For the Family in Melbourne

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe.

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Horticultural attraction & plant conservation center with elaborately landscaped beds & trees.

Adventure Park

Amusement park with many waterslides, rides, an archery range, mini-golf & a kids’ train.

Treetops Adventure Belgrave

Ropes course with zip lining & aerial challenges among tall trees, including a sequoia & old oaks.

Penguin Parade

Attraction where visitors can watch a penguin colony's sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows.

Arthurs Seat Lookout

This summit offers panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay & Mornington Peninsula.

Enchanted Adventure

Adventure park featuring activities including tree surfing, canopy walks & tube slides.

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

Walking trails wind through this scenic, wooded garden park with a boathouse, waterfalls & islands.

Buckley Falls Lookout

This area along the Barwon River features hiking & biking trails, plus waterfall views.

Fairy Park

Whimsical, fairytale-themed amusement park with playgrounds, animatronic scenes & model trains.

William Ricketts Sanctuary

The artist, William Ricketts, is remembered by his works at this forest sanctuary for contemplation.

The Funky Farm (Bookings Only)

Lysterfield Park

Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings.

Gumbuya World Theme Park

Amusement center with a water park & rides for all ages, plus koalas & dingos on a wildlife trail.

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

Panoramic city views & a seasonal terrace in a casual eatery serving lunch & dinner.

Kryal Castle

Medieval theme park lodging offering Gothic rooms, plus ticket discounts and extended hours.

A Maze N Things Theme Park

Interactive magic displays & quirky optical illusions, plus mini-golf, a giant labyrinth & puzzles.

Sovereign Hill

Replica of a gold mining town with costumed actors, a mine tour, coach rides & other attractions.

Dinosaur World Somerville

Family fun center providing educational dinosaur exhibits, fossil digs, tractor rides & party space.

Puffing Billy Railway

Historic 1900 steam train with open-air carriages & routes within the scenic Dandenong Ranges.