blue lotus water garden, yarra junction
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Well, well. Mamma has found paradise. A garden oasis PARADISE!
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lake mountain alpine resort, marysville
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If 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 Morewesburn pump track, wesburn
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Wesburn Recreational Reserve has had an upgrade and this pump track is one of Mamma’s favourites.
Read Moreredwood forest, east warburton
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If you go into the woods today you in for a beautiful suprise!
Read Moredinosaur garden @ oasis berry farms, steels creek
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Oasis 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 Moremaroondah reservoir park, healesville
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One of Mamma's favourite places for a family picnic has to be Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville. This parkland reserve is alive with birdlife, beautiful gardens and great family walks.
Read Morehealesville sanctuary, healesville
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The 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 Morewarburton rail trail
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The Warby Trail has to me Mamma’s MOST favourite place to relax and chill out with the dogs.
Read Morecoldstream pump track, coldstream
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BMX buddies - let’s cheer for the new Coldstream Pump Track. This spot opened late in 2022 and had been a hit with the locals. You can ride or scoot or even skate (oh i’d love to see that) on the purpose built, asphalted track which has bumps and turns and jumps and corners.
Read Moregulf 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 Morelake sambell, beechworth
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Every summer holiday destination needs a lake that can help bring the temperature down and Beechworth has Lake Sambell. This used to be the site of a gold mine (along with most places in the area!) and now is a family friendly lake that you’ll all enjoy.
Read Morerainforest gallery, warburton
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Where can you walk amounts giants right up high in the canopy of the Yarra Ranges National Park? At the Rainforest Gallery in Warburton. Walk along the sky-high boardwalk or descend to the forest floor via the stairs and a closer look.
Read Morebig fella cherries, coldstream
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Big Fellas Cherries is a U-Pick orchard located in Coldstream. With a huge netted area protecting the fruit from those pesky birdies, these have to be some of the best cherries and picking experiences to have in the Yarra Valley.
Read Morehealesville candy emporium, healesville
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Healesville Candy Emporium is a wonderland of sweet treats. It’s got your favourites from near and far, you are bound to be delighted with all the options.
Read Morerayners orchard, woori yallock
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Teaching children where food comes from is one of the great things we get to do as parents and what better way to see how 450 variety of fruit grows than on the back of a tractor at Rayners Orchard.
Read Moreyarra valley railway, healesville
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The Yarra Valley Railway is the home to a classic 1950s single carriage train that is working its way back to Yarra Glen.
Read Moresnow play, mount donna buang
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With little kids, the best day in the snow is a day that is easy, fun and free! Mt Donna Buang is the an ACE place to catch some snow and it's FREE, making it ideal for snow play
Read Morealowyn gardens, yarra glen
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Mamma wouldn't blame you for thinking you had stepped into Alice and Wonderland and expect to see some dancing cards come racing around the corner in these spectacular gardens.
Read Moreroll play - bike track, healesville
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There is a new, AMAZING and safe place at Queens Park in Healesville to take the bikes, scooters and trikes and let the kids do laps.
Read Morejay berries, wandin east
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Are you interested in taking the family on a berry picking adventure but not sure exactly what berry is your favourite? Then head to Jay Berries and you can find your raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries all at the one spot.
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