Mt Aitken Reserve is a great place to take the kids for a mini hike and play.

Take the walking loop through the reserve and look out for some lovely native wildlife along the way. Mamma and her little ones were lucky enough to see a mob of kangaroos enjoying a feed on the grass! Continue up the slight incline, and you’ll arrive at the lookout point, where you'll find 360-degree views across Melbourne's North and the city skyline on show.

The lookout is undercover and has seating, so you can sit back, rest your legs, and take in the views before trekking back down towards the reserve’s playground.

Here, you’ll find an awesome play space with slides scattered everywhere, 4 swings to choose from, and musical instruments like drums and a xylophone. Mamma can relax and organise the snacks in the undercover area with multiple picnic tables while the kiddos play a game of naughts and crosses or jump their way through the hopscotch. There’s also a climbing frame with multiple entry points leading to a super long tube slide and listening tubes. So much fun to have here!

You can also access Mt Aitken Reserve via Fairways Boulevard, Craigieburn for a longer scenic hike. But for the quickest access to the playground, it is best to enter via Topographical Crescent, Greenvale.