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We've sussed out a whole host of child-friendly ideas for every kind of youngster, from animal lovers and chocoholics to adventurers and thrill seekers.
This way they can't complain that they're "bored" and you'll hopefully get some time to relax, too.
Be creative and have fun with the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground located in Chadstone.
Take a ride in a buggy on a purpose-built track with water obstacles, tunnels and jumps.
Enjoy 22 acres of mazes and attractions perfect for a family day out.
Venture down Melbourne's laneways and alleys by night and learn about Melbourne's ghostly history.
See Melbourne from new heights with the Eureka Skydeck AKA the highest viewing platform in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere. If they're exceptionally brave, you can upgrade to tack on an entrance to The Edge, a glass cube that literally "hovers" over the CBD.
Explore Melbourne Aquarium and visit four amazing worlds, Antarctica, Weird and Wonderful, River to Reef and Sharks Alive.
Hone those ice skating skills with a session on the ice at Oakleigh. By booking through Groupon you can save a whopping 60% off. Family passes for 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children are available.
View life from above the canopy with a day out at the Otways. Suited for babies and kids, you'll wind your way up 30 metres above the earth and take in spectacular views of the lush rainforest.
Over the spring school holidays Otway Fly will host a Dragon's Footprints experience where kids can go on a dragon quest to uncover a dragon's nest.
This is the ultimate ferris wheel. It's also the Southern Hemisphere's largest observation wheel. It consists of massive pods with floor-to-ceiling windows so you can peep at the world below, capturing all that Melbourne city has to offer from a bird's eye view.
Spend a day meeting and greeting some of Australia's most unique animals at Healesville Sanctuary. While you're there, don't forget to pop by the interactive platypus show and keeper talks where little ones can get the chance to learn about and even pet the local wildlife.
Taking care of babysitting duties for a few kids and on the hunt for an activity they can all get stuck into? Try laser tag. It's a team sport that's bound to tire them out plenty. Booking through Groupon saves up to 53% and you can purchase sessions for up to four people.
The name literally says it all: this place is tons of fun. There's everything from rock climbing walls and dodgem cars to slides for them to burn their energy on.
An exhilarating opportunity for teenagers to get ahead with their driving experience and skills.
A unique experience at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is perfect for a family day out.
Bring your skateboard to a private indoor lesson where you'll ramp up your skills and be provided with expert coaching tips.
See Melbourne from a new perspective with this kayak tour around Yarra River.
See the street made famous by one of Australia's most iconic TV shows and get the chance to meet past and present Neighbours actors.
Take a tour to Mornington Peninsula and spend the day hiking, biking and kayaking.
Wind back the time in Ballarat to the 19th century where the smell of gold filled the air as everything who was anyone flocked in to try and strike it rich. This open-air museum is an interactive day out where they can do everything from ride a stagecoach to pan for gold. This tour includes pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne.
Get that up-close encounter of some of Afria's most famous animals, including rhinos and giraffe at Weribbee Open Range Zoo with an off-road safari. You won't believe how close you'll get to these creatures.
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