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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Hosier Lane : Melbourne Street Art – The Graffiti Artist Place

Hosier Lane : Melbourne Street Art - The Graffiti Artist Place

Hosier Lane in Melbourne’s CBD has fast become an iconic lane-way renowned for its amazing wall art created by some of the country’s most talented graffiti artists. When we headed to Melbourne over summer I knew we had to walk down Hosier Lane at least once. But was it all it’s cracked up to be? I imagine …

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State Library Victoria – A Visit to Australia’s Oldest Public Library

State Library Victoria - A Visit to Australia's Oldest Public Library

During my days at Melbourne University I spent countless hours researching at the State Library Victoria. Sometimes I just went for a little down time. It’s that type of place. When Master R became unwell on our recent Melbourne trip, Miss N and I took a stroll up to the library while he slept and …

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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium : A Snap Shot of Victoria’s Waterlife

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium : A Snap Shot of Victoria's Waterlife

With 71% of the Earth’s surface covered in water, it is no surprise that it contains a multitude of ecosystems where plant and animal life is flourishing. My children are water babies who would totally go Kevin Costner if they could and live in a Waterworld. Whenever we are travelling we try to visit a …

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An Introduction to AFL : A Trip to Etihad Stadium to See North Melbourne Play

An Introduction to AFL : A Trip to Etihad Stadium to See North Melbourne Play

Growing up in Victoria you couldn’t escape the Australian Football League (AFL).  Currently containing 18 teams, Aussie Rules football was formally established in 1896 and has become the game of choice to both play and watch by most people in the state. It’s even spread to all the other states who have at least one team …

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Discovering Magic – Anakie Fairy Park

Parenting is such an honour. We have the opportunity to experience magic through the eyes of our children. They see it all around in things we overlook with our adult eyes. Their imaginations are vivid. Fairies, goblins and even dragons are not so far fetched. Our little family regularly travels south to visit my parent’s on …

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