Winter School Holiday Guide for Melbourne Families

Whether you like to get out of a maze, visit a museum, take a day trip, go for a walk along the beach, play 18 holes at a mini golf course, jump around at a trampoline centre, visit the centre of Melbourne, swim, visit a theme park, play in a playground or any other activity, we have all the information to plan your days and keep everyone entertained during the Winter school holiday period.

Our friends at Only Melbourne have produced a very extensive Winter School Holiday Guide for kids activities in Melbourne over the school holiday period. Be sure to check in regularly for updates on things to do including festivals, exhibitions, shows, attractions and events operating during the school holiday period.

Couple this with all the activities and playgrounds listed on our site and these blogs to search out activities and keep the kids entertained:

School Holiday Programs

Guide to Melbourne School Holiday Programs, Workshops, Clinics and Camps (More than 250 school holiday programs)

Smorgasbord of Activities

100 FREE Activities for Families and Kids in Melbourne



100 Activities for Babies and Toddlers in Melbourne



100 Activities for Teenagers in Melbourne
200 Things for Families and Kids to do in Melbourne
The Best Family Tourist Attractions in Melbourne
The Most Exciting Kids Activities in Melbourne

Playgrounds

All Things Playground Related
Top 50 Playgrounds in Melbourne



Epic Playgrounds Built During Lockdown
The Best Playgrounds in each Council Area
The Best Playgrounds Near Beaches
Playgrounds With On-Site Cafes

Explore a Region of Melbourne

Top 20 Activities for Kids in Central Melbourne
Activities in Melbourne Central Business District (CBD)



The Best Family Activities in the Yarra Valley



The Best Family Activities in the Dandenong Ranges



Things to Do with Kids in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne



The Top Family Activities in the Glen Eira Council Area
The Top Family Activities in the Boroondara Council Area
Best Things to do With Kids in Werribee South

Animals & Nature

Family Animal and Zoo Activities in Melbourne



Guide to Horse Riding Lessons in Melbourne
Guide to Horse Trail Rides in Melbourne and Victoria
The Ultimate Guide for Horse and Pony Lovers in Melbourne
15 Best Animal Farms in Melbourne for Kids
Where can you Pat Kangaroos and other Native Wildlife?
Best Animal Farms in Melbourne for Kids

The Great Outdoors

The Best 30 Picnic Spots in Melbourne
The Best Family Walks in Melbourne



The Best Places to Fly a Kite in Melbourne
Gardens in the Dandenong Ranges
50 Best Waterfalls in Melbourne and Victoria for Families
100 Victorian Waterfalls Accessible by a Track
The Best Botanic Gardens and Arboretums in Victoria
Best Free Bouldering Places in Melbourne
Subterranean Victoria - The Best Underground Family Activities
Guide to the Best National, Regional, Historic and Coastal Parks to Visit
Locations for Pick Your Own Fruit Farms in Melbourne and Victoria
Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Melbourne
Comparison of Victoria's Snow Resorts
Tips for Visiting Victorian Snow Resorts
Winter Light Festivals in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Guide to Abseiling in Melbourne and Victoria
Guide to Caving Tours in Melbourne and Victoria
Guide to Kayak and Canoe Tours in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Guide to Rafting Tours in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Guide to Gold Fossicking / Prospecting / Panning Tours in Victoria

The Great Indoors

Rainy Day Activities for Kids
100 Play Centres in Melbourne and Geelong
Best Play Centres for Toddlers and Babies in Melbourne



Guide to Cinemas in Melbourne
Step Back in Time and Visit a Drive-In
Guide to Tenpin Bowling Centres in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Laser Tag / Skirmish Locations in Melbourne
The Best Museums for Families and Kids in Melbourne
Virtual Reality Activities in Melbourne
Slot Car Activities in Melbourne
Locations for Karaoke in Melbourne
Guide to Smash Rooms in Melbourne
Guide to Golf Simulator Centres in Melbourne
Restaurants / Cafes / Hotels with Playgrounds

Bikes & Skates

List of BMX Tracks in Melbourne and Victoria
Mountain Bike (MTB) Parks in Melbourne and Victoria
List of Pump Tracks in Melbourne and Victoria
List of Public Velodromes and Cycling Tracks in Melbourne and Victoria
List of Skateparks in Melbourne and Victoria
Public Velodromes and Cycling Tracks in Melbourne
19 Best Bike Trails for Kids & Families in Melbourne
Bike Tracks and Traffic Schools for Younger Riders in Melbourne
Bike or Walk a Rail Trail
Roller Skating and Ice Skating Rinks in Melbourne

Sport & Recreation

List of Mini Golf courses in Melbourne and Victoria



Indoor and Covered Mini Golf Courses in Melbourne
Free Public Tennis Courts in Melbourne
Location of Disc Golf (Frisbee) Courses in Melbourne and Victoria
Free Bocce Courts in Melbourne
Parkour Activities Around Melbourne
Remote Control Car Tracks and Clubs in Melbourne
Location of Parkruns in Melbourne
Location of Free Golf Practice Cages in Melbourne
Locations to Play Footgolf in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Archery Activities and Clubs in Melbourne and Regional Victoria

Excitement & Action

The Most Exciting Kid's Activities in Melbourne
High Ropes Courses in Melbourne



Go Kart Tracks and Activities
Indoor Trampoline Centres in Melbourne



Ninja Activities in Melbourne
Best Indoor Climbing Centres for Kids in Melbourne
Climbing Centres in Melbourne

Dogs

Exercise the dog at a Fenced Dog Park or a Dog Off Leash Area.



The Best Dog Friendly Walks in Melbourne
Best Off-Leash Dog Beaches in Melbourne
Melbourne Beaches with Year Round Dog Off-Leash Access
Best Dog Friendly Beaches and Swimming Holes in Melbourne
Dog Friendly Accommodation in Melbourne and Regional Victoria

Fishing

Trout and Salmon Farms in Victoria
The Best Fishing Spots for Families in Melbourne

Water Fun

Comparison of Aquatic Centres in Melbourne and Geelong



List of Public Swimming Pools in Melbourne and Victoria
The Best Rockpools in Melbourne
Guide to Boat Tours and Cruises in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Guide to Boat, Jetski, Kayak and Canoe Hire in Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Water Play Spaces in Melbourne

Street Art & Galleries

The Best Locations for Street Art in Melbourne
Melbourne Sculptures, Monuments and Street Art
The Best Art Galleries in Melbourne
Frankston Street Art Murals
Best Sculpture Parks and Walks in Melbourne

Themes

TRAINS, TRAINs, TRAIns, TRAins, TRains, Trains, trains......



Dinosaur Activities in Melbourne



Aeroplane Activities for Families and Kids in Melbourne
Helicopter Activities for Families and Kids in Melbourne
Pirate Activities in Melbourne
Fire Truck Activities

Eating

Pick Your Own Pick Fruit Locations
Restaurants/Cafes/Hotels with Playgrounds

Escaping

aMAZEing Melbourne (and Victoria)



Escape Rooms in Melbourne
Location of Labyrinths in Melbourne and Victoria

Explore Regional Victoria

Top Activities for Families and Kids in Regional Victoria
Hundreds of Family Activity ideas for Holidays and Day trips



Where to find the BIG things across Victoria
The Best Waterfalls in Melbourne and Victoria for Family Visits
100 Victorian Waterfalls Accessible by a Track
Best National, Regional, Historic and Coastal Parks to Visit in Melbourne and Victoria
Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Victoria
Top 10 Victorian Country Playgrounds
Yarriambiack Shire Silo Art Trail
North East Victoria Silo Art Trail
Water Tower Art Locations in Victoria with Map
Silo Art Locations in Victoria with Map

Events

Only Melbourne Daily Events Calendar

Search for an Activity

We have a number of powerful searching features including:

Use Fast Find to quickly find an activity in a specified area. Select from the following activities: Art, Dance, drama & music, Dog parks, Food & drink, Indoor activity, Museum & science, Nature, Outdoor activity, Outside Melbourne, Parties, Play Centres, playgrounds, Sport & Recreation, Skate & BMX and Water activity.

Use Enhanced Search to find activities based on location, rating, cost or presence of facilities such as shade, a shelter, shaded seating, picnic table, water tap, BBQ, toilets, basketball court, tennis rebound wall, table tennis table, free water play, bike track/pump track, flying fox, outdoor gym (near a playground), secure fencing, all abilities or liberty swing.

Use the Sport & Recreation Activity Fast Finder to hone in on specific sports or recreational activities in a suburb or area. The search covers archery, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, bocce & petanque, calisthenics, cinemas, climbing, clubs & hobbies, cricket, croquet, cycling, fishing, fitness, football (Australian Rules), gardening, golf, gymnastics, hockey, hose riding, lacrosse, lawn bowls, markets, martial arts, multi-sports, netball, outdoor gyms, rugby league, rugby union, scouts & girl guides, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, walking and water sports.

Use Suburb Search to search for activities in a suburb or town.

Alternately, the Activity Maps are Google maps showing activity locations with links to the reviews.


Not everything in life is free and that's where Small Ideas comes in. They provide big discounts on admission to hundreds of family friendly places around Melbourne. Check out their guide to the school holidays.

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Winter School Holiday Guide for Melbourne Families, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000