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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is home to massive motor racing events each year including the MotoGP, World Superbikes, V8s and much more. The circuit can be hired for racing activities, indoor and outdoor functions and events. The Visitors Centre located adjacent to the circuit includes the Champions Café, Go Kart track that’s a 750 meters long replica of the circuit, Australia’s largest GP Slot Car Track, Race simulators, History of Motor Sport display, tranquil water gardens and circuit merchandise.... Read more

Fully accredited camp with the Australian Tourism Accredditation Program Accommodation for up to 147 people in a range of formats Fully catered campsite with flexible menu planning options Selection of activities onsite and access to Toolangi State Forest A range of indoor meeting areas and indoor sports hall Designated campsite manager available 24 hrs 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

Scouts Australia provides fun youth development activities, building resilient and confident boys and girls aged 5 to 25 in the Joey Scout, Cub Scout, Scout, Venturer Scout and Rover Scout Sections. We also welcome adult volunteer Scout Leaders. Scouts has opportunities for the whole family to be involved. Everyone is welcome, and we value the diversity of our members. Find out more about the Section of Scouting that is best for you here. Instead of learning in a formal way, Scouts get hands... 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

Rap Jumping is a highly advanced form of freestyle rope work. The method we use is based on forward SRT rappel commonly known as the “Aussie Rappel” developed by the Australian SAS. We have been operating in Australia & Internationally for 25 years. 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

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

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

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

Wombat Corner Camp provides a fantastic School Holiday Program for children aged between 5 - 12 years old. The children get to experience many exciting activities such as the Flying Fox, Climb/Abseil Wall, Archery, Low Ropes, Canoeing & more. Being situated next to the famous Puffing Billy and Emerald Lake Park simply adds to the excitement and most of the time they get to go for a ride. This safe environment gives children the opportunity to explore their own abilities, meet new friends, discover... 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

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

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

Australian Ninja Warrior HQ is a natural movement space incorporating dynamic multi-discipline obstacles, which require everything from athletic finesse to raw strength to overcome. ANHQ guests and members will find the obstacle course and training areas perfect for beginners and advanced, both young and old, featuring everything from a Bouldering Wall to Slackline to a Spider Web. Ideal for a team bonding, a kids party, obstacle course racing and of course, the Australian Ninja Warrior. Read more

Activities in the great outdoors for families and their young ones 0-6 yrs. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30-11am. Read more

Based in Melbourne, Victorian Touring Coaches is the high capacity and extended coach touring specialist with a fleet that includes the largest capacity bus and coach touring vehicles. Our fleet includes the latest and safest luxury coaches. We provide Senior Citizens and Sporting Clubs, Schools, Universities and Corporations with bus and coach hire, extended coach tours, school excursions coach hire and snow trips. Established for over 60 Years, Victorian Touring Coaches has always believed in... Read more

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Learn to fly! @ the Flying Trapeze Centre, Melbourne's' only indoor flying trapeze school. Choose from our Beginner flying trapeze workshops to enjoy with a friend, or organise a group for your next birthday party. Term classes are also available in flying trapeze, mixes aerials, acro, tumbling and more! 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