Family activities

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

Join a wildlife safari, Melbourne style, and spot rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and monkeys as they roam freely through the grounds of the zoo.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

See Phillip Island's little penguins emerge from the sea, peek at life inside a burrow, and spot other Australian animals at this wildlife wonderland.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

Family

LEGO Discovery Centre Melbourne is the ultimate indoor playground. Ideal for families with children aged 3 to 10, a world of creative building fun.

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

Ballarat Wildlife Park is set amongst the beautiful gum trees on the outskirts of Ballarat, just four kilometres from Sovereign Hill. Founded by Greg...

Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory

Local produce

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

Polly Woodside

History & heritage

Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships. Experience the turbulent trials...

Adventure Park

Leisure activities

Dial up your summer at Victoria's biggest theme park, Adventure Park Geelong. Offering awesome family fun and unlimited rides all day long, Adventure Park...

Sovereign Hill

History & heritage

Strike it rich with a day out in 1850s Ballarat and pan for gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and relive the Eureka Rebellion with sound and light.

Puffing Billy Railway

History & heritage

All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.

Gumbuya World

Leisure activities

Gumbuya World is Victoria’s only water, wildlife and theme park. Get a WILD life at the only place in Victoria with water, wildlife, and rides, including...

Melbourne Museum

Museums

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.

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

Walking & hiking

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.

Healesville Sanctuary

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

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.

Melbourne Skydeck

Architecture & design

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.

Old Melbourne Gaol

History & heritage

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.

Melbourne Zoo

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

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!

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

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

48 hours: Family

Itineraries

Find activities for kids big and small at zoos, museums, galleries and parks across Melbourne. You'll discover plenty to keep the whole family amused.

Family trips

Snow & skiing

Head towards Victoria's snowfields for a day to remember. Start a snowball fight, build a snowman together, or race each other downhill on toboggans.

Family-friendly beaches

Beaches and coastlines

Find the best beaches with safe shallows for frolicking, suitable sand for castles, rock pools for rambling and foreshores for picnics and play.

Urban Adventure

See & do

No time to be bored: Melbourne is full of fun and active urban adventures and activities that will keep energetic teens (and adults) going.

Family touring route

Go Beyond Melbourne

Get the kids together, pack the van, and hit the road for an epic five-day family adventure, and never be more than an hour or two from the city.

Mazes

Family activities

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.

Fun activities

See & do

Entertain littlies, teens, tweens and big kids with fun-filled activities in every corner of Victoria, from marvellous minigolf to amazing mazes and more.

Sunday Family Fun Day at Kerrisdale Mountain Railway

Family

Until 28 May 2023

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...

Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Family

11 Feb 2023

The highly anticipated return of Werribee Open Range Zoo’s enchanting Sunset Safari experience is sparking awe and wonder among visitors for a fifth exciting...

Mirboo North Italian Festa

Festivals

12 Feb 2023

The Mirboo North Italian Festa is a free family day celebrating all things Italian. Set in the beautiful surrounds of Baromi Park, the day will feature...

Swan Bay Express Train Rides

Family

12 Feb 2023

Travel across the Bellarine along Swan Bay and through remnant bushland. Sit back in the comfortable leather seats as the train traverses rural farmland...

Heywood Wood Wine and Roses Festival

Community

25 Feb 2023

The Wood Wine and Roses Festival was first held in Heywood in 1993 and has grown over the years to be an award-winning event in Western Victoria. Held...

Moomba Festival

Family

09 - 13 Mar 2023

Moomba Festival returns, taking over the banks of the Yarra River, Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens for a huge long weekend of family-friendly fun...

Hanging Rock Craft and Food Market

Makers markets

18 Mar 2023 (dates to be confirmed)

Hanging Rock Market is a quality arts, crafts and gourmet food market set at the beautiful Hanging Rock Reserve. Now you can enjoy more than a picnic at...

Giro Della Donna

Cycling events

31 Mar - 02 Apr 2023

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

Museums

Art, theatre & culture

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

Beaches and coastlines

Nature & wildlife

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

Nature and wildlife

See & do

Get outside and discover abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's desert landscapes, rugged coastlines, lush alpine outlooks and inland waterways.

Aboriginal Victoria

See & do

Journey through Aboriginal Victoria for contemporary interpretations of Dreaming, traditional customs and 60,000 years of culture.