DAILY VISUAL SCHEDULE FOR KIDS At the moment, having a visual schedule that includes our daily tasks (eg brushing teeth), household chores (eg setting the table) and new routines (eg daily exercise, board games, screen time) have made life a bit smoother in a time of massive uncertainty and change.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary dinosaurs at Healesville Sanctuary. Spot life-like megabeasts & prehistoric creatures. Included in general entry 28

March-12 July 2020

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone. 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? TIPS FOR VISITING MONA WITH KIDS The Museum of Old and New Art Hobart is Australia’s largest privately-funded art museum and since 2011 it has become a huge drawcard for visitors to Tasmania.MONA’s collection is a reflection of the owner David Walsh’s personal taste.There’s a mixture of antiquities, photography, paintings, video and immersive installations from Australia and around the world. 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a LEGO STORE HIGHPOINT Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. DAILY VISUAL SCHEDULE FOR KIDS At the moment, having a visual schedule that includes our daily tasks (eg brushing teeth), household chores (eg setting the table) and new routines (eg daily exercise, board games, screen time) have made life a bit smoother in a time of massive uncertainty and change.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary dinosaurs at Healesville Sanctuary. Spot life-like megabeasts & prehistoric creatures. Included in general entry 28

March-12 July 2020

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone. 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? TIPS FOR VISITING MONA WITH KIDS The Museum of Old and New Art Hobart is Australia’s largest privately-funded art museum and since 2011 it has become a huge drawcard for visitors to Tasmania.MONA’s collection is a reflection of the owner David Walsh’s personal taste.There’s a mixture of antiquities, photography, paintings, video and immersive installations from Australia and around the world. 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a LEGO STORE HIGHPOINT Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com.

LOST SANCTUARY

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. 8 BEST RAMEN IN MELBOURNE FOR FAMILIES Best ramen in Melbourne 1. Gogyo, Fitzroy. Push your pram a couple of steps up from the footpath and enter the spacious, light-filled Gogyo.. Gogyo is the sister restaurant to popular ramen chain Ippudo and their kogashi (burnt miso) ramen is the bowl to order.. The ramen Fitzroy restaurant features cosy booths on one side, perfect for hemming kids in, as well as high chairs and a disabled toilet. DINGO DISCOVERY SANCTUARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE The Dingo Discovery Sanctuary and Research Centre is a one-of-a-kind destination where children have the opportunity to get up close and learn about dingoes.. Lyn Watson and her late husband Peter founded the Dingo Discovery in Toolern Vale (near Melton) in 2001. Lyn travelled the world as an all-breeds dog judge but the dingo has mesmerised her since she was a girl. BEST INDOOR PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN MELBOURNE Melbourne is famous for experiencing four seasons in one day – and often that means rain, especially in winter. If you’re stuck for ideas as to what to do with kids on a cold or rainy day, check out my list of top indoor activities for kids in Melbourne, including places to go and things to do. 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

LEGO STORE HIGHPOINT Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur. As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. MARITIME COVE COMMUNITY PARK The Maritime Cove Community Park and playground is an large marine-themed playground in Port Melbourne at the end of Perc White Reserve near Sandridge Beach.

DEEP CREEK ECO PLAY

Deep Creek Eco Play is a unique, all-abilities playground at Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham. Judging by its popularity on a sunny weekday, the locals absolutely love it! HARRY POTTER ROOFTOP BAR IMPERIAL HOTEL MELBOURNE The Imperial Hotel on the corner of Bourke Street and Spring Street has transformed its rooftop bar into the magical pop-up space. It was originally called ‘Vertic Alley’ – but after some legal action by Warner Bros for alleged intellectual property infringement it closed suddenly in May. GERTRUDE STREET PROJECTION FESTIVAL Gertrude Street Projection Festival is an annual free light, sound and art exhibition celebrating winter. It’s Australia’s longest-running projection festival and takes up residence for nine nights on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy and Collingwood.

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

BEST PLAY CENTRES IN MELBOURNE FOR TODDLERS BABIES best Playcentre Melbourne for babies & toddlers 1. Relax and Play, Altona North. Relax and Play invites children to PLAY in a large secure play area, while their adults RELAX with exercise and beauty treatments and free child-minding included in the play centre entry fee!. It’s a great play centre for toddlers as the soft play area is bright and spacious and building up the foam blocks is a 30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

BEST PLAY CENTRES IN MELBOURNE FOR TODDLERS BABIES best Playcentre Melbourne for babies & toddlers 1. Relax and Play, Altona North. Relax and Play invites children to PLAY in a large secure play area, while their adults RELAX with exercise and beauty treatments and free child-minding included in the play centre entry fee!. It’s a great play centre for toddlers as the soft play area is bright and spacious and building up the foam blocks is a 30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

DAILY VISUAL SCHEDULE FOR KIDS Download free visual schedule for kids. The daily visual schedule contains 7 different activity groups that cover most activities that a toddler, preschooler and primary-age child will undertake in a day. Some of the sheets have blank cards so that you can make your own activity cards. Also, some activity cards are repeated eg brush teeth

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

8 BEST RAMEN IN MELBOURNE FOR FAMILIES Best ramen in Melbourne 1. Gogyo, Fitzroy. Push your pram a couple of steps up from the footpath and enter the spacious, light-filled Gogyo.. Gogyo is the sister restaurant to popular ramen chain Ippudo and their kogashi (burnt miso) ramen is the bowl to order.. The ramen Fitzroy restaurant features cosy booths on one side, perfect for hemming kids in, as well as high chairs and a disabled toilet. BEST INDOOR PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN MELBOURNE Melbourne is famous for experiencing four seasons in one day – and often that means rain, especially in winter. If you’re stuck for ideas as to what to do with kids on a cold or rainy day, check out my list of top indoor activities for kids in Melbourne, including places to go and things to do.

THE WINTER VILLAGE

The Winter Village Melbourne is a magical winter wonderland open from Thursday 13 May until Sunday 29 August 2021. It’s a pop-up winter event where you’ll find an ice skating rink at Federation Square, twenty-four private igloos and even regular snow falls (at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm)! It’s like a miniature European winter village, with 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

GRAZELAND IS A HUGE DINING PRECINCT IN SPOTSWOOD WITH What is Grazeland Melbourne. Grazeland offers something for seasoned foodies, families and everyone in between, and is inspired by Melbourne’s culture of fantastic and widely varied food.. Positioned next to Scienceworks in the industrial area between Spotswood’s residences and the river, Grazeland offers a culinary precinct and entertainment in one location.

DEEP CREEK ECO PLAY

Deep Creek Eco Play is a unique, all-abilities playground at Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham. Judging by its popularity on a sunny weekday, the locals absolutely love it! Pride of place in the centre of the playground is a giant dragonfly structure. It is not only

artistic, but

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone. 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? BEST PLAY CENTRES IN MELBOURNE FOR TODDLERS BABIES best Playcentre Melbourne for babies & toddlers 1. Relax and Play, Altona North. Relax and Play invites children to PLAY in a large secure play area, while their adults RELAX with exercise and beauty treatments and free child-minding included in the play centre entry fee!. It’s a great play centre for toddlers as the soft play area is bright and spacious and building up the foam blocks is a LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. 30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a 'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone. 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? BEST PLAY CENTRES IN MELBOURNE FOR TODDLERS BABIES best Playcentre Melbourne for babies & toddlers 1. Relax and Play, Altona North. Relax and Play invites children to PLAY in a large secure play area, while their adults RELAX with exercise and beauty treatments and free child-minding included in the play centre entry fee!. It’s a great play centre for toddlers as the soft play area is bright and spacious and building up the foam blocks is a LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. 30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a 'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

DAILY VISUAL SCHEDULE FOR KIDS Download free visual schedule for kids. The daily visual schedule contains 7 different activity groups that cover most activities that a toddler, preschooler and primary-age child will undertake in a day. Some of the sheets have blank cards so that you can make your own activity cards. Also, some activity cards are repeated eg brush teeth

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

8 BEST RAMEN IN MELBOURNE FOR FAMILIES Best ramen in Melbourne 1. Gogyo, Fitzroy. Push your pram a couple of steps up from the footpath and enter the spacious, light-filled Gogyo.. Gogyo is the sister restaurant to popular ramen chain Ippudo and their kogashi (burnt miso) ramen is the bowl to order.. The ramen Fitzroy restaurant features cosy booths on one side, perfect for hemming kids in, as well as high chairs and a disabled toilet. BEST INDOOR PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN MELBOURNE Melbourne is famous for experiencing four seasons in one day – and often that means rain, especially in winter. If you’re stuck for ideas as to what to do with kids on a cold or rainy day, check out my list of top indoor activities for kids in Melbourne, including places to go and things to do.

THE WINTER VILLAGE

The Winter Village Melbourne is a magical winter wonderland open from Thursday 13 May until Sunday 29 August 2021. It’s a pop-up winter event where you’ll find an ice skating rink at Federation Square, twenty-four private igloos and even regular snow falls (at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm)! It’s like a miniature European winter village, with 8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

GRAZELAND IS A HUGE DINING PRECINCT IN SPOTSWOOD WITH What is Grazeland Melbourne. Grazeland offers something for seasoned foodies, families and everyone in between, and is inspired by Melbourne’s culture of fantastic and widely varied food.. Positioned next to Scienceworks in the industrial area between Spotswood’s residences and the river, Grazeland offers a culinary precinct and entertainment in one location.

DEEP CREEK ECO PLAY

Deep Creek Eco Play is a unique, all-abilities playground at Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham. Judging by its popularity on a sunny weekday, the locals absolutely love it! Pride of place in the centre of the playground is a giant dragonfly structure. It is not only

artistic, but

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. TOP 35 TRAIN EXPERIENCES IN MELBOURNE FOR KIDS Train play in Melbourne. 7. Toot Toot Toys. A toy store with a gated play area and cafe at the back full of train tables and trains. One of Baby 2.0’s favourite indoor hangouts. 8. Readings Kids. Popular children’s bookshop has a popular train table for play. Little Bookroom in Carlton North also has one. LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. TOP 35 TRAIN EXPERIENCES IN MELBOURNE FOR KIDS Train play in Melbourne. 7. Toot Toot Toys. A toy store with a gated play area and cafe at the back full of train tables and trains. One of Baby 2.0’s favourite indoor hangouts. 8. Readings Kids. Popular children’s bookshop has a popular train table for play. Little Bookroom in Carlton North also has one. LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

DAILY VISUAL SCHEDULE FOR KIDS Download free visual schedule for kids. The daily visual schedule contains 7 different activity groups that cover most activities that a toddler, preschooler and primary-age child will undertake in a day. Some of the sheets have blank cards so that you can make your own activity cards. Also, some activity cards are repeated eg brush teeth

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

THE MESSY SHED

The Messy Shed is a creative and sensory play experience in Frankston.It is relocated from its previous locations in Mornington and next to The Hungry Peacock in Tyabb.. The Messy Shed is every parent and child’s come true. During each 45-minute session kids have fun playing with paint, mud, water and craft materials – and parents relax knowing that they don’t have to clean up! 100 BEST FREE THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE WITH KIDS 6. Free things to do in Melbourne city include a stroll to admire the architecture and atmosphere of Melbourne’s famous arcades, such as Block Arcade and Royal Arcade.Say hi to Gog and Magog flanking Gaunt’s Clock!. 7. There’s a few free attractions in Melbourne Central; it is home to one of Melbourne’s most photographed landmarks, Coops Shot Tower. FIG AND WALNUT SEDDON CAFE We have the crushed avocado with goats cheese and poached eggs on sourdough ($16), hot oat porridge baked rhubarb, saffron poached pears, berries and coyo ($14.90), chia porridge/pudding with almond milk, also with the pears, berries and coyo ($14.90), gluten-free pancakes ($18) and a gruyere and chive omelette with sourdough

($15.90).

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

THE WINTER VILLAGE

The Winter Village Melbourne is a magical winter wonderland open from Thursday 13 May until Sunday 29 August 2021. It’s a pop-up winter event where you’ll find an ice skating rink at Federation Square, twenty-four private igloos and even regular snow falls (at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm)! It’s like a miniature European winter village, with HARRY POTTER ROOFTOP BAR IMPERIAL HOTEL MELBOURNE Platter and jug deals are available from $50. We are too full to try the desserts, which include Sirius Black ice cream (black sesame) and Buttah Beer ice cream (presumably butterscotch), both $4. Imperial Hotel Rooftop Bar is a fun place to meet friends and family if you’re Harry Potter fans. It’s basically a hop, skip and jump from

the

MARITIME COVE COMMUNITY PARK The Maritime Cove Community Park and playground is an large marine-themed playground in Port Melbourne at the end of Perc White Reserve near Sandridge Beach. The playground showcases the area’s maritime and waterside history and reuses old maritime equipment. You’ll find a repurposed channel markers making excellent forts. 26 BEST INDOOR PLAY CENTRES IN MELBOURNE 8. Lollipops Playland and Crazy Climb, Noble Park. Lollipops Playland is part of the indoor play centre franchise and caters for kids from birth to about 13 and Crazy Climb is a 26 climb venue for people from 4-94, and together they form one of the biggest indoor play centres in Melbourne. Lollipops Playland and Crazy Climb, 6 Elonera Rd, Noble

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. TOP 35 TRAIN EXPERIENCES IN MELBOURNE FOR KIDS Train play in Melbourne. 7. Toot Toot Toys. A toy store with a gated play area and cafe at the back full of train tables and trains. One of Baby 2.0’s favourite indoor hangouts. 8. Readings Kids. Popular children’s bookshop has a popular train table for play. Little Bookroom in Carlton North also has one. LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

THE GRUFFALO TRAIL

The Gruffalo Trail is self-guided outdoor experience that’s included in general entry to Rippon Lea Estate.To get started all you have to do is download the free augmented reality Gruffalo Spotter App in the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

RELAX AND PLAY

Relax and Play is a Melbourne indoor play centre and cafe with a difference. The Relax and Play concept offers parents and guardians the opportunity to RELAX – with exercise classes, yoga, massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures – while their children get to PLAY under carer supervision in a large securely gated play area. As parents, we all crave a bit of time to ourselves, right? 7 ZERO WASTE PICNIC IDEAS Ideas for a Zero Waste picnic. Pack your homemade or store-bought food in reusable containers. The empty reusable containers are also useful for taking home leftovers, food scraps and food waste for your compost bin, worm farm or food waste collection caddy if your council offers

this service.

'CUBBIES' FITZROY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND Find Hotels and Airbnbs near Cubbies Fitzroy Adventure Playground. At the heart of the playspace is a spectacular structure with 25 electricity-generating solar panels. Baby 2.0 loves climbing up the structure, as well as swinging on ropes and whizzing down slides. There are rope nets, cubbies, a vegetable patch and enough space for

ball games.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

30 BEST GRAZING BOXES MELBOURNE 3. Oasis Bakery. Oasis Bakery is a Melbourne institution, a destination cafe and delicatessen located in Murrumbeena and Fairfield. Their goods including grazing boxes delivered Melbourne wide, Victoria wide and to some parts of ACT. They offer Oasis grazing boxes, dessert boxes, lunch delivery, fruit platters, dinner delivery and more! They can also cater for dietary requirements and have a SUPERCHIDO | MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR SEDDON | TOT: HOT OR NOT Superchido is the brainchild of brother and sister team Dan and Sarah, who had a successful catering business that served all sorts of cuisines, including Mexican. Superchido is the first permanent location for the pair (who still have day jobs as an engineer and nurse respectively!) and being Westie locals with lots of Mexican friends they are keen to bring authentic Mexican food to Seddon. TOP 35 TRAIN EXPERIENCES IN MELBOURNE FOR KIDS Train play in Melbourne. 7. Toot Toot Toys. A toy store with a gated play area and cafe at the back full of train tables and trains. One of Baby 2.0’s favourite indoor hangouts. 8. Readings Kids. Popular children’s bookshop has a popular train table for play. Little Bookroom in Carlton North also has one. LEGO STORE | WESTFIED DONCASTER MELBOURNE | REVIEW TOT Bookings for each month open on the 1st of the previous month and are announced on the LEGO Store social channels. The Doncaster LEGO store is situated on Level 1 of Westfield Doncaster, in prime position opposite the Apple Store and close to the cute children’s play area for littlies outside Big W. The closest car park is the ‘Blue’

carpark.

DAILY VISUAL SCHEDULE FOR KIDS Download free visual schedule for kids. The daily visual schedule contains 7 different activity groups that cover most activities that a toddler, preschooler and primary-age child will undertake in a day. Some of the sheets have blank cards so that you can make your own activity cards. Also, some activity cards are repeated eg brush teeth

LOST SANCTUARY

Lost Sanctuary is included in Healesville Sanctuary ‘s general entry fee and kids 16 years and under visit FREE on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Lost Sanctuary is one of Zoos Victoria’s three dinosaur experiences these Autumn and Winter: you’ll find other ones at Dino Lab at Melbourne Zoo and Zoorassic at

Werribee Open

THE MESSY SHED

The Messy Shed is a creative and sensory play experience in Frankston.It is relocated from its previous locations in Mornington and next to The Hungry Peacock in Tyabb.. The Messy Shed is every parent and child’s come true. During each 45-minute session kids have fun playing with paint, mud, water and craft materials – and parents relax knowing that they don’t have to clean up! 100 BEST FREE THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE WITH KIDS 6. Free things to do in Melbourne city include a stroll to admire the architecture and atmosphere of Melbourne’s famous arcades, such as Block Arcade and Royal Arcade.Say hi to Gog and Magog flanking Gaunt’s Clock!. 7. There’s a few free attractions in Melbourne Central; it is home to one of Melbourne’s most photographed landmarks, Coops Shot Tower. FIG AND WALNUT SEDDON CAFE We have the crushed avocado with goats cheese and poached eggs on sourdough ($16), hot oat porridge baked rhubarb, saffron poached pears, berries and coyo ($14.90), chia porridge/pudding with almond milk, also with the pears, berries and coyo ($14.90), gluten-free pancakes ($18) and a gruyere and chive omelette with sourdough

($15.90).

8 TIPS FOR VISITING LAKE MOUNTAIN WITH KIDS 3. Drive rather than take public transport or a tour. The best way to get to Lake Mountain is by car. There is only one bus option Lake Mountain Snow Bus which departs Marysville 10.30am and returns from Lake Mountain 3pm. On weekends and school holidays there is an additional service that departs Marysville 9am and return from Lake

Mountain 1.30pm.

THE WINTER VILLAGE

The Winter Village Melbourne is a magical winter wonderland open from Thursday 13 May until Sunday 29 August 2021. It’s a pop-up winter event where you’ll find an ice skating rink at Federation Square, twenty-four private igloos and even regular snow falls (at 12pm, 3pm, 6pm and 9pm)! It’s like a miniature European winter village, with HARRY POTTER ROOFTOP BAR IMPERIAL HOTEL MELBOURNE Platter and jug deals are available from $50. We are too full to try the desserts, which include Sirius Black ice cream (black sesame) and Buttah Beer ice cream (presumably butterscotch), both $4. Imperial Hotel Rooftop Bar is a fun place to meet friends and family if you’re Harry Potter fans. It’s basically a hop, skip and jump from

the

MARITIME COVE COMMUNITY PARK The Maritime Cove Community Park and playground is an large marine-themed playground in Port Melbourne at the end of Perc White Reserve near Sandridge Beach. The playground showcases the area’s maritime and waterside history and reuses old maritime equipment. You’ll find a repurposed channel markers making excellent forts. 26 BEST INDOOR PLAY CENTRES IN MELBOURNE 8. Lollipops Playland and Crazy Climb, Noble Park. Lollipops Playland is part of the indoor play centre franchise and caters for kids from birth to about 13 and Crazy Climb is a 26 climb venue for people from 4-94, and together they form one of the biggest indoor play centres in Melbourne. Lollipops Playland and Crazy Climb, 6 Elonera Rd, Noble skip to Main Content

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