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--> Corner Point Richard Road and Boat Road Portarlington
A ride on the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is an unforgettable experience. As the train departs from Point Richards Station your are overcome with the freshness of the ocean breeze, as...
--> Mornington Railway, 460 Moorooduc Highway Moorooduc
Departing three times every Sunday. Timetable Depart Moorooduc; 10:30am, 12:00pm & 1:30pm Return Mornington; 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm Experience the magic of train travel in a bygone...
--> Newport Railway Museum, 26 Champion Road Newport
We are open to the general public every Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm. During school holidays it is open both Saturdays AND Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm. The Newport Railway Museum hosts an...
--> Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton
Myuna Farm is a working community and children's farm located in Doveton. Open Monday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Myuna Farm will be closed on Code Red fire danger days. Admission...
--> Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Lower Park Eltham
Every Sunday 11am - 5pm, and selected public holidays. The Diamond Valley Railway is located in Lower Eltham Park | Melway: Map 21 ref H10 timetable Sundays 11 am till 5pm | Public Holidays...
--> Collingwood Children's Farm, St Heliers St Abbotsford
Collingwood Children's Farm is open most days of the year from 9.30am. We are open every day of the year, including public holidays. Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Last entry is at...
--> Enchanted Adventure Garden, 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat
We are open every day of the year except Christmas Day Weekdays: 10am - 5.00pm Weekends: 9am - 5:30pm School Holidays 9am - 5:30pm Recommended last entry is 4.00pm Please note Tube Slides &...
--> Avenel Maze, 471 Upton Road Avenel
OPEN: WEEKENDS + every day of the school holidays and public holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm Avenel is a very different maze to those of England's Hampton Court or France's Palace of Versailles....
--> SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is open daily - every day of the year. 9:30am - 5pm - Last entry at 4pm We recommend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for your exciting journey through!! Home to...
--> Moorabbin Air Museum, Corner First Street and Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Stuck for something to do with the kids these holidays? How about a visit to the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin Airport. With one of the most important collections of...
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Magic, mischief and music are taking centre stage at Sovereign Hill Create your own magical memories with a spell-binding Wizard Jacobs live show, picnic hamper lunches, summer games, hands-on...
--> Emerald Bank Leisure Land, 7725 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla
Moira Miniature Rail Inc currently have regular RUNDAY'S at EMERALD BANK KIALLA on the First Sunday each month + special days Trains run from 10am through to 3pm. EMERALD BANK...
--> 15 Green Street Bulla
Bulla Hill Railway run by the Tullamarine Live steam Society. Miniature train rides for all the family and friends and a club for those enthusiasts interested in model engineering. You can ride...
--> Victoria
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
Parks Victoria's popular Junior Ranger program is coming to a park near you. The Junior Ranger program is aimed at kids aged 6 to 12 who like getting outdoors to explore nature and animals....
--> Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street Spotswood
Open 10am to 4.30pm daily @ Scienceworks Stretch your mind and your muscles. Sportsworks is a place to leap, run, throw and row. You can race against Cathy Freeman, try out for soccer...
--> Melbourne
It's one thing finding activities for the kids, but it is another thing finding activities that will keep the kids busy for more than a couple of hours. Luckily, in Melbourne we have parks,...
--> Maldon
Whether it's a miniature railway or a real railway, kids love a train ride (so do big kids!). Every weekend trains are running plus every day during the school holidays. Holiday fun for the...
--> Ritchie Boulevard Geelong
Come along and ride the largest travelling Ferris Wheel in the southern Hemisphere located at the Geelong Waterfront! Whether you're young, or young at heart, no trip to Geelong is complete...
--> Australia
--> When: Sunday 1st August 2027 - Tuesday 31st August 2027
Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis. 2027 is the 48th year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference. MS Readathon With no known cause...
--> KidsTown Adventure Playground | Shepparton, 7287 Midland Highway, Mooroopna
KidsTown Adventure Playground is OPEN every day from dawn till dusk. KidsTown KidsTown is one of Victoria's best adventure parks and playgrounds, KidsTown Adventure Playground provides children...
--> Kerrisdale Mountain Railway & Museum, 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway Kerrisdale
A 2ft narrow gauge tourist railway with spectacular views of the whole of the Upper Goulburn Valley Come and have a narrow gauge tourist train ride only approximately 1 hour North of Melbourne in...
--> Myer, 314-336 Bourke Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 7th November 2026 - Thursday 24th December 2026
Head to Santaland to meet Santa and his elves. Whatever tinsels your fancy, we've got you covered! So, get ready to celebrate all things jolly and make your merry meaningful at Myer. Ride...
--> ArtPlay, Princes Walk Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
There's plenty to do and see at ArtPlay. Find a workshop, event or exhibition that suits your age group, time and date. All our booked workshops are for small groups (between 12 and 20...
--> Grayland Street, Cobden
Cobden Miniature Railway Park provides miniature train rides, 18 hole Mini Golf, canteen, children's playground and barbecue facilities. The Cobden Miniature Railway offers something for every...
--> Peterkin St Traralgon
Miniature Steam and Diesel Train Rides | Gippsland Model Engineering Society is located in Newman Park, Traralgon, Latrobe Valley in Victoria Australia. Our club was founded in 1978 by a group of...
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