castella blueberries, castella
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Well, it’s confirmed. Blueberries taste 200% better when you pick them directly from the bush and when these bushes are in the BUSH … it makes for an all around, great family activity.
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wilson botanic park, berwick
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A stunning botanical oasis in Melbourne's outer east with a playground, lakes and even a cafe! Plan your next picnic and family get together at Wilson Botanic Park.
Read Morekurth kiln picnic grounds, gembrook
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Weekends are made for family drives and exploring some hidden treasures. Kurth Kiln is a national park to the north of Gembrook and is a tranquil slice of paradise.
Read Moreshiprock falls and picnic grounds, hoddles creek
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Head in to the forest to chase some waterfalls … but you might just end up climbing giant rocks instead!
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lysterfield lake, lysterfield
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This could the closest you are going to get to the beach in the eastie burbs of Melbourne! Lysterfield Lake is a real treasure. The man made body of water has crystal clear shallows and beautiful views - a total win for families.
Read Moremansfield zoo, mansfield
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There is a zoo in the country that full of charm and a lion or two!
Read Morepuffing billy railway lakeside visitors centre, 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 Moreringwood lake, ringwood
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If you have ever lived in Maroondah, you would be familiar with Ringwood Lake. This little slice of parkland in the corner of town is a well loved character within the community.
Read Morepaint your own @ robert gordon pottery, pakenham
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Mamma loves drinking from her Robert Gordon mugs ...but did you know you can paint your own?
Read Morehaining park farm, don valley
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This is Parks Victoria’s most recently opened public park. Welcome to Haining Farm.
Read Morered robin milkbar, mt evelyn
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Red Robin Milk Bar has almost every lolly IMAGINABLE! This family run and well loved milk bar is a sweet tooth dream. Wall to wall full of all sorts of lollies and candies, soft drinks and chocolate.
Read Moredandenong creek trail - heathmont loop, heathmont
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In this family we love going on an adventure, and the Dandenong Creek Trail is a wonderful place to explore.
Read Moreolinda creek trail, lilydale
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When riding with kids, there is some key criteria that we look for. Flat paths, far enough away from the road, places to stop along the way and some fun things to see. Olinda Creek Trail ticks lots of these boxes for us!
Read Morecircus preschool @ ruccis, bayswater north
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We love a little circus action and circus preschool has Mamma’s name written all over it! RUCCIS Circus School is an eastie favourite, with their very own space in Bayswater North.
Read Moreouter circle anniversary trail, boroondara
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Grab the bikes and lets go for a ride through Boroondara.
Read Morethe house of books, mitcham
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The House of Books - the name pretty much tells you all you need to know! It is a house that is filled to the brim with books. This beautiful little cottage found on Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, is the home to hundreds … possibly thousands … of great quality, second hand books.
Read Morelilydale skate centre, lilydale
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The fun has never stopped here at The Skate Centre in Lilydale. The classic roller rink has still got the family friendly vibes and Mamma was transported right back into her tweens when we stepped through the door.
Read Morebright's old fashioned lolly shop, bright
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Take your time to scour all the bright and beautiful confectionary and choose your recent favourites, and also some old ones you haven’t seen since you were a kid!
Read Moremermaid beach, mount beauty
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This little gem is tucked away in Mount Beauty and is an idyllic spot to wander in the winter and splash around in the summer with the family.
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