Yarra Ranges Regional Museum’s most recent exhibit is all about Australia’s most significant operatic soprano. A Toast to Melba is a reflection of the influence and impression this lady in Australia and across the world.
Read MoreCubetown Glen offers 5 different arenas, packed with fast paced, energetic and brain challenging FUN! This is for the whole family to enjoy with kids aged from 8+ being able to partake in the hectic and active games. It is a great opportunity for the family to work together to try to solve the levels. And be warned - you are sure to work up a sweat! A great family bonding experience with the tweens and a great addition to Kings Way in Glen Waverley.
Read MoreMamma’s little heart is very happy - there is a BRAND NEW u-pick in the Yarra Valley and the heroes are SUNFLOWERS! Girasole (Italian for sunflower) Yarra Valley will officially open for picking this season. Grab your kids, find the secateurs and pack your phone for a wonderful little family experience.
Read MoreA children’s book opens and Mamma comes running! Well not quite, but she’ll certainly sniff out a great children’s book STORE! Escape Hatch Books is a haven for book lovers with room for story times and play.
Read MoreOh how we LOVE a pump track, and this is one of our faves!
Read MoreWhen heading up to Victoria’s High Country in the warmer months, Mamma’s crew loves a stop off at Mitchell Avenue Splash Park in Wangaratta for some water play on our road trip.
Read MoreUpper Yarra Reservoir Park is as far as you can go along the Warburton Highway, unless you are heading to Marysville on the. long way. It’s a Park Victoria reserve that includes an off grid camp ground, walking trails, lookouts and a playground.
Read MoreThere are two courses at Maroondah Golf Park - indoor and outdoor meaning you can potentially putt-putt rain, hail or shine.
Read MoreKnox - this is an awesome indoor play and adventure venue, guaranteed to satisfy all of the daredevils in your family. Flip Out is the perfect balance of indoor climbing walls and soft play adventure and trampoline zones. Kids can move around freely to all areas or stick to their favourite, depending on the skills and interests of your kiddos.
Read MoreThe locals spend many summer afternoons chilling out in this outdoor spot!
Read MoreWould you believe that these beautiful falls can be found just outside of Kinglake? Mason Falls is a real treasure and make a great family excursion out into the great outdoors.
Read More127 hectares of parkland in the middle of Wheelers Hill this is a picnicker's dream.
Read MoreWhat better way to enjoy a beautiful spring day than slopping on the sunscreen and slapping on a hat and waltzing amongst the berries at Blue Hills Berries and Cherries UPick! Strawberries, cherries, blueberries and more!
Read MoreBlueberry picking is fun with the kids and they taste so much better straight from the tree.
Read MoreWell, well. Mamma has found paradise. A garden oasis PARADISE!
Read MoreLocal Boroondara Mum Lauren has felt this first hand and has created a wonderful space for families to ‘rent a rack’ and sell on these treasures on to the next wave of little ones.
Read MoreSummer means CHERRIES! And you can’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Cherryhill Orchards has two wonderful locations for picking - in Wandin and here in Coldstream. This orchard is HUGE. Rows upon rows of beautiful cherry trees, producing the beautiful sweet red fruit that tells Mamma that Christmas must be on its way!
Read MoreMay we introduce you to our new favourite family game - PICKLEBALL! This is a relatively new sport craze (it’s been around since the 60s but taken off since covid) that feels like a mixture of table tennis, regular old tennis and badminton. Hire a court here at Level Up Pickleball and have a BALL!
Read MoreOh bless Mamma’s nostalgic, elder-millennial heart. The National Communication Museum is like taking a stroll down memory lane and we can’t get enough of it!
Read MoreGo tie those laces, dig our those wrist guards - there is a NEW roller skating rink in town. Roller One is OPEN at Burwood One Shopping Centre and it is a … dream.
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