Indoor Activities
There are plenty of reasons, besides our atrocious weather, to head indoors in Melbourne. There are exciting indoor activities to tempt families whatever the weather - wet, dry, cold or hot.
There are a range of indoor Play Centres spread across Melbourne. See our blog Summary of Play Centres in Melbourne and Geelong for the lowdown including reviews and photos of all the play centres.
Do you have the physical and mental capabilities to escape from a room with the help of strategically placed clues? If so, check out our blog List of Escape Rooms in Melbourne and head across to an escape room. Even if you fall short and can't escape in time, I believe they will let you out in time for dinner.
Do you want to escape reality? - then try some virtual reality at Viri Virtual Reality Experience in Central Melbourne.
If you want to experience some scary reality then check out Climbing Centres in Melbourne. Please don't blame us if you are high up a wall and too petrified to move.
Check out our blog Indoor Trampoline Centres in Melbourne and bounce along to a centre. Many places have multiple activities in addition to trampolines. For example, Latitude Melbourne in Heidelberg West has a climbing area, ninja-parkour inspired course, sky-high obstacle course and play centre for younger kids in addition to the trampolines.
Melbourne has more than 70 cinemas ranging from chains offering a variety of luxurious options, beautiful historic art-deco cinemas, independent family owned theatres, child friendly movie theatres and giant IMAX screens. Find a suitable cinema using our Guide to Cinemas in Melbourne.
Ten pin bowling is a fantastic indoor activity for the family. Many of the centres have additional activities such as laser tag, games arcades, escape rooms, juke boxes, bumper cars, karaoke, virtual reality and pool tables. Find a suitable bowling centre using our Guide to Tenpin Bowling Centres.
There are some indoor go kart tracks in Melbourne. Find an indoor track using our Go Kart Tracks and Activities guide.
Golf is an outdoor game but there are some indoor mini golf locations plus some places with a combination of one undercover course plus one outdoor course. Check out the blog List of Mini Golf courses in Melbourne and Victoria for a suitable location.
There are also a few indoor skate and BMX parks such as The Shed Indoor Skatepark in Cranbourne East, Rampfest Indoor Skatepark in Braybrook, Ring Of Fire Indoor Skatepark in Braybrook and Rampit Indoor Skate Park in Bayswater.
Skate along to an indoor rollerblading or in-line skating destination using our List of Skateparks in Melbourne and Victoria.
Have you ever dreamed of running off to the circus? Before you do, let your parents know - they might want to get discounted tickets when they go and see you perform. Alternatively, try out a circus school under an indoor 'big top'. Check out Circus Oz in Collingwood, Little Devils Circus in Moorabbin, National Institute of Circus Arts in Prahran, The Circus Spot in Coburg North or Women's Circus in Footscray West.
If you are going indoors then go BIG at the Hoyts IMAX at Highpoint in Maribyrnong or IMAX Melbourne Museum in Carlton.
Laser tag locations and some kids paintball sites are indoors. Shine your laser at our blog Laser Tag / Skirmish Locations in Melbourne to find suitable indoor places.
Slot car racing is a fun and exciting indoor activity. Race along to Race Party Boutique Slot Car Racing in Hawthorn East or King Willys Slot Car Raceway in Williamstown North.
Looking for something a bit quirky? Cat Cafe Melbourne provides a fun and comfortable environment with lovely cats from rescue shelters being the centre of attention.
Most museums are indoors since you can't have artwork and exhibits dripping with rain. Check out our guide The Best Museums for Families and Kids in Melbourne.
Check out our guide Locations for Karaoke in Melbourne to find a karaoke place to sing your heart out.
Alternatively explore our full list of all Indoor Activities or use the Fast Find if you're looking for an indoor activity in a certain area or suburb.
