royal pickle club, carrum downs
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!
Now here is some FUN!
If you’re anything like this Mamma, you may have heard of Pickleball before, but have no idea how to play. Well - let us introduce you to the ULTIMATE in family fun!
What is pickleball? It’s a mashup of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, where you hit a wiffle ball (those perforated balls you use playing kids sport) with a large paddle on a court with a small net.
And here at Royal Pickle Club in Carrum Downs, you can hire a court to challenge your family and burn off some energy!
The game is easy for all ages to pick up, Mamma’s crew consisted of a 10 and 12 year old - and they had smiles on their faces for the whole hour (which is very rare for these pre-teens!). It’s the perfect venue for the kids that are a bit too old for playcentres, to spend some family time where everyone is off their screens!
This awesome venue is the only one in Melbourne that also offers a fully licensed bar and a great food menu - making it the perfect place to have a mates match - or even a bit of a competitive date night!
You can play casually or you can get discounted rates by becoming a member if you plan on playing regularly - and let Mamma warn you - you will definitely be back - this sport is extremely addictive!
The venue will also be offering kids parties, so keep it in mind if you’re after a party with a difference!
Mamma’s crew cannot wait to get back on that court again!
the nitty gritty
Enter Via 684-700 Frankston - Dandenong Road, 16, Boundary Rd, Carrum Downs 3201
OPEN
7 days
7am - 10pm
3 courts available
Casual Sessions - courts booked by the hour - also offering memberships and leagues.
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Keep the family fun going and head across the road to the awesome Carrum Downs Reserve Playground
crocs playcentre, clayton
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.
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 small soft play area for bubs under 18 months which includes some interactive play panels, a see saw and climbing/building blocks.
Right next to the baby area is a larger gated soft play zone for under 4s who are prone to doing runners. This area was a big hit with mammas 4 year old and 20 month old, with the button operated merry go round, mini jumping castle and interactive floor piano being the highlights.
Mamma’s favourite Crocs attraction? Getting served a latte the size of a small child. Yes please and thank you.
The largest area by far, was for the bigger kids and adrenaline junkies in the family. Various slides, tunnels and foam ball shooters across multiple levels mean the adventurers among us have ample room and equipment to explore. And don’t forget the race track (with push bikes and trikes supplied) that runs across the right hand side of the centre - on your marks, get set, GO!
Hot tip - head there during the week with the preschoolers for a cheeky little discount… but be sure to pack socks as they are mandatory throughout the centre across all opening hours.
the nitty gritty
1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton 3168
OPEN
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday
9am - 4:30pm
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Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head across the train tracks to Modu for a succulent Chinese meal.
superzu, dingley
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.
Be warned, this is not your every-day play centre! Do not enter this place expecting to leave after an hour. You will be here much, much longer than that. Because this place is AMAZING!
With over 2000 square metres of fully equipped floor space, you will not find anything else like it in an indoor playcentre environment. Throw in the awesome zoo theme, and you have a fully unique experience!
Where to start?
Perhaps with the massive climbing volcano - once up the top, run around the 1 kilometre of trails, tunnels, trampolines and tubes all above ground. Take a tube ride back to the bottom, jump on a safari buggy and go for a cruise?
Or perhaps toddlers might want to go to their fully enclosed section, enter the 'catch a balloon chamber' play with the air balls and pit, go for a slide and then build a sculpture with the large lego?
The possibilities are endless! This place is truly awesome - this mamma highly recommends it!
Also worth noting is the consideration of the food menu. There are plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free and varied menu options, and the coffee is amazing!
Mamma's special mention
Looking for a party venue? You MUST check out their fabulous party rooms and packages. These rooms are exquisite with so much hand-painted detail- paired with the amazing play area - makes for the ultimate party zone! For more detail on the party packages, click here
the nitty gritty
362-364 Boundary Rd
Dingley Village
OPEN
Monday - Sunday
9.00am to 5.00pm
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gravity zone, seaford
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!
*Note - foam pit is closed due to Covid and limits apply and bookings are essential.
Wanting to bounce off some excess energy? Where else has over 180 trampolines, a multi-level laser tag area, a games zone and a cafe? Gravity Zone is in a league of it's own!
Jump off a trampoline and into a pit of foam and test your skills in the Ninja obstacle course.
The little ones don’t miss out either! With a BRAND new toddler zone - Little Leapers - complete with it’s own party room! This cool zone has heaps to keep the little ones busy including a trampoline, a multi-level climbing zone with monkey bars, slides, tunnels and more! There are also ride-on cars, bikes and an enclosed playpen for the non-walkers.
So much to do at this fabulous indoor adventure paradise! This Mamma will be spending lots of hours here in the coming years! I had to drag their little flushed faces out after they thoroughly exhausted themselves!
There's something for all ages here - adults included! An awesome way to spend an energetic family day out! Highly recommend!
Mamma's special mention
This is a perfect place to visit for all abilities. A mobility lift is available to access the refuel zone, reception and foyer. There is ramp access to the trampolines near the lockers.
A fantastic place for a party, too! Click here for more info.
Need to cool down after all that play? A short drive away is the delicious Gelato Unou.
the nitty gritty
OPEN
Mon to Thur
10am – 7pm
Fri 10am – 9pm
Sat 10am – 8pm
Sun 10am – 6pm
Public Holidays 11am– 4pm
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25 Oliphant Way
Seaford
