miller's homestead, boronia
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Miller’s Homestead is now home to a new - although very tiny - branch of the Your Library group. Perfect place for story time, exploring the gardens and taking in a slice of local history.
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gulf station, yarra glen
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Mamma can't hide it. She is a bit of a history buff. Plus when the story is about the happenings in our backyard it is hard to resist taking it all in. Gulf Station is a little slice of pioneer heritage from the 'good ol' days' in Yarra Glen.
Read Moreolinda community pool, olinda
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Little kids get to celebrate - the toddler pool at Olinda Community Pool is AWESOME. Using space around the original junior pool, an exciting water play space is the place to be this summer.
Read Moreknox leisureworks, boronia
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Knox Leisureworks is awesome for the little ones. Add the water play features, bubbly water in the corner and sweetest frog slide - this spot is perfect for those scorching summer play days
Read Moremaniax, abbotsford
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Ever feel like you just want to HURL an axe at a wall sometimes? No me neither, but wow it’s FUN!
Read Moreomaru alpaca farm, cottles bridge
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Omaru Alpaca Farm is open to the public on first and fourth Sundays for Farm Open Days where you can get up close with sweet and cuddly alpacas.
Read Morenational steam centre, scoresby
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We have a beautiful sleepy museum that is a real find and a perfect place to explore with little kids. The National Steam Museum is all about the classic machinery, some old rusty diggers and big, heavy things.
Read Moreedendale farm, eltham
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This community space in Eltham is a great place to take the fam and learn about farm life, our local wildlife and our much loved farm buddies.
Read Morewetlands adventure minigolf, wheelers hill
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Putters UP! If your kids are anything like Mamma’s … they love a game of putt-putt. We are slowly making our way around all the courses in the east and this time, have found a DOUBLE hitter!
Read Morediamond valley railway, eltham
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This amazing set up of steam, electric, petrol and diesel locomotives run EVERY Sunday and are brilliant - and affordable - family entrainment.
Read Moreschwerkolt cottage and museum, mitcham
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I guess you don't have to go all the way to Ballarat for some pioneer history lessons.
Read Morecog bike hire @ lakeside, emerald
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Emerald Lake is a real GEM - and now you can hire a bike to explore all of its beauty!
Read Morepick your own orchard tours @ montague orchard, narre warren north
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An expert tip to get your kids to eat fruit - take it to where it grows. Montague Orchard in Narre Warren North has a massive range of apples and stone fruit AND you can pick your own to take home whilst on an orchard tour.
Read Morekinglake raspberries, pheasant creek
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Raspberries have to be Mamma’s favourite little fruit and when they are fresh from the bush, they are even better.
Read Morecheeky fox retreat, kinglake
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Mamma’s kids had the time of their tiny lives hanging out in the pool, as well as ensuring every toy in the library was played with, then went out back to hang out in the cubby house at this brilliant family friendly retreat!
Read Morecheeky fox trail, kinglake central
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Kinglake is a beautiful country town that is so easy to get to and has so many little treasures to be found. One of the best ways to do this, with a delicious reward at the end, is on the Cheeky Fox Trail.
Read Moremont de lancey, wandin north
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There is a beautiful garden and historical property, placed high on the hill in Wandin North. Mont De Lancey has some of the most incredible views of the Yarra Valley and is a great place to wander and learn as a family.
Read Morelakeside paddleboats @ emerald lake, emerald
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It’s official. The train mad kids are going to LOVE you for taking them to Emerald Lake. Puffing Billy Railway have just opened their brand new visitors centre along side the beautiful original Lakeside station.
Read Morepuffing billy, belgrave
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Nothing screams a local eastie adventure like a ride on the world famous Puffing Billy.
Read Morenurture creek farm stay, monbulk
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Bek and Adam have worked tirelessly over the past 2 years to open up this hobby farm to other families and are now welcoming guests to their newly renovated cottage on the property. Sleeping 5, the house has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and farm life experience.
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