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activate by hardrock, moorabbin

Activate by Hardrock in Moorabbin offers something completely unique - and not for the feint-hearted! Chuck on your hard hat, switch on your headlight, take a deep breath and go spelunking in artificial caves- a one-of-a-kind in Melbourne

Mamma’s crew have had a lot of adventures over the years, but Activate by Hardrock in Moorabbin offers something completely unique - and not for the feint-hearted! Chuck on your hard hat, switch on your headlight, take a deep breath and go spelunking in artificial caves- a one-of-a-kind in Melbourne!

Throughout the 85m of cave tunnels, you will squeeze between obstacles, over and under stalactite chambers and even land in little artificial water holes filled with plastic balls. You can opt to just be guided by your helmet torch, or they can switch on the lights if you prefer. These tunnels are very realistic, and narrow in parts - not for the claustrophobic ones (like Mamma!). Mamma’s crew said it was the coolest thing they’ve done - high praise for teens!

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Then there is the Rock Climbing room, full of dozens of challenging climbs - ones where you can race others, race against time, even a climb in the dark with glow in the dark rocks!

You can also opt to add on some more adventure for risk takers - the Vertical Drop Slide - where you hold on to a handle and get lifted up to the top of huge slide - then let go and slide down FAST to the bottom!
And the Leap of Faith - where you climb up a very high ladder, walk out onto the ledge and then jump off to grab (or try to!) either a trapeze bar or boxing bag!

There’s loads of fun to be had here and a perfect adventure packed family day out for tweens and teens!

the nitty gritty

4/444 Warrigal Rd, Heatherton 3202

OPEN
Friday 3pm - 6.15pm
Saturday/Sunday 10am - 6.15pm

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Mamma’s special mention:
Worked up an appetite? Head down the road to Stomping Ground

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make a mess with sarah, somerville

Attention messy play fans! Mamma has found a gem in Somerville courtesy of Make a Mess with Sarah.

Attention messy play fans! Mamma has found another gem in the south courtesy of Make a Mess with Sarah.

Located in Somerville, Sarah’s wonderful space is split up into an imaginative play zone and fenced off messy play area. Kids can jump between the spaces as much as they please during their 1 hour session, which will find them engaging in a variety of open ended activities.

Let the kids get messy with a selection of sensory stations that help to develop their fine motor, social and cognitive skills… but with none of the clean up! Mamma’s 2 year old could not get enough of the rainbow coloured water set up, only being lured away by every toddler’s siren song - BUBBLES.

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The imaginative play zone is decked out with a mini supermarket, construction zone, cafe, living room and cubby - designed for children to explore and engage with unstructured play.

Don’t worry grown ups, you’re looked after too! With a sit down area complete with tables and chairs as well as an onsite coffee machine, parents are given the opportunity to take a breath while the kids have the time of their lives!

the nitty gritty

Unit 1/26 Speedwell St, Somerville 3912

OPEN
Two 1 hour sessions

Monday
9am - 10am
11am - 12pm

Wednesday - Friday
9:30am - 10:30am
11:15am - 12:15pm

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Mamma’s special mention:
After your messy play session, take the kids to Somerville General Store for a delicious toastie and smoothie.

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little buttons messy play, chelsea

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!

Great news Southsiders! Leave the good clothes at home because we’ve got a brand new sessional messy play space in the area and it is GLORIOUS.

For the creatives, there are multiple painting stations, an acrylic wall for creating masterpieces with shaving cream and a collage table complete with glue and colourful bits and bobs.

For those who enjoy engaging in sensory play, there are multiple stations thoughtfully dotted throughout the generous space that encourage those little hands to dig, scoop and squish to their hearts content. Filled with kid friendly materials like oats, jelly, rice and slime, this is where Mamma’s little 2 year old spent all of his time.

Offering two 1 hour sessions a day during the week (and open for party bookings on weekends), Little Buttons also offer a low sensory session on Tuesdays for those who benefit from a taking things down a notch.

Bookings are essential as each session’s numbers are capped to ensure quality of play.