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Seafarers Rest Park Playground – Docklands
If you’re looking for a relaxed inner-city playground with plenty of space to play, Seafarers Rest Park is a lovely spot to add to your list. Set right along the Yarra River, this modern playground offers fresh air, water views and a calm, open feel that’s perfect for families. Kids can climb, slide and explore,…
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McNish Dinosaur Park Reserve (Yarraville)
If you’ve got dinosaur-loving kids, McNish Dinosaur Park Reserve is a fun and easy playground to add to your list. This dinosaur-themed playground is best suited to younger children, with climbable dino structures, slides and plenty of open space for free play. It’s a relaxed, no-fuss spot where kids can run around while parents enjoy…
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Point Ormond Park – A Scenic Playground with City Views
If you’re looking for a relaxed, family-friendly playground with some of the best views in Melbourne, Point Ormond Park is a beautiful spot to add to your list. Sitting high above Elwood Beach, this local favourite combines open green spaces, a fun playground, and sweeping city skyline views — perfect for an easy outing with…
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A True Old-School Icon: Alex’s Fish and Chips
If you’re craving fish and chips the way it used to be – simple, honest and done properly – Alex’s Fish and Chips in Altona is a local institution well worth the drive. Established in 1982, this family-run takeaway has barely changed over the decades, and that’s exactly why locals keep coming back. Run by…
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Not to Be Missed: Shrek The Musical Is Heading to Melbourne!
Get ready to head Far Far Away — Shrek The Musical is arriving in Melbourne this summer and it’s set to be one of the standout family shows of the 2025–26 school holidays. Based on the much-loved DreamWorks film, this live stage production is packed with laughs, heart and fairytale chaos. With dazzling West End–style…
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Monopoly Dreams Melbourne Shuts Down, Owes $61.7 Million
Melbourne’s first Monopoly-themed indoor attraction, Monopoly Dreams, has officially closed its doors and entered voluntary administration, just two years after it opened to the public at Melbourne Central. The 1,650 m² immersive experience – modelled on the classic board game and featuring zones like Monopoly City and Monopoly Mansion, interactive games, a 4DX cinema and…
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Wharf on Cloud 9 – Hot Air Balloon Dining Pods on the Yarra.
A playful summer dining experience on the Yarra, Wharf on Cloud 9 combines Australia’s first hot air balloon dining pods with family-friendly vibes, free kids’ activities on Sundays and a location just minutes from Seafarers Rest playground.
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Christmas Summer Wonderland: Festive Fun for Melbourne Families
If you’re looking for a relaxed, family-friendly way to soak up the Christmas spirit in Melbourne, Christmas Summer Wonderland is a lovely option to add to your holiday plans. Running every December weekend and throughout the school holidays until Christmas Eve, this outdoor celebration brings together classic Christmas magic with a very Melbourne-style summer vibe.…
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Luna Park Melbourne Celebrates 113 Years of Magic – And We Were There for the Birthday Bash!
Melbourne’s beloved Luna Park has officially turned 113 years old, marking more than a century of laughter, memories and seaside magic in the heart of St Kilda. To celebrate this milestone, Luna Park invited families, long-time friends, staff, and community guests – including us – for a special birthday evening that honoured the park’s history…
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