Rain Room Melbourne with Kids | Jackalope Pavilion St Kilda

Rain Room Melbourne with Kids | Jackalope Pavilion St Kilda

Every single summer we head to Melbourne over the summer holidays. As such we have become quite familiar with all it has to offer and the kids pretty much feel like they’ve seen it all. But this year a new experience came along. The Rain Room Melbourne with kids became one of the most unique …

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Best Streets to See Christmas Lights Melbourne

Best Streets to See Christmas Lights Melbourne

This year we are spending Christmas in Melbourne so we have been busy researching to learn where to head to see the best Christmas Lights in Melbourne. Christmas lights bring a little magic to the celebration, don’t you think? We have used the internet to discover Christmas lights recommendations across Melbourne and have included a …

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Fruit Picking Near Melbourne : Cherries, Berries and More!

Fruit Picking in Melbourne : Cherries, Berries and More!

Fruit picking near Melbourne with kids is a year-round activity. To make it easy for you to find the best place to head over the weekend, we’ve pulled together a list of the best places to head across the calendar as various fruit becomes ripe for the picking. Fruit Picking Near Melbourne with Kids Apples …

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A Trip to Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill Victoria

A Trip to Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill Victoria

Situated in North-West Victoria, Swan Hill straddles the mighty Murray River and has been a township that we’ve had on our Kid Bucket List for a decade or so thanks to a little nostalgia built upon memories of a grade five school camp to Pioneer Settlement. We finally made the trip there on our return …

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Things to do in Mildura with Kids

Things to do in Mildura with Kids Paddle Steamer

Since watching a show called Gondola on the Murray which was broadcast in the late 90s/early 00s, T has been super keen to explore the foodie paradise which he envisioned Mildura to be. Yes, for our family, Mildura became a bucket list destination thanks to a chef by the name of Stefano de Pieri. Food aside, there is actually …

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Australian Zoos and Wildlife Parks with Kids

Australian Zoos and Wildlife Parks with Kids

Looking for a new zoo to visit? Perhaps you are heading to Australia for the first time and wondering which Australian zoo or wildlife park is closest to your accomodation. Maybe you’re just after somewhere different to explore. When talking about Australian Zoos and Wildlife Parks with kids you are spoilt for choice. There are …

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Things To Do In Ballarat With Kids : Sovereign Hill

Gold Fever at Sovereign Hill : A Blast into Ballarat's History

Things To Do In Ballarat With Kids : Sovereign Hill There are so many things to do in Ballarat with kids it’s hard to know where to begin. However, our favourite attraction is a place where history comes alive, Sovereign Hill which is quite possibly the most amazing immersive theme park in Australia. From the moment …

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Artvo Melbourne with Kids : An Immersive Art Gallery

Artvo Melbourne with Kids

This summer Artvo Melbourne with kids was on our hit list. Both Striker and Sunshine had spotted a few images of the site online during their research for our trip and voiced that they wanted to visit. Have you heard of Artvo Immersive Art Galleries? They’ve been quite popular overseas for some time and are …

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Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne

Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne

“Everything is awesome, when you’re living out a dream“, or at least that’s what I like to think Striker was humming as we arrived at Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne for the first time. You see, both my kids are LEGO addicts, and finally arriving at Chadstone was akin to arriving at the centre of the …

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Echuca Paddle Steamer Adventures : Murray River Cruises

Echuca Paddle Steamer Adventures : Murray River Cruises

The Murray River Paddle Steamer conjures up a little nostalgia in those of us who watched All the Rivers Run or enjoyed a Echuca Paddle Steamer Adventure as a kid. A Murray River Cruise has been on our Kid Bucket List since the kids were little, with our hope that it would awaken their love of …

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NGV Triennial : National Gallery of Victoria with Kids

NGV Triennial : National Gallery of Victoria with Kids

If you are headed to Melbourne anytime soon, a trip to the National Gallery of Victoria with kids should be high on your list so you can explore the NGV Triennial. We stumbled upon this free exhibit on our most recent trip south and were blown away! The installations are incredible. NGV Triennial : National …

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Ultimate List of Things to do in Melbourne with Kids

The Ultimate List of Things to do in Melbourne with Kids

Melbourne is a vibrant city, known for its friendly disposition and the fact that you can experience four seasons in one day. What you may not know is that it has a plethora of attractions to see and do, ensuring that you never exhaust your list of things to do in Melbourne with kids today. …

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KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil : The Must See Show of the Year

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil : The Must See Show of the Year

Over the years we have been in the audience at many Circus performances, even a previous Cirque du Soleil. They have a certain rhythm, a certain predictability. I was expecting much of a muchness as we headed to the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park to watch KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil.  I humoured the kids, yes …

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