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The best school holiday activities in Melbourne

FROM parks to petting zoos, waterfalls to whale watching we’ve rounded up the best things you can do with your kids in Melbourne and Victoria these school holidays.

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From parks to petting zoos, waterfalls to whale watching we’ve rounded up the best things you can do with your kids in Melbourne and Victoria these school holidays.

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From Point Cook to Frankston, Coburg to Casey, there is no shortage of parks and adventure playgrounds across Melbourne to take the kids for that much needed break from their screens.

Victoria’s best outdoor activities for winter

Think outdoor winter activities and your mind turns to strapping on skis and snowboards.

But there’s a long list of activities for those who prefer not to spend hundreds of dollars for the privilege of jostling with the crowds on Victoria’s slopes.

Here are the best winter outdoor activities from the Great Ocean Road to Grampians.

Winter is the season for chasing waterfalls. A tour group at McKenzie Falls. Picture: Tourism Victoria
Winter is the season for chasing waterfalls. A tour group at McKenzie Falls. Picture: Tourism Victoria

Victoria’s best petting zoos and hobby farms

Petting zoos and hobby farms are great places to get the kids outdoors. Here are all the places your kids can pet a fuzzy lamb or cuddle a tiny donkey these school holidays.

The best child-friendly cafes in Melbourne

Looking for some tasty play dates for the kids? Whether you live in Werribee or Wantirna South there are plenty of cafes to eat, drink and play.

Kid-friendly pubs in Melbourne: A guide to the best pub playgrounds

A pub might not seem like the most natural place to take your kids, but when it comes to a relaxed and affordable family outing, they can be pretty hard to beat. Many local hotels, taverns and bistros boast play areas, arcade games and even live entertainment and activities. Many even host their own school holidays programs for kids, with magic shows and petting zoos among the free entertainment. And that means mum and dad can kick back for a hard-earned and guilt-free drink.

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