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.

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...

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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.

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

Summer School Holidays at Maze House

Maze House is open for the Summer School Holidays from Monday December 28 to January 27. Get lost in this 27-year-old maze. Find all the clues in a maze...

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Summer Fun at Luna Park

Step through the famous mouth of Mr Moon and soak up the carnival atmosphere that has entertained visitors for 108 years.Zoom, twirl, spin and whizz your...

Family

Sunday Family Fun Day at Kerrisdale Mountain Railway

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...

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Swan Bay Express Train Rides

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...

Festivals

Meeniyan Garlic Festival

Enjoy a full day of fun, food and live entertainment at Victoria's only Garlic Festival.Join some of the country’s leading garlic experts at the Garlic...

Film festivals

The Peninsula Film Festival

Held over the long weekend from March 5 to March 7, the Peninsula Film Festival is one of Victoria's iconic annual film festivals.The Peninsula Film Festival...

Cycling

Giro Della Donna

The Giro Della Donna is a weekend long celebration of cycling based in the beautiful mountain village of Warburton in the Yarra Valley east of Melbourne...

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.