Family activities

Leisure activities

A Maze'N Things

Take the kids for a day of optical illusions, puzzles and mazes, that will have you rolling around with laughter and scratching your heads in wonder.

Family activities

Virtual family activities

During COVID-19, engage, inspire and entertain kids at home, with some wonderful online resources from major Victorian attractions.

Family

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

Take a 30-minute ride on Melbourne's newest star attraction for extraordinary views and a unique bird's-eye perspective of the city and surrounds.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Ballarat Wildlife Park is an award winning Park that is owned and operated by Greg Parker and his family. Founded in February 1985 through a passion for...

Architecture & design

Eureka Skydeck 88

Teeter on The Edge, a switchable glass cube that slides you out from the building's 88th floor for unsurpassed views of Melbourne and far beyond.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Healesville Sanctuary

Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Dive deep to discover life beneath the Southern Ocean; walk under tunnels filled with sharks and rays, or ride a simulated underwater rollercoaster.

Museums

Melbourne Museum

Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.

Wildlife, zoos & farms

Melbourne Zoo

Get up close with more than 250 species as you explore rainforests, bushland and underwater worlds. Don't miss the zookeeper talks and feeding times!

History & heritage

Old Melbourne Gaol

Sentence yourself to a day of fun or a spooky night at Victoria's oldest prison, which housed tough criminals and the infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly.

Walking & hiking

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

Enjoy a real bird's eye view and sway with the branches when you take a walk high in the dense rainforest canopy in the heart of the ancient Otways.

Local produce

Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

Develop a delicious addiction, with chocolates to taste, try and buy, at this wondrous factory, cafe and art gallery celebrating all things chocolate.

Family

Kids Fly Free on Melbourne Star

16 Apr 2021

Treat your kids to free flights* on Melbourne Star these school holidays and adventure to new heights as you take in sights of Melbourne City and beyond.From...

Family

Easter School Holidays at Maze House

Until 18 Apr 2021

Maze House is open every day in the Easter School Holidays from Friday April 2 to Sunday April 18. Get lost in this 28-year-old maze. As well as the very...

Family

Music Lab is coming to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Until 18 Apr 2021

These school holidays, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is celebrating the launch of the new LEGO® VIDIYO™ experience with its very own Music Lab.LEGO VIDIYO...

Family

Swan Bay Express Train Rides

18 Apr 2021

The Bellarine Railway volunteers are delighted to be able to welcome the public back for steam train rides along the shores of Swan Bay. Steam train rides...

Exhibitions

Jurassic World by Brickman

Until 31 May 2021

Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught will unveil an epic, world-first exhibition at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) this April that transforms...

Family

Sunday Family Fun Day at Kerrisdale Mountain Railway

Until 30 May 2021

The two foot gauge tourist railway in the foothills of the Tallarook Ranges offers spectacular views, 35 minute return journey is followed by a demonstration...

Festivals

Rocky Road Festival at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

01 - 31 May 2021

The European Chocolatiers will be giving the classic Aussie sweet treat a makeover throughout the entire month of May with their annual Rocky Road Festival.Look...

Art & exhibitions

YIRRAMBOI Festival

06 - 16 May 2021

YIRRAMBOI is Australia’s premier First Nations arts and cultural festival. Every two years, YIRRAMBOI Festival fills the city of Melbourne in May with...

Community

Midsumma Pride March

23 May 2021

Paint on those stripes, fluff up your feathers, and douse yourself in glitter to march through St Kilda in Melbourne's iconic parade of rainbows and pride.Victoria's...

Things to do

Leisure activities

Entertain both little kids and big with fun-filled leisure activities in every corner of Victoria, from marvellous minigolf to amazing mazes and more.

Art, theatre & culture

Museums

From the living history of Sovereign Hill to the wonder of Scienceworks, there are many worlds to explore in Victoria's fascinating, diverse museums.

Nature & wildlife

Beaches and coastlines

Drag yourself away from the Great Ocean Road with its dramatic rock sculptures and soaring views, and discover more of Victoria's stunning coastline.

Family activities

Mazes

Lose yourself in the best hedge, timber and indoor mazes at adventure parks and stunning gardens across Victoria. A-maze-ing fun for all the family.