If trains are your child’s obsession of choice then this Mamma has some great news for all southsiders. Located within the natural bush setting of Springvale South’s Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, the Springvale Live Steamers offer miniature train rides for the young and young at heart. 

Hand on heart, this experience is THE best thing this Mamma has EVER done with Master 12.

Home to largest dino-themed obstacle course in Australia, you’ll bounce and jump over the 5000 square foot inflatable course - with over 25 twist and turns!

Like almost all of Melbourne, Mamma and the crew love a footy match. The excitement of the game, the passion from the supporters and the thrill of seeing the skills on the field. All is on offer when heading to an AFLW match at Casey Fields to watch the mighty Melbourne Football Club.

Did you know that in the beautiful lakeside Gippsland town of Paynesville, you can catch a free ferry to a tiny island full of koalas, kangaroos and wombats?

Every second Saturday, the lovely chocolatiers at Only Mine in Cranbourne, open up their factory for tours and tastings!

Here’s a great place to play as a team with the family as your work your way out of a lolly shop!

If you haven’t been before, you really should add it to your list - and bring the family! This interactive war museum is home to incredible war memorabilia from all around the world, and is just brimming with Australian history.

The Australian National Aviation Museum (say that three times quickly) is a true surprise and delight. Located within the Moorabbin Airport district the planes are both on the ground and constantly flying overhead

Experience the enchanted illuminated forest filled with all the wizardry wonder and muggle madness you'd expect from Harry Potter!

Perched high up on a hill in the Strzelecki Ranges, amidst a beautiful tree rainforest and the most spectacular views, you will find South Gippsland Tank Adventures.

This is one jam-packed adventure garden! The fun just keeps on coming.

Get ready for the perfect amount of adrenalin pumping, brain stimulating, challenging fun!

You may have driven past the giant koala sign or seen the big pirate ship on your way to Phillip Island, but Maru Koala & Animal Park in Grantville is a destination in itself!

Going in a camping trip with the family is one of the great Aussie traditions. It gets us out and into the outdoors, allowing us to explore nature and spend time making great memories with family. You can do all of this in the stunning Point Nepean National Park at the historic Quarantine Station.

You never need to worry about traffic getting onto the Island again!

For an EPIC garden adventure you can to go past this interactive Shaun the Sheep Trail!

What a perfect adventure – a penguin-watching experience at the St Kilda Breakwater wall, where around 1400 Little Penguins make their way to shore at sunset, and the knowledgeable staff are great with kids and questions!

Now THIS is the only way this Mamma will go camping ever again! Luxury Glamping at its finest!

All Mamma can say is - wow! What an experience the wonderful Funky Farm is. Where else can you cuddle a wombat? Walk with emus? Wander amongst the wallabies and wonder at the prehistoric likeness of the saltwater crocodiles?

The Peninsula Honey Farm offers kids a chance to watch bees work in a glass beehive; make their own bees wax candle and sample dozens of locally made honey!

From November to April you can visit this beautiful strawberry farm and fill your punnet to the brim.

Rows amongst rows of gorgeous lavender, set amongst the hills of beautiful Main Ridge, it’s simply the most picturesque spot,

Noble Park Aquatic Centre is a FANTASTIC place to cool off over summer!

A theme park that is SUPER fun for the whole family. It’s an animal park, has rollercoasters and thrill rides, and Mamma’s favourite place to cool off at the GIANT water park. You'll find this theme park on the way to Gippsland and is a summer hit!

Kids can check out what’s on the bottom of the ocean, without having to even get their faces wet!

Dino Sand Sculpting has arrived at Boneo Discovery Park this summer!

Aqua park will have you jumping, sliding, climbing and falling as you try to make your way across the inflatable obstacle course! LOADS of fun!!

It’s time to go an adventure and immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit - and there is NO better place to do just that, than at The Christmas Tree Farm!

Did you know that you can have story time with the DINOS?!

This place has all the magic ingredients for a perfect family day out!

Everywhere you look the view here is breathtaking, with a playground and an onsite cafe - it’s the perfect way to spend the day!

Old Macdonald had a farm, and on that farm he had STRAWBERRIES! Lots and lots of large, juicy strawberries!

A great, tricky but fun course for the whole family!

Take a hot lap around the Phillip Island Circuit track, and take in those incredible views!

Life cant get much better than a night at this luxurious family home by the beach!

All the Aussie animals you can think of, behind the one gate.
We are talking, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, echidnas, wombats, bats, tassie devils, dingos, snakes, eagles, cockatoos, lizards, kookaburras, pelicans and more!

Take a journey to the Antarctic and learn all about the amazing wildlife and their habitat.

There are doors and entrance ways that lead to different themed rooms, each one more spectacular and kooky than the next.

When 12pm approaches, these guys slowly gather around the foreshore and wait patiently for their lunch to arrive.

Packed with fun for the family and completely affordable, with different options for all budgets.

This 18 round course offers some whacky obstacles like giant spinning tops and tyres, and has an assortment of crazy decorations scattered around.

Step back in time and jump on board your booth carriage. Open up the windows and let the fresh peninsula air refresh your face as you watch the scenery zoom past.

This place is incredible and home to Rosie the Shark!

A farm with a playground, feeding trail, nursery, pony rides AND a tractor! 

Fill up your bucket with delicious ripe cherries!

How good is getting a taste of the country right in the middle of the city?

For an EPIC garden adventure you can to go past these famous gardens.

The NEW epicentre of culture in the City of Casey

Dinosaur fans UNITE! Every kid Mamma knows loves dinosaurs, so add this to your to do list ASAP if you haven't already.

Sweet Mamma chocolate dreams! Panny’s Chocolate Factory that rests beside the road as you head through the island is a coco-lover’s haven and the kids will be impressed too.

This awesome park is split into FOUR sections: Ride (which is cable wakeboarding) Aqua Park (an inflatable obstacle course), Climb and NOW Mini Golf!

This is truly an experience like no other. Where else will you find a family of Albino kangaroos hopping about?

How good are ripe raspberries? Almost as good as fresh blackberries!

Yep, that's right - it is possible to have a peaceful soak whilst in the company of your kids

Take some time out to stop and smell the.. peonies!

This AMAZING wildlife sanctuary is somewhere you absolutely have to add to your must-do list! Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabys, Tasmanian Devils, Wombats......... and more!

Treat the kids to a taste-bud tantalising High Tea on the high seas!

The Penguin Parade is a MUST DO for any trip down to the Island.

The Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island is quality eco-education - Koalas in their natural habitat with boardwalks allowing visitors to get a closer view.

An island off an island! Churchill Island is a must do if you have a family and kids learning all the different animal noises.

There is something a little special about this collection of nurseries in Braeside. It is guarded by DINOSAURS. You really can’t miss them as you travel along Springvale Road and I’m pretty sure the kids won’t let you simply drive pass without begging you to stop.

Come aboard for the most peaceful ride to the peak of Arthurs Seat. 

You can't mistake that iconic clown's smile that is synonymous with happiness!
Luna Park is an all-time favourite!!

Home to adorable goats, cows, chickens and bunnies. Horses and Llamas are scattered throughout the fields. In the middle of the farm is a large playground and old tractor.