indoor adventures in melbourne's south
Rain, hail and well....more rain! Over the wintry months a little indoor action can help everyone through the day, Mamma included. These indoor ideas for kids in Melbourne's South will hit their mark when it comes to blowing off steam and your troops are welcome to bounce and climb walls to their hearts content at these fab places. There are plenty to indoor adventures to choose from plus we are adding to this page all the time so Mamma says save it for a rainy day!
You can search here for indoor ideas in Melbourne's South by your suburb or browse away
Mammas! If the kids are fans of jumping castles, then Inflatable World Springers is a must visit.
This one is for the teens and tweens - and the fun-loving adults as well, of course!
We Rock The Spectrum in Somerville really IS a place where everyone can feel comfortable, where there is no ‘wrong’ way to play and kids can be their loud and energetic best selves!
Located in the beachside suburb of Chelsea, Little Buttons offers unstructured and open ended messy play sessions for preschoolers (though all ages are welcome). Once you make your way through the gated entrance, grab a smock and start getting messy!
If, like this Mamma, you have a jumping castle enthusiast in the house, Space Jump at Springvale Indoor Sports is definitely one to pop on the list.
The Deck Kids perfectly combines the fun filled aspects of a children’s play space with the mouth watering qualities of Melbourne’s cafe culture - this Mammas idea of heaven.
Here at Royal Pickle Club in Carrum Downs, you can hire a Pickleball court to challenge your family, burn off some energy and enjoy meal and fully licensed bar!
Indoor playcentres are a godsend when the weather is less than ideal, and Clayton’s Crocs is no exception. With play zones for all age groups and a Muffin Break cafe for the grown ups, it’s the perfect place to escape the elements and entertain the kids for a few hours.
There’s a library, laundry, nursery, cubby-house/backyard, kitchen, shop (complete with an ATM) and a construction zone. Guaranteed perfection for toddler indoor play!
With sky glider high ropes course, rock climbing walls, a giant playground, mini golf and a restaurant and bar too, there’s something for all ages.
Attention southside mammas! Oakleigh has just delivered a brand new cafe/playspace that kids and adults will both absolutely adore.
The absolutely lovely husband and wife team have worked hard to update the old venue, bringing new equipment, furniture, flooring and ideas - as well as lots of cleaning!
Knock down some pins with their multi-lane Ten Pin Bowling, test your skills in the HUGE arcade arena, putt-loose in the 19 hole mini-golf course and fight your way through a Virtual Reality world at Zero Latency.
This sensory gym offers open play sessions of up to two hours, where kids can play in an environment that is far more calm than regular play centres.
This all-weather indoor park boasts a range of facilities aimed at bike users from 3-13 years old such as a glow in the dark pump track, mountain bike track and a toddler mini track.
Here’s a spot the whole family will love! Painting, pizza, pastries and play are all on offer.
This spot is a little family treasure! With a multi-level play centre and a 5D movie ride!
It’s hard not to have a TOP time here! There’s so much FUN to be had with Mini golf - Ten Pin Bowling and Arcade games!
Feel like smashing, crashing or splashing out some rage? Then THIS is the place you NEED to visit!
These pieces will simply blow your mind with the detail and intricacy of their creations - made from scrap and recycled materials!
Mamma has a bubbly feeling your children are going to have a fizzing good time here these school holidays!
Putt loose on this awesome glow in the dark indoor mini golf!
Here’s an awesome experience that will linger for months to come!
You’re going to LOVE this BRAND NEW museum!! Bookings are ESSENTIAL as it is sure to be very popular!
You’re in for a HOLE lot of fun at this great spot!
Whether your’re bringing your kids for a family fun day or heading out on a date night - you are sure to find this eclectic place above par.
Are you ready for toddlers paradise? That is what this Funtopia delivers. A sanctuary for kids 6 and under to enjoy all to themselves, without the big kids taking over.
Here you can roam the store looking at hundreds of pottery creations - waiting for the right one to jump out at you.
If you’re looking for some awesome family fun - you have found it!
Here you can make a full day of adventure. Choose from one or all of the activities on offer.
You NEED to check out this place - its’s SO much fun! It’s like Hot Wheels on steroids!
Milestone Party and Play Centre not only has ALL the great play features we love, with huge multi story play structures, racing slides, ball pits and a gated 0-3 area - they also offer sensory sessions!
This incredible new Twisted Science centre is the latest and GREATEST family fun in the South!
As if Funtopia wasn’t already paradise for kids, they have added ANOTHER element to captivate and entertain the little ones!
Designed solely for ages up to 4, there are heaps of little activities that are going to entertain and challenge them.
BOUNCE has EVERYTHING to keep all ages happy! The perfect rainy day play activity.
Jump into some fun and bounce off some excess energy!
This is the perfect all-weather energy burning paradise.
This is some awesome family fun right here! No need to worry about the weather to get in your hit of golf.
Now THIS is how you want to spend your day folks! Treat yourself to a little indulgence.
There’s a new Lollipops playland in town folks, and it’s pretty awesome. There’s nothing better than a fresh, clean playcentre! Perfect for rainy day play!
You will definitely want to allow a few hours to explore everything this great indoor play centre has on offer - you will LOVE it!
Unleash the ninja warriors and fly like a bird at this fabulously bouncy spot!
Everything really is AWESOME down at Legoland - indoor play perfection!
WARNING: This is not your average play centre. Be prepared to be lost in the jungle for a few hours, as you have a safari good time and this incredible indoor play centre.
Not only can you make a work of art here; but there’s a toddler indoor play area AND a cafe!
With a dedicated, fenced in toddler area; huge slides, air hockey table, drawing boards, ball pit, ride-on bikes - and SO much more, there is something for all ages! The perfect indoor play activity.
Seniors and children alike can visit and make craft, paintings, science experiments - SLIME - paint rocks and SO much more!
Jump off the diving boards, slide down the water slide, splash in the shallow pool with bubble fountains and get swept away in the wave pool!
Step into a time-warp as you glide along the rink, listening to fab 80s music!
What could be a better way of burning off excess energy than entering an indoor play land where everything is bouncy?!
Sometimes we think we have been to the really big indoor playcentres and then you walk into another and you are blown away with the shear scale of the place. Case in point - Crocs in Pakenham.
Kids from as young as 3 can join in on the fun here. But it is definitely not only for kids!
This is one STUNNING library. You will be lost in here for hours!
Attention all action seekers! There is a brand new indoor activity zone that you HAVE to try!
Where else can you burn off excess energy on over 180 trampolines, multi-level laser tag area and a toddler indoor play zone? Gravity Zone is in a league of its own!
A cinema experience designed for kids - by kids!