How to Plan a Fun and Kids Friendly Trip to Melbourne
Are you planning a family vacation to Melbourne? You are in for a treat. Melbourne is full of things to do as a family. You can explore wildlife parks, explore museums, spend leisurely hours at the beach and discover exciting bits of history. In this article, we round up some of the best kid friendly activities in Melbourne.
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How to spend family time at St Kilda
St Kilda could be your kids’ playground for a day or two. This city has everything a child’s heart could desire. You can play on the beach and go cycling along the promenade. Then there is the Luna Park where you can go on roller-coaster rides, and enjoy an ice cream. They offer plenty of family rides that are safe for younger kids and thrilling rides for the older ones and adults. You could also enjoy some sideshow games. And, after such an exciting adventure, what could be better than a picnic? You can pack some goodies and head off towards Brighton Beach. There you will find colourful bathing boxes and silky sand. St Kilda is located near a number of Melbourne hotel apartments. For example, the Oaks Melbourne on Lonsdale Suites is just under 25 minutes away from the suburb of St Kilda.
How to go museum and gallery hopping
Melbourne’s museums possess the same spirit of eclectic fun as the city itself. The National Gallery of Victoria presents plenty of colourful art collections and immersive experiences for kids. Melbourne Museum offers pretty much the same with a different twist. Then there is the ArtVo Gallery. This gallery displays hundreds of giant 3D artworks, which are interactive. You can take some memorable pictures if you pose with the art. And the Australia Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is where illustrated, exciting characters come to life. ACMI honours film, videogames and art in their moving from.
How to climb the Eureka Skydeck
If your family likes climbing, you would like the Eureka Skydeck. This is in fact the highest viewing point in the entire Southern Hemisphere. At the top, you will encounter mesmerizing views of the city and beyond. And, if you wish for more adventure, try the ‘Edge’- a glass cube with glass walls suspended above 300 meters on the 88th floor of the tower. You can catch glimpses of the city through the glass cube.
How to go back in time in Melbourne
Let the kids feel thrilling shivers up their spine during your holiday. Visit Melbourne Gaol, the oldest prison in the city. You can go on a guided ghost tour and listen to the haunting tales of the prison. Then there is the cheerier pirate experienced onboard the Polly Woodside ship (19th century ship). The kids will love pirate games and fun.
How to surf in Melbourne with kids
How can you surf in a city? Well, Melbourne has URBNSURF, an artificial wave park. You can hit the waves with the family. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, you pick between left or right waves. The park has a controlled lagoon. Hence, the little ones can safely learn to surf.
How to explore nature in Melbourne
You can get up close and personal with wild creatures of Australia right in Melbourne. Healesville Sanctuary’s nature trails and Ballarat Wildlife Park offer plenty of space to observe wildlife. You’ll stumble upon kangaroos roaming free. If you love more mysterious creatures, try the nocturnal tour of Moonlit Sanctuary. There you will be able to spot wombats, spot-tailed quoll and tassie devils. Visit the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens to walk amongst shaded paths and check out native plants. There is a child-friendly water fountain in the garden.
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