haggis supper

Apparently I agreed to work out a suitable day trip from Melbourne for the family this Sunday. Oops.

To keep me in the good books I'd greatly appreciate some advice as to places to visit in/around Melbourne that would be suitable for a 5 year old and a 3 year old. Anywhere within 2.5 hours drive would be fine.

We've been to Werribbee, Healseville, Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat/Sovereign Hill, Red Hill/Arthurs Seat.

Thanks awfully.

fraser

Have you tried Lorne down the GOR or Puffing Billy.

haggis supper

Fraser - great suggestions. However, I forgot to mention that I did both in the last 2 weeks ! Very enjoyable too.

fraser

Well that's your problem you're spoiling them

Have you been to see the Penguins at Phillip Island.



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Pootle

Hi Colin!
Hope you're all well. You have been to a lot of places already! As Fraser suggests, the penguins are good but you'd probably want to stay overnight as they don't come out till dusk. Have you been up to Hanging Rock? Our kids love it there - lots of rocks to climb on, with about half an hour walk up to the top. There's a kids playground and picnic area and we saw some kangaroos there too! It costs $8 to park (you get the ticket before you leave which lets you out). We've now got an annual ticket cos we go so often!

Alternatively have you been to Melbourne Museum or Scienceworks? Both are good for the kids.

Ruth

ljj

Just a thought I'm sure I've read in the MX or something recently... Isn't it 'schoolies week'? If it is believe that Lorne/ Queenscliff and poss others are best to avoid?

You may not have heard of this tradition yet with being pretty new to the country but I believe it's like (the not nice areas) of Ibiza or Corfu "uncut". Don't think the little ones would enjoy that much!!

Phillip Island is lovely I can recommend a nice motel type place if you stay over after staying up late to see the penquins. playground, swimming pool, walk to the restaurant- stumble home.

Louise

Shellfish

Have you been to the werribee open range zoo? Sorry, I know you said werribee but wasn't sure if this included the zoo. Anyway, it's really good

woodyinoz

Have you been to:-
adventure park

If you want a cheaper day out what about going to a pick your own! Tons of fun and you come back with the goodies.

woodyinoz

Just thought of Emerald lake park. Heaps of space and peddle boats etc... You will need to check if the water slides are open at this time of year.

haggis supper

Thanks for all the suggestions - will propose Hanging Rock and Gumbuya Park as possibles. Will claim the credit but blame BE if they don't enjoy it !

OzTennis

Melbourne Aquarium
Scienceworks and Museum as mentioned
Rialto Observation Deck
Fairy Park, Anakie nr the You Yangs
Walhalla, Gippsland (old gold mining town), stop at Yarragon en-route
Trentham/Trentham Falls and Daylesford/Hepburn Springs
Ferry from Sorrento across to Queenscliff, see both Peninsulas
Or the other way around, drive down and take in Eastern Beach Geelong, on to Queenscliff, ferry across to Sorrento.


OzTennis

woodyinoz

We went to fairy Park in Anakie when we first got here (sept 2003) blooming heck it was cold and windy. We stuggled outside trying to have a birthday party for my eldest.. never realised that they had a free indoors BBQ / party room till we was leaving... had a fab day though. Maybe worth going to on Sunday

Other things to do if you are game is horse riding... we are going for our first bush ride next weekend. Best suited for the kids aged over 7 however.

OzTennis

Yep, we went one July with my nieces and had a great day and an indoor BBQ lunch. It can be tied in with other places eg Werribee mansion and zoo or You Yangs, Bacchus Marsh, even Geelong.

OzTennis

Pootle

You Yangs is excellent! Walked up to Flinders Peak last week - both my two (aged 3 and 6) managed it no problems. Not been to Fairy Park yet, must try that sometime. Have been to Anakie Gorge and spotted some koalas during a lovely easy walk along the gorge.
Ruth

woodyinoz

Whats to do at the You Yangs?

I still haven't done the zoo yet and that's after 2 years!! bloomin garden