melbourne's christmas wonderland, caulfield
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is kicking off the festive season with a bang. From now through to Christmas Eve, you’ll find billowing circus tents taking over Caulfield Racecourse.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland is kicking off the festive season with a bang. From now through to Christmas Eve, you’ll find billowing circus tents taking over Caulfield Racecourse.
Make your way under the big top and enter an interactive wonderland of Yuletide magic. For 3 hours, you’ll be able to experience all the festive joy Christmas has to offer under one roof.
Make your way to Mrs Claus’ bakery and decorate your very own Christmas cookie. Or head to Rudolph’s Barnyard to see the animatronic reindeer - don’t forget to take home a bag of magical reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve! If you’ve been nice this year, write and post a letter to Santa and if you like, meet the big guy himself (for an additional charge).
There are plenty of crafts on offer as well - from decorating reindeer antlers to constructing a foam gingerbread house, and bauble decorating there are so many things to keep those little kiddy fingers busy.
There are activities aplenty, from the numerous jumping castles, humongous ball pit, roller skating, as well as rides and carnival games (extra charge here too) .
Don’t forget to catch the Wonderland Circus show before you leave! You’ll enjoy musical performances by Mrs Claus and her dancing elves and then be on the edge of your seat while Circus Royale performers dazzle with nail biting stunts and mind bending acts (Mamma’s tip - if your little ones are noise sensitive, be sure to pack some ear muffs).
What a fabulous way to kick start the Christmas cheer!
the nitty gritty
Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield 3145
November 29 - December 24
(1-3 sessions daily)
Onsite parking available from $6
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springvale live steamers, springvale south
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.
ALL ABOARD!! 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.
Open for public run days on the third Sunday of the month, and run completely by volunteer miniature train enthusiasts, a gold coin donation is all that is needed to hop aboard the Springvale Express!
Mamma’s two little ones patiently waited in line as they got to watch other families zip around the 500m track dotted with small model animals to spot along the way.
Little miss 5 could barely contain her excitement as she rapidly approached the front of the queue. There are often 5-7 electric, diesel and steam locomotives running on any given public day, so the wait is never that long.
The 3 minute round trip journey allows passengers to feel the wind through their hair whilst enjoying the surrounding bushland. If you’re lucky, the kids might even get to sound the train whistle before disembarking.
Mammas hot tip - to avoid missing your train, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and leave the loose and flowing clothes at home.
the nitty gritty
Alex Wilkie Reserve, Springvale South 3172
OPEN
Third Sunday of the month (excluding December and January)
11am - 3pm
toilets - picnic tables - playground - bbq facilities - walking trails - off street parking
Mamma's special mention
After the kids have finished riding that rail, why not head to Toppings & Tea for some do-it-yourself bubble tea
