and this town - and its surrounding villages - have blown us away.
Read Moreold beechworth gaol, beechworth
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The most imposing building of the entire town of Beechworth is the historically significant and well preserved Old Beechworth Gaol. There are lots of tales that these walls could tell and your expert guide will share many of the good, bad, but mostly ugly as you make your way through iron bars into the exercise yard, the empty hallways and the tiny prisoner cells.
Read Moreplanetrees luxury accommodation, stanley
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This is luxury accommodation with the most exquisite gardens and grounds that we have ever seen. Host Genevieve has designed the most amazing oasis on her property and staying here is so relaxing.
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