The Queensberry Cup is probably the coolest festival of the year! This billycart derby/ street fest reminds us of the good old days of neighbourhood billy carting.
There will be up to 50 racers on the day of all ages and abilities, with heats starting from 1pm and the finals on at 4pm!
Read MoreEvery Spring, Bendigo blooms with colour, adorned with over 43,000 tulips throughout the town, and the September School Holidays is the perfect time to see them at their best! Take a stroll through the gorgeous gardens and heritage streets and see what you can find, with other colourful displays also on offer as part of the Bloom festival.
Read MoreLiving Legends is the International home of retired race horses, and it’s right here in Melbourne’s North! Come take a tour and say hello to the horses, as well as mini’s, sheep and even chooks, then enjoy a scone at the Homestead Cafe before exploring the vast Woodlands Historic Park
Read MoreHarry Potter: The Exhibition arrives in Melbourne from April 4! See real costumes, props, and interactive exhibits. Test your Quidditch skills, brew a potion, and explore iconic locations. Book your tickets now!
Read MoreThis surf park Urbn Surf is incredible. Seeing the huge expanse of clear, light blue water is stunning!
Read MoreMelbourne Zoo is a fantastic place when you want to see LOADS of animals, as well as learn about wildlife conservation and the fight against extinction.
Read MoreOasis Berries are famous for their blueberry harvests, but they have another treat in store, a family of dinosaurs making themselves at home on the farm. Tucked in amongst the ferns just like in Jurassic Park, your kids will uncover half a dozen giant friends
Read MoreSee an art exhibition, join an art class or enjoy a fresh scone with jam and cream, all within the beautiful heritage architecture that is the Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.
Read MoreWelcome to the kid’s zone at Melbourne Museum
Read MoreThe Melbourne Museum is a place you'll find yourself visiting again and again and again…
Read MoreOne of Coburg’s hidden gems, with lots to learn.
Read MoreBefore having kids, Mamma had no idea that there was a zoo in Mansfield, but over the past 5 years, we have been TWICE!
Read MoreIf you are searching for a fun and wholesome outdoor pastime, golf could be the perfect fit for you! Check out Bundoora Park Public Golf Club in Bundoora, this place is fun for the whole family.
Read MoreTake a step back in time these school holiday and explore Australia's most notorious prison, Pentridge Prison in Coburg. The Pentridge Prison tour is a fantastic opportunity for families to delve into the prison's interesting and local history.
Read MoreMamma is yet to meet a kid that doesn't love the farm. The mud, the noises, the smells and the animals
Read MoreGo wild at Nature Play in Melbourne Zoo! This beautiful natural space, hidden amongst the Australian animal enclosures, invites children of all ages to connect with nature through play.
Read MoreLake Tyrrell is a spectacular environment and perfect stop on a road trip up the Calder Highway in the heart of the Mallee region. Mamma has learnt Tyrrell is derived from a local Aboriginal word ‘Direl’ meaning SKY or SPACE. This is the largest inland salt lake in Australia and is an international attraction - that infamous vast Australian landscape is so awesomely on display here, where the sky becomes the Earth and the Earth becomes the sky.
Read MoreIf you have kids with curious minds who love amazing facts, Gandel Gondwana Garden is another stop to make on your Melbourne Museum visit. Meander through the living gallery and discover the flora and fauna - and megafauna - of this continent from millions of years ago to today.
Read MoreA taste of country life is only ten minutes from the urban sprawl, at Collingwood Children’s Farm. You can pat the ponies, spy on some sheep, chase some chooks and of course, get up close with a herd of goats. It doesn’t stop there! Some days there is cow milking and brushing, craft activities in the barn, guinea-pig cuddles and on some selected weekends, tractor rides AND pony rides.
Read MoreVisitors to the Kyabram Fauna Park can expect to see a range of Australian animals, including echidnas, Tasmanian devils, koalas, dingoes, wombats, cockatoos, emus, and more. There is also a new reptile enclosure and a cafe with views over the meerkat enclosure, a signature move of Zoos Victoria. We love it!
Read MoreMamma Knows North explores Melbourne's North - it is an amazing place to live with a vibrant community and so many great cafe's, parks and adventures to be had. Check out Mamma Knows Norths adventures and get inspired to EXPLORE!
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