Luna Park
There are many reasons why Luna Park continues to be one of Melbourne’s favourite attractions for people of all ages.
Soak up the spectacular carnival atmosphere while having loads of fun on the 17 rides and attractions including old favourites – the Scenic Railway Rollercoaster and the Ghost Train – as well as high-speed thrill rides – the Enterprise, Pharaoh’s Curse, G-Force and the Metropolis.
After you’ve been thrilled and entertained on the rides and have enjoyed the delicious food and drinks available, test your skills and luck on the wide range of carnival games with prizes.
Ideally located in the heart of St Kilda, Melbourne’s Luna Park makes for a great day out for the young and the young at heart.
Open from 11am weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Closing times vary throughout the year. Please refer to our website for more details.
www.lunapark.com.au
The Esplanade, St Kilda info line 1300 888 272.
Fun in the Maze - Healsville
This 20-acre property has not only a 1200m of winding hedges but also mini golf, tea room, Giant Chess and Checkers and jumping castles.
OPEN HOURS
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm Closed Wednesday and Weekend 10am to 5pm
www.hedgend.com.au
163 Albert Road, Healesville, VIC Mel ref (278 E6)
Healesville Sanctuary
An hour’s drive from central Melbourne the Sanctuary is home to over 200 species of Australian animals. Observe them in their natural habitat. An opportunity to be close to some of Australia’s most intriguing animals such as wombats, emus, dingoes and birds of prey. There is a Sanctuary Harvest restaurant or picnic and BBQ areas. There is also a 1-hour indigenous walking tour led by a local Wurundjeri guide. Also enquire about their 'Keeper for a Day', program
Entry Fee: Adults $24.00 Children $12.10 or Family Passes from $55.00. Tickets can be purchased online.
www.zoo.org.au
Sovereign Hill - Day Trip to Ballarat
Fancy prospecting for real gold? Great fun for kids. Go back in time, you can even dress up. This venue can be enjoyed as a day trip or overnight at one of the nearby hotel. Trains leave regularly from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat...allow two hours.
Adults: $41.00: Concession: $32.80
Child (Aged 5 - 15 years): $18.70
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children): $103.50
Open 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day. Gold Museum open hours 9:30am to 5:20pm
Yarra Valley Dairy
A day trip from Melbourne but if you go to the Yarra Valley take the kids down to this scenic diary and picnic in an old milking shed, there's a great selection of cheese, gourmet chocolates, james pork terrines and a cellar door either eat your produce inside or outside with rolling hills as a backdrop.
www.yvd.com.au
7-80 McMeikan Road, Yering
Melbourne Aquarium
All the underwater adventure unfolds before your eyes -- but there's also a permanent 'Amazing Antarcitca' exhibitions seen through the eyes of an adventurer.
Open Daily from 9.30am till 6.00pm.
www.melbourneaquarium.com.au
Cnr Flinder St & King St, Melbourne
Brunetti
Go here for great coffee and sensational cakes. One of Melbourne's best and a great choice for little ones as they do little versions of what us adults like. There are several Brunetti cafes across Melbourne.
www.brunetti.com.au
214 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Studley Park Boathouse
A wonderful place for breakfast or lunch while the kids feed duck and geese. You can also hire boats for a short ride down the Yarra. There's a choice of kiosk, cafe or more formal occasions in the restaurants.
www.studleyparkboathouse.com.au
Boathouse Road, Kew