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/A quirky fun and creative experience has landed in Melbourne’s CBD and you are invited.
Read MoreA quirky fun and creative experience has landed in Melbourne’s CBD and you are invited.
Read MoreMelbourne’s newest multi-level library is a sight to behold! Beautiful in design and function, this is a great landing point to plan your day out in the city around. Here, you can chill in the dedicated children’s library with some books, play the Switch or some games on the interactive TVs, or stretch those legs and enjoy the view from the rooftop!
Read MoreYo ho! Yo ho! It's a pirate's life for Mamma! Every third Sunday of the month, the pirates of Polly Woodside invite you to join their crew for an action packed adventure!
Read MoreWe’re heading into summer so you know what that means? Basketball season with the NBL has arrived! Mamma loves heading to watch some bball with the fam and has just the tips you need to make the most of your trip.
Read MoreEver considered a weekend stay in the city with the whole family but don’t know where to look? Check out Pegasus Apart’Hotel. This apartment style accomodation is ideal for families, especially if you book one of the family rooms.
Read MoreFortress Melbourne is the ultimate spot for anyone who loves games of all kinds! Mostly, playable devices like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox PC gaming, arcade games, board games and more! The whole place is themed like a fantasy tavern complete with pixel fireplaces, large tables, small booths, family pods and lounge areas.
Read MoreLooking for some fun the whole family can enjoy? And no it's not Scrabble!
We have found the perfect place to test our puzzle solving skills and family resolve at TRAPT ESCAPE ROOMS AND BAR in Melbourne.
Read MoreWhat a treasure the Old Treasury Building is! Located on Spring Street near Parliament House, it is one of the most lovely buildings in Melbourne and tells the story of some grand moments in history.
Read MoreACMI has to have the BEST hands on experiences for kids in Melbourne’s CBD. The Story of the Moving Image is an interactive and FREE exhibition all about screen culture. This captivating exhibition takes you and the family through the evolution of animation, cinematography, video games and the silver screen.
Read MoreMamma LOVES the footy like so many other Victorians and now it is time to take the kids! Here are Mamma’s hot tips on making your first AFL experience a great one!
Read MoreWell isn’t this a lovely civilised way to explore the gardens!
we love to wander around the majestic pathways of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne by foot, but to get a different perspective (and a guided tour and history lesson) this is the way to go.
Viri VR is an immersive virtual reality experience where you can go into your own little world or play online with your mates. There are 10 separate spaces sectioned off with curtains and with individual headgear, and over 25 different games such as Fruit Ninja, VR Racing, Jungle Quest and the surprisingly popular job simulator
Read MoreIf you have kids with curious minds who love amazing facts, Gandel Gondwana Garden is another stop to make on your Melbourne Museum visit. Meander through the living gallery and discover the flora and fauna - and megafauna - of this continent from millions of years ago to today.
Read MoreMamma says if you are in the city and want a break from the hustle and bustle pop in to The State Library Or make it your destination as there is plenty to see and do here for the kids and heaps of books AND it is FREE!
Read MoreMamma says this was one of the best and most enjoyable ways to check out our beautiful city with the family. Hire your own boat, without the need for a license and explore the Yarra River with you and your friends. What a great Melbourne adventure.
Read MoreThere is so much to see and do. There are craft stations, sensory toys, building blocks, costumes to dress up in, reading nooks, study spaces, a kitchen area, pram parking, access bathroom and family room and, of course, beautifully fresh BOOKS!!
Read MoreMelbourne Zoo is a fantastic place when you want to see LOADS of animals, as well as learn about wildlife conservation and Zoos Victoria’s fight against extinction.
Read MoreIt’s a little old school fun in one place.
Read MoreBowl you way into a fun adventure at Melbourne Central with the family
Read MoreEver feel like you just want to HURL an axe at a wall sometimes? No me neither, but wow it’s FUN!
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