Family-Friendly Attractions In Victoria

National Gallery of Victoria

Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.

180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.

King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Twelve Apostles

Visitor centre, with a car park and toilet, by a geologically significant marine national park.

Great Ocean Rd & Booringa Rd, Princetown VIC 3269, Australia

Melbourne Skydeck

Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.

7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Carlton Gardens

Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum. · Dogs allowed

1-111 Carlton St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Sovereign Hill

Replica of a gold mining town with costumed actors, a mine tour, coach rides & other attractions.

Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia

Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria)

Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife offering indoor & outdoor playgrounds, plus cafes & shops.

Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia

Luna Park Melbourne

Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.

18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Flagstaff Gardens

Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities. · Dogs allowed

309-311 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)

Family-focused science & technology center featuring changing interactive exhibits & a planetarium.

2 Booker St, Spotswood VIC 3015, Australia

Geelong Waterfront

Landmark beachfront leisure area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a harbour & dining options.

95 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night.

550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia

Jells Park

A trail runs along the manmade lake in this large, tranquil park with open lawns & picnic shelters. · Dogs allowed

Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

Ballarat Wildlife Park

Park with many native mammals, exotic reptiles & hands-on encounters (fee) with photo souvenirs.

250 Fussell St, Ballarat East VIC 3350 (No entry on, Richards St), Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema.

Level 2/1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

Lysterfield Park

Scenic waterfront park featuring trails for hiking & cycling, plus lake sports & kangaroo sightings.

Horswood Rd, Lysterfield VIC 3156, Australia

Grampians National Park

Large national park featuring prominent mountain ridges noted for their popularity with climbers. · Dogs allowed

Victoria, Australia

Kryal Castle

121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek VIC 3352, Australia

MacKenzie Falls

Swimming is not permitted, but an observation deck allows for enjoyment of these popular waterfalls.

Northern Grampians Rd, Zumsteins VIC 3401, Australia

Rosalind Park

Downtown park with a fernery, an 1800s conservatory, gardens & avenues lined with big shade trees. · Dogs allowed

30 Gaol Rd, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

Brimbank Park

Bird-filled green space with trails for walking & cycling, plus a river, playground & picnic areas. · Dogs allowed

Keilor Park Dr, Keilor East VIC 3033, Australia

Cardinia Reservoir Park

Lush park offering walking trails & scenic lookout points around the dam, plus picnic & BBQ areas. · Dogs allowed

Cardinia Reservoir Access Rd, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia

Ballam Park

· Dogs allowed

260R Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

Warrandyte State Park

Riverside park with leafy trails & wildlife including kangaroos, popular for bushwalking & canoeing. · Dogs allowed

Pound Bend Rd, Warrandyte VIC 3113, Australia

Pinnacle Lookout

Summit viewpoint on a craggy rock formation offering panoramic valley, mountain range & lake views.

Northern- Not accessible via Young Street, Grampians Rd, Halls Gap VIC 3381, Australia

Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens

Showcase for trees & flowers, with shaded paths, picnic areas, a cafe & views from Pioneer Tower. · Dogs allowed

Central Springs Rd, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

Werribee Gorge State Park

Nature area drawing daytrippers with hiking paths, climbing terrain, picnic spots & swimming holes.

204 Myers Rd, Pentland Hills VIC 3341, Australia

Frankston Beach

Frankston South VIC 3199, Australia

Buckley Falls Lookout

This area along the Barwon River features hiking & biking trails, plus waterfall views.

Highton VIC 3216, Australia

Yarra Bend Park

Expansive area of natural bushland featuring playing fields, golf courses & a river for boating. · Dogs allowed

Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens

Landscaped gardens featuring a hedge maze, a gnome hunt for kids & an airy cafe.

15 Red Hill-Shoreham Rd, Shoreham VIC 3916, Australia

Victoria Park

· Dogs allowed

Newington VIC 3350, Australia

Burden Park

· Dogs allowed

Springvale Rd & Heatherton Road, Springvale South VIC 3172, Australia

Newport Lakes Reserve

Tranquil, bird-rich parklands with walking tracks, lakes & kids' play equipment, plus BBQ spots. · Dogs allowed

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

Tarra-Bulga National Park

Protected rainforest featuring giant tree ferns, picnic areas, walking tracks & waterfalls.

1885 Grand Ridge Rd, Balook VIC 3971, Australia

Live Wire Park

180 Erskine Falls Rd, Lorne VIC 3232, Australia

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

· Dogs allowed

Port Phillip Bay, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia

Venus Baths

Walking & hiking trails lead to this nature area with a freshwater lake & rock pools with slides.

Venus Baths, Halls Gap VIC 3381, Australia

Valley Conservation Reserve

· Dogs allowed

80 Waimarie Dr, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

Sorrento Park

· Dogs allowed

Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

Altona Miniature Railway

1-21 Blenheim Rd, Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

Johnstone Park

A Victorian-era bandstand is found in this leafy park with extensive lawns & sculptural works. · Dogs allowed

Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Sherbrooke Falls

Gravel path to a waterfall through ferns & tall ash trees, with sightings of wombats & blue parrots.

Odonohue Track, Sherbrooke VIC 3789, Australia

Polly Woodside

1885 cargo vessel turned museum ship with guided tours, reenactments & family-oriented events.

21 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia

Barwon Valley Fun Park

· Dogs allowed

132 Barrabool Rd, Belmont VIC 3216, Australia

The Grange Reserve

· Dogs allowed

136-176 Osborne Ave, Clayton South VIC 3169, Australia

Mornington Peninsula National Park

Natural area for swimming, surfing & other beach activities, plus scenic nature hikes & picnics.

Cape Schanck Rd, Cape Schanck VIC 3939, Australia

Budj Bim National Park

Picturesque park with a tranquil crater lake & nature trails for picnicking, camping & bushwalking.

Mt Eccles Rd, Macarthur VIC 3286, Australia

Fish Falls

Zumsteins VIC 3401, Australia

Mushroom Reef Marine Sanctuary

This protected beach with rock pools, coves, a reef & diverse marine life is popular for snorkeling.

Flinders Ocean Beach Entry Rd, Flinders VIC 3929, Australia