If Mamma has said it once, she’s said it a hundred times - there is so much amazing things to find in the east, including some incredible street art. You don’t have to look very far in Boronia to find it!
Read MoreOasis Berries are famous for their blueberry harvests, but they have another treat in store, a family of dinosaurs making themselves at home on the farm. Tucked in amongst the ferns just like in Jurassic Park, your kids will uncover half a dozen giant friends. It has its very own Treasure Island, and a colossal dose of prehistoric wonder.
Read MoreWhere will you find Mamma when the mercury is heading through the roof? At the local pool of course! And Aquareana is one of the best in the east. There is so much room here and plenty of fun to be had. Slides, indoor and outdoor pools - what more could you want?!
Read MoreThird Sunday of the month - let's go ride the chugga chugga choo-choo!
Read MoreInside this magnificent depot is a dozen historical trams. Inside these trams is a whole stack of history. And amongst these trams is a whole lotta love and dedication. A great family experience all for a gold coin donation.
Read MoreMamma has never seen a classic cinema so beautiful or so iconically EAST as the Rivoli Cinemas. Located in the heart of Camberwell Junction (you know the spot - with traffic heading in 6 different directions), this stunning multiplex is full of 1940s charm.
Read MoreWhen you stand in the middle of this little farm, it is hard to believe exactly where you are in relation to the centre of the city! It’s the perfect family adventure at the Collingwood Children’s Farm.
Read MoreThe reason why mini golf is a great activity for the family - is because everyone can have a go. But often, the courses are outdoor - which in Melbourne … doesn’t always work … UNLESS … you are all indoors. Enter Holey Moley.
Read MoreWould you believe us when we tell you that there is a place you can visit in East Gippsland where you can head underground (well … into a hillside) and through an incredible natural occurrence that has been in this land for millions of years? That is exactly what you can do at the Buchan Caves. Parks Victoria run guided tours through two of the most amazing cave systems in the area
Read MoreChesterfield Farm is where it is at for family farmyard adventure. It is located on a MASSIVE property in Scoresby, right along Eastlink and have almost all of the farm animals you can imagine in one place.
Read MoreIf you and your crew love games night - you are going to LOVE the Hijinx Hotel. This BRAND NEW experience at Chadstone is the first Hijinx Hotel in Victoria and it has blown Mamma’s mind. You will be tested by your reaction times, your ability, accuracy and general knowledge. The kids are going to have a ball - literally!
Read MoreThe most imposing building of the entire town of Beechworth is the historically significant and well preserved Old Beechworth Gaol. There are lots of tales that these walls could tell and your expert guide will share many of the good, bad, but mostly ugly as you make your way through iron bars into the exercise yard, the empty hallways and the tiny prisoner cells.
Read MoreThis is luxury accommodation with the most exquisite gardens and grounds that we have ever seen. Host Genevieve has designed the most amazing oasis on her property and staying here is so relaxing.
Read MoreMamma definitely learnt HEAPS on the Echoes of History Guided Walking Tour of Beechworth. This 45 minute walk around town is a great way to see the historical sights and learn some things about the European history of the area spanning back 170 years.
Read MoreThe Burke Museum is a treasure trove of Beechworth history, assembled all in one place. It covers natural history, the street scape of the past and the icons of the area.
Read MoreWe love little treasures in little towns and we were amazed to see that there still is a working telegraph station in Beechworth. Located in one of the original gold rush era buildings, this telegraph station used to be the hub of the latest in communication technology - morse code.
Read MoreAquanation is the one of the greatest place for water play in Melbourne’s East! Big water sides, junior pools, aqua playgrounds even diving boards!
Read MoreMamma’s kids are the happiest when in the water and there just so happens to be heaps of fun water play at Aqualink in Box Hill. Alongside the usual lap pool, the diving pool, outdoor lanes and swimming lesson zones, is an awesome splash zone.
Read MorePuffing Billy is not the only train that loves to ride the tracks at Emerald Lake!
Read MoreNoble Park Aquatic Centre is a FANTASTIC place to cool off over summer! This brilliant facility is ideal for families and will thrill your entire crew. There is an outdoor lap pool, indoor heated pool, giant water slide and outdoor water play zone.
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