Small Ideas | Spring School Holiday Activities

Spring school holidays are here - and we've packed this guide with the very best activities, attractions, play centres, and drop-off programs across Melbourne and beyond.

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Spring School Holiday Activities

MELBOURNE CBD & INNER CITY

The Quiz Room - puzzle & escape-style challenges for families.
Hiinx QV now open with discounted challenges, bowling & Arcades.
Virtual Reality Melbourne - immersive VR fun for older kids/teens.
Melbourne Zoo (pictured)- these school holidays features a dragon- sized adventure. It's an immersive experience from the movie How to Train your Dragon and is designed for families and offers a unique way to explore the zoo.
Melbourne River Cruise 2 for the price of 1
O'Brien Icehouse, Melbourne Skydeck, Royal Botanic Gardens.
Creative picks: Artvo, Diana Ceramics, Blender Studios & my favourite Champainting for 18 years plus.

BAYSIDE

MetArt World Port Melbourne if you have already visited when they first opened here's what's new in recent months?
Interactive Art Lab: A creative space where visitors can engage in hands-on art activities.

E-Sports Game Room: Featuring games like Super Grid, providing entertainment for all ages.

VR Theme Park: An immersive virtual reality experience with over 100 games, including shooting challenges and spinning rides

The Espy (St Kilda) - family meals + live music but if it's great weather and you want to be on the beach i suggest our discount for West Beach Pavilion
Luna Park - 25% off unlimited ride passes.
Craft: Artea, Paint For Fun (pictured), Sossy & Canvas, Glaze It Pottery.
Kite Republic & St Kilda Ferry - outdoor fun.

WEST

Werribee Open Range Zoo -Enjoy live performances by the family-favourite entertainers, The Mik Maks, on the Village Lawn during the school holidays.
Baby J's cafe or Souvlaki GR both in Werribee are our picks under our Food category
Elmo's Circus pictured (Werribee) save $10 off per ticket before they move on to their next location!
Aquapulse - 50% off waterpark entry.
Village Cinemas Pacific Werribee - all formats discounted VMAX, VJunior and Gold Class.
Scienceworks & Grazeland
Mt Derrimut Mini Golf, Fizz Kidz, The Smash Room, Jumpside.
Leroy's (Newport) - FREE kids milkshakes for members.
DROP-OFF PROGRAMS in the West include Cliffhanger in Altona & Fizz Kidz for younger ones in Kingsville.

NORTH

NEW Ozkarts in Thomastown save 15. We checked this out recently and it's an indoor go karting venue which allows for younger children also with smaller karts.
NEW PowerPlay Campbellfield only just opened 2 weeks ago. This go karting venue is for ages 10 years and over. Small Ideas member save 10%
VJunior Plenty Valley & Gold Class
Diana Ceramics - fun pottery classes!
Brewdog Pentridge in Coburg
Hoopla save 20% valid Mon to Fri including school holidays off Play area
Climb n' Play formerly Funtopia Maidstone- 30% off play.
Animal Land (Diggers Rest) - interactive farm visit.
Oz ten pin bowling - multiple locations open late Buy 1 game get 2nd for FREE.
Archery Attack, Volo Indoor Skatepark, IceHQ, Swing & Serve Golf, Palace Cinemas Coburg.

SOUTH / EAST

Dinos Roar Experience - Dinosaurs have landed at Carribean Gardens 13 SEPT - 12 OCT and Small Ideas member get 20% off.
Weekends + Daily during the holidays. DinosRoar is an action-packed prehistoric adventure for all ages!
Power Play in Moorabbin - Wohoooo finally added a FANTASTIC go-karting venue! A big discount of buy 1 get 1 free for off peak and 10% off total for during peak times which is school holidays.
Gumbuya World
Crafts; Mois Art pottery classes, Paint a Pot & Diana Ceramics.
Rush HQ discount is back for school holidays!
Sk8house
Melbourne Cable Park - $5 off Climb.
Funtopia Carrum Downs & Cranbourne - 30% off play/climb.
Inflatable World Ringwood & Springers- buy 1 get 1 free.
Archie Brothers (Moorabbin & Chadstone) - arcade & bowling deals.
Super Zu, Ninja Park Bayswater, The Smash Room, Activate by Hardrock cave experience + climbing.
Legoland Discovery Centre & Hijinx Hotel Chadstone.
General Public Bowling & Arcade fun!
Bike Skills have daily lessons these school holidays and Small Ideas members save 15%

MORNINGTON PENINSULA & PHILLIP ISLAND

Stef's Mini Chefs (Mornington) - kids' cooking classes.
Enchanted Adventure - free child entry ($30 value). New play zone!
Gunnamatta horse riding along the beach in St Andrews
The Funky Farm & Dinosaur World are both MUST DO activities & both discounted under our Anmal farm category.
Arthurs Seat Eagle - 20% off family passes.
Boneo Discovery Park 2 for the price of 1
The Big Goose - splash park open in warm weather.
Moonlit Sanctuary, Dinosaur World, Rain Hayne & Shine Farm.
Phillip Island Wildlife Cruises, A Maze'N Things, National Vietnam Veterans Museum (kids free).

GEELONG

MoPA Geelong - children's museum.
Port Phillip Ferries - save 25% off family pass
National Wool Museum - interactive history.
Geelong Carousel - 2-for-1 rides.
Bellarine Railway - Thomas rides & 2-for-1 journeys & 10% off Day out with Thomas.
The Messy Patch - sensory play for little ones.

BALLARAT

NEW Flip Out in Ballarat - Save 15% and probably one of the best jump, play spaces i've seen. If you're headed to Ballarat make this a pitt-stop!
Kryal Castle family for just $75 . These school holiday activities are:
Daily Spectacular Jousts - Witness knights clash in thrilling medieval tournaments.
Knight School - Children can learn the art of knighthood and participate in battles.
Potion-Making in the Apothecary - Whip up magical concoctions under the guidance of the Castle's resident "wizard."
Axe Throwing & Archery - Test your aim with traditional medieval games.
Wandering Wizards and Curious Creatures - Meet enchanting characters roaming the grounds.
Ballarat Wildlife Park. save 10%
Ballarat Go-Karts - 2-for-1.
Chipmunks Ballarat - 2-for-1 entry.
Sovereign Hill save 10%

DAY TRIPS

Puffing Billy Railway (Belgrave) - classic steam train rides.
Special Offer: Day Out With Thomas - 10% off (max 4 people/booking).
Valid: Friday 17 Oct & Friday 24 Oct only. First in, best dressed!

Healesville Sanctuary - adults discounted, kids free in holidays.
Treetops Adventure (Belgrave + multiple) - 15-20% off aerial courses.
Sorrento - Moonraker Dolphin Swims - save 25%
Port Phillip Ferries - save 25% off family pass
Uncle Nev's Trail Rides (Whittlesea) - $5 off horse riding.
Woodlands Historic Park - 15% off trail rides.
Discovery Centre (Bendigo) - 15% off science fun.

DROP-OFF PROGRAMS (ALL AREAS)

fizz kids discountAllSportz - 20% off full-day programs.
International Sports Camps - save 25% off for Netball, Soccer, Footy & Cricket at multiple locations.
Fizz Kidz, The Art Factory, ARTEA & Sossy n Canvas - creative half-day classes.
Ninja Park Bayswater
Acro Kids Braeside & Mornington.
Cliffhanger (Altona, West) - climbing-focused drop-off sessions.
Tiny Chef Essendon & Stefs Mini Chefs Mornington Peninsula

TEENS & ADULTS IDEAS

I've worked hard to come up with a list of ideas & discounts that older children and adults can enjoy. Here are my fav;

The Quiz Room, Tuftea Studios, Champainting, IMAX, Village Gold Class, State of Grace to eat, Maniax, Diana Ceramics, Bloomin Marvelous floral class, Paint for Fun, Otai Kitchen (cooking class), Virtual Reality Rooms, Lost in Melbourne (escape rooms) Bowling, Blossom Lifestyle Candle Making and plenty of Go Karting options.

PLAY CENTRES & CINEMAS

Over 80 included!

New: Just Kids (Westmeadows), Flip Out Ballarat & Little Buttons Messy Play (Chelsea)

Many centres run daily extras: character visits, Nerf wars, Build-a-Bear, themed craft.
Number one questions is Are our Restricted tickets for Cinemas valid during school holidays? and the answer is ABSOLUTELY.

FAMILY FRIENDLY DINING

So excited to introduce 45 new venues to our dining out category. There are some options for adults only perfect for girls night out or date night and then here are my favorite venues included with 10% discount to bring the kids along;

Brewdog Pentridge
Anglers
Vic Hotel Yarraville
Station Hotel Footscray
Studley Park Boathouse
Fairfield Boathouse
Auburn Hotel
Ball Court Hotel (Sunbury)
Apollo Bay Hotel

HOLIDAYS

Interstate - If traveling anywhere interstate we include 10% off ALL activities powered through experience Oz. Gold Coast we include direct discounts where Small Ideas receive the biggest savings and recommendations. Pictured is Cairns with a members testimony "Used the voucher for our families Great Barrier Reef trip while in Cairns. Great value and super easy to navigate"

Overseas - Expedia-powered attractions with 10% off accommodation & activities!

STAYCATIONS - Don't forget to use Small Ideas discounted accommodation for a holiday in Melbourne CBD like Pegasus or Crown Towers or farther out perhaps a Big 4 or Chadstone Hotel.




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School Holidays Guide | Melbourne Spring 2025

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