5-Day Melbourne Family Adventure: Nature, Wildlife & Fun
5-Day Melbourne Family Adventure: Nature, Wildlife & Fun
A perfectly paced 5-day family-friendly getaway, designed for families seeking a fun, stress-free, and enriching way to explore Melbourne with kids. This tour offers an expanded range of ticketed attractions and experiences, ensuring unforgettable memories for the whole family.
Easy-going strolls suitable for almost everyone, pure enjoyment at a relaxed pace!
Highlights:
- Redwood Forest 🌲
- Moorabbin Air Museum✈️
- Penguin Parade🐧
- Werribee Open Range Zoo🦒
Kick off your adventure at Maroondah Golf Park, where kids can take on the cutest mini-golf courses designed just for them—fun and laughter guaranteed! Or, if it’s a Sunday, hop aboard the delightful miniature trains at Diamond Valley Railway, a charming ride that winds through scenic bushland, making it a favorite among little train lovers.
Cool off at Warburton Water World, where splashing fountains and playful slides offer endless fun on a warm day. Then, treat yourself to a rainbow of flavors at The Rainbow Ice Cream Shop, where classic and creative scoops satisfy every sweet tooth.
End the day wandering through the towering Redwood Forest, a magical place straight out of a fairy tale. The massive Californian Redwoods create a peaceful, otherworldly atmosphere, perfect for a family stroll, hide-and-seek among the giant trunks, or capturing stunning photos to remember the moment. As the sun filters through the dense canopy, the forest transforms into an enchanting wonderland, making it a breathtaking spot to wrap up an unforgettable day.
Feel the rush at Le Mans Entertainment, where high-speed go-karts and thrilling laser tag battles bring out your competitive side! Whether you’re racing against family or dodging lasers in a high-tech arena, excitement is guaranteed.
Dive into Australia’s rich aviation history at Moorabbin Air Museum, home to an impressive collection of aircraft, flight simulators, and hands-on exhibits perfect for curious minds. Kids can climb into cockpits and experience what it’s like to be a pilot, making it an unforgettable adventure for aviation lovers of all ages.
Then, enjoy some retail therapy at Chadstone Shopping Centre, the largest shopping destination in the Southern Hemisphere. While you’re there, step into a world of creativity at Legoland Discovery Centre—packed with interactive builds, fun rides, and endless adventures for young explorers.
If time permits, let the kids burn off any extra energy at Booran Reserve Playground, a paradise of giant slides, climbing frames, and water play areas. With its open spaces and exciting features, it’s the perfect spot to end the day with laughter and playtime!
Start the day with a visit to Pure Peninsula Honey, where you can sample delicious honey varieties and watch bees at work through glass observation hives—a fun and tasty experience for all ages!
Next, soar above the Mornington Peninsula on the Arthur’s Seat Eagle cable car, enjoying breathtaking coastal views and spotting wildlife below. Capture stunning family photos from the summit before heading to your next adventure.
Choose between the thrill of horse riding at The Ranch, where kids can enjoy pony rides and beginner-friendly trails, or the Enchanted Adventure Garden, featuring whimsical mazes, exciting tube slides, and a treetop canopy walk.
End the day unwinding at Peninsula Hot Springs, where warm mineral pools and family-friendly bathing areas offer the perfect way to relax together in a serene natural setting.
Meet adorable koalas and hand-feed friendly kangaroos at Maru Koala & Animal Park, where you can also encounter wombats, dingoes, and even snap a memorable koala photo. Enjoy up-close wildlife encounters and engaging keeper talks.
Then, step back in time on Churchill Island Heritage Farm, where farm animals and historic homesteads offer a glimpse into early Australian farming life. Kids can try hands-on activities like cow milking and sheep shearing.
Challenge your senses at A Maze’N Things, a world of optical illusions, puzzling mazes, and interactive exhibits that will leave the whole family amazed.
As the sun sets, witness the magical Penguin Parade, where tiny fairy penguins waddle home from the ocean—a heartwarming sight to end the day!
Ignite young minds at Scienceworks, where hands-on exhibits, electrifying lightning shows, and a planetarium bring science to life in the most exciting way. Kids can explore gravity, robotics, and space in an interactive environment designed for endless curiosity.
Then, let them unleash their energy at Social Fair Coburg, a vibrant indoor play haven filled with giant ball pits, colorful slides, climbing structures, and sensory-friendly zones—perfect for toddlers and young kids to run wild and play free. Parents can relax in the café while little ones explore every corner of this wonderland. Or head to Bounce Inc Essendon Fields, where interconnected trampolines, dodgeball arenas, and high-energy free-jumping zones guarantee hours of fun and laughter.
Finally, end the trip on a wild note at Werribee Open Range Zoo, where you can hop on a safari bus ride through vast open plains, getting up close to giraffes, rhinos, and zebras in a true African-style adventure. For an extra thrill, take part in an off-road safari or walk through the interactive meerkat exhibit!
- 4 nights Accommodation around Melbourne CBD *
- 2-3 pax: 5-star hotels
- 4-10 pax: 4-star serviced apartments - can be upgraded to hotels for extra costs
- Lunch (at own expense)
- Dinner (at own expense)
- 5 days Private Tour with Comfortable Vehicle
- Driver cum Tour Guide
- Return Hotel Transfers
- Parking & Toll Fees
- Bottled Water
- Child Safety Chair (if required)
- Heaps of FUN!
- Maroondah Golf Park 1 Course or Diamond Valley Railway Inc
- Le Mans Entertainment Go-Kart 1 race (15 mins)
- Moorabbin Air Museum general admission
- Legoland Discovery Centre general admission
- Arthur’s Seat Eagle or Enchanted Adventure Garden Single Journey
- The Ranch 1 hour Pony Ride
- Peninsula Hot Springs general admission
- Maru Koala and Animal Park general admission
- Churchill Island general admission
- A Maze’N Things Puzzle Island, Magic Manor & Giant Maze general admission
- Penguin Parade Plus, Premium or Underground
- Scienceworks general admission
- Social Fair Coburg or Bounce Inc Essendon Fields general admission
- Werribee Open Range Zoo general admission
- Meals
- Wine Tasting Fees
- Flight Tickets
START & END LOCATION & TIME
Hotel Bookings:
For groups of 2–3 guests, your package includes 5-star hotel accommodation, each room can accommodate up to 2 adults (excluding children).
For groups of 4–6 guests, your package includes 1 x 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom serviced apartment suite with a shared living area.
For groups of 7–10 guests, your package includes 2 x 2-bedroom or 1x 2-bedroom apartment + 1 x 3-bedroom serviced apartment suite with a shared living area.
When booking hotels, we require the full names of at least two guests as shown on their passports (first name followed by last name).
* Please note that the above pricing does not apply during special events in Melbourne (e.g., Formula 1), as hotel rates are typically much higher. In such cases, we will provide a revised quote based on the prevailing rates at the time.
Kids Rates:
Kids will have $200 discount per person
CANCELLATION POLICY
Within 3 Days (tour start date): No refund for the entire trip.
2 Weeks to 3 Days: No refund of the deposit.
More Than 2 Weeks: 50% refund of the deposit is available.
70% of the tour fee is required at the time of booking.
WHAT TO BRING
Pack smart and comfy! Bring clothes that match the weather, your favorite comfy shoes, and anything else you can’t live without. Melbourne’s got a thing for wild temperature swings—daytime sunshine, cool evenings—so a light jacket is a must, no matter the season, especially for Phillip Island where the Penguin Parade occurs in the evening. Oh, and Australia’s sun means business, so slap on some sunscreen, throw on your sunnies, and grab a hat to stay sun-safe!
