Summer 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 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.
Read MoreAdventure Days is here to transform your family day out into an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for families with kids aged 3 to 12, these all-inclusive, self-drive quests are designed to create lasting memories without the usual stress.
Read MoreWelcome to dream room. A brand new exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. Artist Beci Orpin has developed this gallery space into an oversized bedroom, immediately transporting you back in time into the childhood bedroom of your youth.
Read MoreHeading up on a hot air balloon ride is one of the most amazing experiences. The silence and tranquillity of floating above the clouds, above the stunning vineyards and all while the sun makes its way up over the mountains - it is just breathtaking.
Read MoreMamma and co LOVE the idea of fishing - but waiting hours for anything other than an old boot to grab onto the hook is generally NOT ideal with the kiddos! The Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm will have you catching your dinner faster than you can say “I GOT ONE!”
Read MoreIf you are looking for some snow play, toboggan sliding and letting your treasures have a good old play in the white stuff, Lake Mountain is the place to head!
Read MoreWalking into the wonderland that is Montsalvat in Eltham feels a bit like you're walking into an ancient village - part magical kingdom, part monastery. It's full of art and inspiration and a great place to explore at your own pace.
Read MoreEverything is awesome! This is definitely worth a visit if there is a LEGO lover in your life; they will feel like they have stepped into their wildest dream at LEGOLand Discovery Centre
Read MoreGrab your clubs, we are heading to golf … MINI GOLF! Morack Public Golf Club has had an epic refresh and it includes an incredible, state-of-the-art driving range, as well as an 18 hole mini golf course.
Read MoreLooking for an adventure a little further afield? Put The High Country Maze on your list! Located just a short 15-minute drive from Mansfield, this is an ideal outing for the whole family.
Read MoreYou can still find a classic, family friendly - and family run - cinema that has great priced tickets, old school service and ticks all the boxes for a movie day out with the fam. And it is right here in Boronia.
Read MoreMamma and the crew HAVE to share their new favourite activity - ROCK CLIMBING! Urban Climb is a stage of the art, indoor rock climbing and bouldering facility in Blackburn that will blow you away.
Read MoreWe are lucky in the east to have a number of big screen options to choose from, including Lido in Hawthorn. These movie theatres are great because there are heaps of screens meaning there are lots of options. They show some blockbusters AND some real little indy treasures.
Read MoreThe West might have the lions and tigers. The City might have the bears. But - Oh My! - The East might just have the best - our own native stars at Healesville Sanctuary. Let’s go with Mamma and see the Australian animals, see the big birds and have a family day in Healesville.
Read MoreA farm with a playground, feeding trail, nursery, pony rides AND a tractor ride. This farm in Greater Dandenong has been one of Mamma’s favourites for years and we think it just keeps getting better.
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's East to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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