best water play fun in the south
There are SO many AMAZING places for water fun in the South!
The BEST beaches, water parks and playgrounds with water play.

There are SO many AMAZING places for water fun in the South!
The BEST beaches, water parks and playgrounds with water play.
Here are the TOP places for water play in the South featuring family friendly beaches, playgrounds with varying levels of water play from little pumps to large fountains!
Mamma’s got another fully fenced playground to add to the list! Elsternwick Park Playground (North) is a wonderful little oasis on the Bent Avenue end of the park.
Words cannot describe the scale of this incredible park here. Mamma has never seen play equipment like this before!
North Road Foreshore Playground has it all - the beach, water play, a beautiful city view and coffee, just a stone's throw away.
Pack up the kiddos and sunscreen, because Booran Reserve in Glen Huntly is where it's at! This award-winning park, part of Glen Eira Council, is an absolute gem especially in the warmer Melbourne months.
What could be more perfect than a newly upgraded nautical-themed playground with water play right on the foreshore of the beautiful Mordialloc beach?
This adventure park in Clyde North is AWESOME. It has water play, swings, climbing structures and a half basketball court.
Mamma loves when a park is updated, but still maintains the things that make it great - but the extra additions to make it truly awesome!
This freshie is a beauty, folks! A wide open playground that is split into different areas creating plenty space for the kids to play!
You really can’t beat the location of Point Ormond Reserve, it’s right next to the beach, Beacon Hill and the bay trail - but you’ll be hard pressed to get your children past the new playground!
This is BRAND NEW playground is one for the brave! Check out that skywalk!
With the golden sandy beach below you, bay views all the way out to the city surrounding you, lush trees to shelter under and this newly updated awesome play equipment - everyone wins!
Be prepared to be blown away by this INCREDIBLE updated playground!
This amazing playground has it ALL! Fully fenced - toilets - water play and more!
What a terrific space this is! At the back of Springvale Library and nestled between Springvale Town Hall is this wonderful NEW playground.
This place is playground GOLD! It’s fully fenced with all abilities accessible equipment, a public toilet with change table facilities, BBQ facilities and undercover tables, a sandpit and a basketball court!
Hold on to your dragonflies good people - there is a BRAND NEW PARK and it is BRILLIANT - with a capital B!
You've gotta love an upgraded park!
This one was one of Mamma's favourites before it got an upgrade; now it is simply spectacular!
Mamma loves a beach playground especially one that has some awesome water play!
The stunning cliffs, intricate rockpools and vast expanse of deep swimming water, make this such a magical spot.
Here is a wonderful family friendly beach!
Calm water, views all the way out to The Nobbies and if you pick the tide timings right, rockpools to explore!
Here’s a great, quiet family beach! Perfect for swimming, fishing and rock pooling!
Here is the perfect location for your next family beach road trip!
Mothers beach is named as such - as it’s the perfect beach for family fun!
There is always something going on at the square - story time - live music - water fountain splashing!
This marine sanctuary is home to many waterbirds - even ducks and swans at times - starfish, crabs, fish and pelicans!
Mamma says when the tide is out on a hot summer's day you can't beat these pristine rock pools for a delicious refreshing swim.
The Australian Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne is a stunning destination to the explore with the entire family. Pack a towel - you will certainly want to have a paddle!
Mammas! Drop what you’re doing, grab the kids, pop on the togs and head straight down to Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool
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!
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!
64 top places for family fun in the south
There are SO many AMAZING places for the Family Fun in the South - and whilst we may not be able to get to them all just yet - we can still support them by buying some vouchers to use in the future and making sure to add them to our MUST VISIT list when we can!

There are SO many AMAZING places for family fun in the South!
Mamma’s found some of the best family fun ideas in Melbourne’s South East and added them in one handy spot! There’s playcentres, animal farm fun, arty play, messy play, mini golf, arcade fun and LOTS more!
So sit back and peruse our TOP 64 places for family fun in Melbourne’s South East!
It is easy to see why this little hidden oasis has been named, Marina Magical Getaways in Patterson Lakes! Here is your chance to immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxing getaway - in the middle of the suburbs!
Step back in time and jump on board your booth carriage of the Mornington Heritage Tourist Railway. Open up the windows and let the fresh peninsula air refresh your face as you watch the scenery zoom past.
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.
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!
Everywhere you look the view here is breathtaking, with a playground and an onsite cafe - it’s the perfect way to spend the day!
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.
Dinosaur fans UNITE! Every kid Mamma knows loves dinosaurs, so add this to your to do list ASAP if you haven't already.
This is one jam-packed adventure garden! The fun just keeps on coming.
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?
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!
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!
You may think if you have seen one animal farm, then you have seen them all. Let mamma assure you, this is most definitely not the case.
Take a hot lap around the Phillip Island Circuit track, and take in those incredible views!
This AMAZING wildlife sanctuary is somewhere you absolutely have to add to your must-do list! Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabys, Tasmanian Devils, Wombats......... and more!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Everything really is AWESOME down at Legoland - indoor play perfection!
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.
Feel like smashing, crashing or splashing out some rage? Then THIS is the place you NEED to visit!
This spot is a little family treasure! With a multi-level play centre and a 5D movie ride!
Not only can you make a work of art here; but there’s a toddler indoor play area AND a cafe!
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.
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.
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.
Jump into some fun and bounce off some excess energy!
This is the perfect all-weather energy burning paradise.
mamma's top 28 indoor play ideas for toddlers & preschoolers
Need some indoor play ideas for toddlers and preschoolers? Mamma has you covered

Mamma knows kids love playing and burning off energy, but where can we take them for rainy day play?
Mamma’s found some of the best indoor play ideas for toddlers in Melbourne’s South East and added them in one handy spot! There’s playcentres, arty play, messy play and more!
So sit back and peruse our TOP 24 indoor play ideas for toddlers & preschoolers in Melbourne’s South East!
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.
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!
Everything really is AWESOME down at Legoland - indoor play perfection!
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!
This spot is a little family treasure! With a multi-level play centre and a 5D movie ride!
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!
You’re going to LOVE this BRAND NEW museum!! Bookings are ESSENTIAL as it is sure to be very popular!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Seniors and children alike can visit and make craft, paintings, science experiments - SLIME - paint rocks and SO much more!
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.
Attention all action seekers! There is a brand new indoor activity zone that you HAVE to try!
This is not just your average indoor play centre, this is a play centre on STEROIDS!
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!
This wonderful farm has so many adorable animals to feed and cuddle. But you simply cannot go past the piglets.