Outdoor & Adventure Activities for Kids in the Melbourne Region

Trees Adventure  offers a unique activity for every member of the family whether your 5 or 75+! Set in the beautiful heritage listed gardens of Glen Harrow just minutes from Puffing Billy at the edges of the Yarra Ranges! Our park is made of 5 courses with a total of 77 challenges. Courses consist of rope bridge crossings, ladders, walking nets, wooden tunnels, flying foxes and many more experiences amongst the trees. There are easy courses for those a little uneasy about heights (up to 2m high) ... Read more

Hidden Valley Farm Playprovides unique experiences for children to learn about respecting and loving animals, creating crafts from the Aussie bush and enjoying time in the great outdoors! We offer playgroup courses for young children three to five years, Nature Connection Programs for primary school-aged children and Holiday Programs for all. Each session is new and exciting and can range from creating natural lip balm, to leaf monsters or feeding and patting our lovely mini animals include goat,... Read more

SkyHigh Mt Dandenong is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Situated less than an hour from the CBD, our restaurant and bistro have the best view in Melbourne. Whether you're hungry for breakfast after a long bike ride or planning a romantic dinner, we have you covered. But once you get here, there's more to do than just watch the sun sink below the city skyline or admire the majestic sweep of Victoria's Port Phillip Bay. Kids and adults love our hedge maze, where four stamps are collected... Read more

Sanders Apples is a family owned and operated apple orchard nestled in the picturesque Yarra Valley. It is currently run by 3rd generation owners Kevin, Bob and Peter Sanders and have 4 apple varieties: Royal Gala, Kanzi, Pink Lady and Granny Smith. We open our orchard grounds during the apple picking season to give you the unique opportunity to pick your own apples and participate in tractor rides around the orchard grounds. Pack a picnic lunch and which you are welcome to enjoy in the beautiful... Read more

Has your child always wanted to try horse-riding lessons? Give them the best start by choosing an equestrian centre that has a professional learning environment. At Broadway Park we provide children's horse-riding lessons in our indoor arena. Our fully qualified and insured coaches operate within Equestrian Australia's popular "Ready, Set, Trot" framework. We're only a short drive from Lilydale in Melbourne's outer East (-and a pleasant drive too!) At Broadway Park we provide: * Private use... Read more

Girl Guides is a world-wide organisation, founded over 100 years ago. Members participate in designing their own program within a framework, so their program is always varied, exciting and relevant! Recent activities include camping, kayaking, leadership skills development, body-confidence activities and advocacy skills development, to name just a few. Get in touch now to secure your spot for the new school term! With age-based groups for girls from aged 5 to 18, our mission is to empower girls... Read more

One of the best things about a special occasion is making preparations for its occurrence. Whether it's a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday party, a corporate meeting, a bucks party or even a simple airport transfer, why not indulge in some special luxuries?. H2 Hummer Hire Melbourne offer you some of the most luxurious vehicles in Melbourne. We are committed to providing an exceptional and professional limousine hire at an affordable rate. Delivering the highest standards of personal service to... Read more

Established in 2002, Football Star Academy provide young players with the opportunity to develop their soccer skills, knowledge of the game and pave their way to becoming FOOTBALL STARS! The FSA program builds on the child's enthusiasm for the game by making sessions fun while teaching and challenging young players. FSA creates a learning environment which enables young players to develop at their own rate. We begin with the fundamentals in technical ability and work to achieve mastery of the... Read more

Based on the Mornington Peninsula Happy Glamper provides unique, mobile glamping experiences that create accommodation in a fun, new perspective and with a low-impact environmental footprint! We have been creating glamping adventures in Victoria since 2013 and love helping to make birthdays, weddings, events & holidays memorable. We also love to travel too and will travel throughout Australia (minimum bookings apply) and can currently accommodate over 300 people in our tents. Happy Glamper creates... Read more

Four years in the making, Explorer Club is all about school holiday adventures. Part of Branch Out Adventures, the family adventure travel company, Explorer Club is just for the kids! We facilitate outside time - providing room for exploration, safe risk taking, freedom and a deeper connection with nature. Our programs run in small groups which allows kids more freedom to experience the activity, get to know others and the added benefit is that we have less impact on the environment! Some... Read more

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When we say ‘adventure’, we’re not just talking about the awesome range of outdoor activities that Scouts offers! In fact, ‘adventure’ can mean any exciting, novel or unusual experience, and Scouts offers such a huge range of opportunities that there’s always something new to try. And you can join at any age from 6 upwards! Scouts are separated into age-based Sections – Joey Scouts (6-7), Cub Scouts (*8-10), Scouts (*11-14), Venturer Scouts (*15-17) and Rover Scouts (18-25), ...with each Section... Read more

CYC Ministries is a non-profit organisation responsible for the running of 30+ camps and events each year including camps for children and youth, Leadership Training & Development and other events and programs. These are run across four campsites in Victoria. One of these is Forest Edge in Neerim East, that is host to the Forest Edge Music Festival. Whilst our Christian faith is at the core of what we do, CYC Ministries camps and events extend to children and youth from a diverse range of backgrounds... Read more

What happens when you combine Archery and Dodgeball.. you get something amazing, you get Arrow Tag! With just a foam-tipped arrow and one of our awesome coloured bows you can immerse yourself in an epic battle between friends, workmates and even just unsuspecting people you’ve just met! In every location where Archery Attack operates we run mobile Arrow Tag events. Just get a group together and then choose a location to play – because we’re fully mobile and can bring the fun to you. We can even... Read more

EVERY SEASON..... EVERY REASON Halls Outdoor Education is an active outdoor education provider with over 20 years experience. Our mission is to “inspire change through outdoor experiences” and provide exciting opportunities in an educational and enjoyable outdoor environment. We specialise in the following: - School Camps (Three hard-top venues) - Journey Based Programs (Victoria and interstate) - Outdoor Adventure Activities (Bushwalking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Kayaking,... Read more

Family attraction Fairy Park, located just 60 minutes from Melbourne and 30 minutes from Geelong, has taken over 50 years to create. The park features 22 animated fairytale scenes housed in awe-inspiring castles, cottages and caves all set amongst beautifully manicured gardens. Stories include all the classics that we know and love, ranging from Red Riding Hood to Rumplestilzchen. Visitors can witness Cinderella at the Grand Ball, see Jack in his beanstalk, join the Teddy Bears at their Picnic... Read more

Wild Buggy is an ATV Buggy experience on our Purpose-built off road track! You drive over jumps, through tunnels, water obstacles, over cars and lots more! Wild Buggy vehicles with the safety of an instructor by your side. Drive on your own! Enjoy the wildest driving experience. Non-licensed Ages 5 years and older (minimum height 100cm) drivers are accompanied with an instructor in a dual control-buggy to assist in turning, breaking and acceleration to guide them through our Wild Buggy track. Licensed... Read more

SUPHQ is the original Stand Up Paddle board school and hire in St Kilda. We have been in operation for 10 years with our main focus on offering the best SUP experience. We operate from St Kilda Harbour where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Melbourne skyline and if you are lucky, you will be able to spot some penguins. No equipment to carry as everything is ready to go on the beach, you just need to get on the board!' Read more

We specialise in awesome outdoor adventures close to Melbourne. We do "Green time" not "Screen time". Let us take you and your family, friends, school or work mates paddling, abseiling, rock climbing, caving, skiing or through our infamous mud crawl and ropes course. Over a half or a full day we help you create fun memories and photographs to share for a lifetime. For over 30 years we've enjoyed exploring our environment by river, rocks and walking tracks with likeminded children and adults.... Read more

Let your imagination run wild on a pirate adventure, make your own exploding volcano, discover the research behind the little penguins at the Penguin Parade and dive into the wonders of the surrounding sea. Plus, stick around for kids’ movies on the Nobbies Centre big screen – free with a family 3 Parks Pass. All only 90 minutes from Melbourne! Parent supervision required. Read more

Clip 'N Climb is Melbourne's most exciting and exhilarating indoor climbing attraction. With 33 unique and colourful climbing challenges, each requiring different skill and agility, Clip 'N Climb offers unlimited fun and adrenaline for all ages that love to climb. Clip 'N Climb use climbing harnesses with an automatic belay system (Trublue), helping the climber ascend with ease and providing a safe gentle descent back down to the ground. Unlike other climbing centres no belaying buddy is required.... Read more

Our idea is simple. We only sell kids stuff!. Tiny Tiny Shop Shop is a trusted Australian online shopping destination, committed to providing a quality range of kids stuff that inspire imaginative play. We've created Tiny Tiny Shop Shop to be so easy to use, you'll find what you need in no time at all, so you can get on with the job of being a great mum and dad. Some things are more important after all. We also want to help you make a difference to kids in need so we've partnered with 5 wonderful... Read more

Outdoor, indoor, mobile laser skirmish. Perfect for parties, birthdays, school and community groups, corporate events. Bookings essential! Read more

The Adventure Merchants are Melbourne’s leading adventure specialist; we are the best at what we do. We don’t just run adventure tours, we actually “adventurize people”. We provide you with the most awesome adventures and expeditions in breathtaking locations and are industry leaders in adventure. The adventure merchants are about raw adventure and enabling people to partake in activities and experiences that would normally be out of reach for the everyday person. This company has been set up... Read more

To get the best scuba diving, snorkeling, or boat sightseeing experience in Melbourne, check out Redboats. Departing from Black Rock, Portsea and more, Redboats tours top spots in Port Phillip Bay, so you can scuba dive to World War I and II wrecks and submarines, discover untouched reefs brimming with seadragons and other marine life, go snorkeling with the local Fur Seals, dolphins and more. If you're not too keen on getting in the water, do some top sightseeing instead. Perfect for school excursions,... Read more

Join the team at Moonraker Dolphin Swims as we take you on a snorkelling experience like no other. Snorkel with resident Bottlenose Dolphins, swim alongside cheeky Australian Fur Seals, explore underwater marine parks filled with colourful fish. Arriving at Chinaman's Hat where you can put your newfound skills into action, this is a local spot where the ever curious Australian Fur Seals are waiting to share their underwater world with you. Chinaman’s Hat is a man made structure built just for... Read more

MULTI-AWARD WINNING PROPERTY National Winner Best Self-Contained Accommodation in Australia State Winner Best Beach Accommodation in Victoria State Finalist Best Family Friendly Accommodation Best Pet Friendly Accommodation Sea Eagle Beach House offers a unique beach holiday in a superior location. The holiday house is a 4 minute walk from the beach, playground and Safety Beach Country Club. The air-conditioned house sleeps up to 10 people, making it ideal for a golf weekend or holiday... Read more