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School holiday activities in Melbourne for 2020
Our top picks for things to do during the school holidays this break.
School Holidays Activities
School Holiday Information
The school holidays are right around the corner, and if you're stuck on how you're going to keep the little ones entertained in Melbourne, we've got you covered with this guide that will give you major inspiration for the school holiday break.
Top things to do during the July school holidays in Melbourne
Book a virtual activity
If you'd prefer to stay at home this school holiday break, we recommend checking out the abundance of online activities hosted by RedBalloon. From virtually meeting critters to expanding their computer skills, keep them learning even while they're on break.
Online mammals experience for kids
RedBalloon
Online Birds and Critters Experience for Kids
RedBalloon
Online Private Coding and Minecraft Modding Lesson for Kids
RedBalloon
Learn a new skill
Keep them active these school holidays with an abundance of fun indoor lessons that can be taken online. No matter what weather conditions arrive in Melbourne, the kids can enjoy these activities.
Online Private Roblox Game Lesson for Kids
RedBalloon
Online Private Coding and Minecraft Modding Lesson for Kids
RedBalloon
Online Family Hula Hoop Lesson
RedBalloon
Get creative in the kitchen
Roll up your sleeves for a cooking session during the school holidays. Kids love hands-on activities and learning how to cook is a great skill to pick up. Purchasing a children's baking kit is a good place to start if your little ones are cooking for the first time. If your kids have had some cooking experience, there are plenty of kids cookbooks available so your mini chefs can take the reins in the kitchen.
Kids’ Cook Books
The Book Depository
Homemade Ice Cream Maker Kit
RedBalloon
Kids D.I.Y Chocolate Art Party Kit
RedBalloon
Set up puzzles and board games
Cold and rainy days can be expected during the July school holidays. Luckily, there's plenty of fun puzzles and board games to keep your children entertained and their minds active while spending time indoors.
Turn your living room into an art studio
Let your child's creativity run wild with an online art class. A pre-recorded video will be sent your way, along with a materials list so your child can release their inner Picasso in no time.
Online Art Class for Kids
RedBalloon
Learn Zentangle for Kids
Classbento
Creative Mosaic Art for Kids
Classbento
Free school holiday activities in Melbourne
- Have a picnic in the backyard
- Make an indoor obstacle course
- Learn origami
- Go stargazing in your backyard
- Write a story
- Draw a picture
- Read a book
See the latest Melbourne school holiday activity deals
RedBalloon
Up to $195 off things to do in Melbourne
Available on select dates and experiences like skydiving, hot air balloon experience, driving experiences, cooking classes, overnight getaway, wine tours, spa treatments and much more.
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Klook
Up to 60% off activities, experiences and things to do
Valid on select dates including holidays like Christmas, New Year's and more depending on the destination. Destinations include Hong Kong, Singapore, Osaka, Taipei, Dubai, Sydney, Melbourne, London, Paris, New York and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 30% off flying experiences
Valid on select dates and for experiences like hot air ballooning, helicopter scenic flight, skydiving, flying lessons and more. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Great Ocean Road, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to 40% off last-minute things to do across Australia
Available on select dates until December 2020 for activities including kayaking, rally driving, sports rafting, hot air balloon flight and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and more.
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Up to 50% off things to do in Melbourne
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Valid on select dates. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra and more.
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Adrenaline
Up to 30% off land adventures
Valid on select dates and adventures like quad biking, sandboarding, bridge climbing, canyoning, horse riding, abseiling and more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Ski and snowboarding experiences from $40
Available on select 2020 dates in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
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Viator
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Available on select dates in 2020. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns and more.
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Skydive Australia
Australia skydive from $199 + free $20 merchandise voucher
Available on jumps from 7,500 ft to 15,000 ft. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Experience Oz
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Available on select dates on activities like tours, sightseeing cruises, skydiving, hot air balloon experience, zoo and animal interactions and more. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide and more.
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Experience Oz
Australia hot air balloon experience from $229
Available on select 2020 dates in Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
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Viator
Up to $26 off things to do in Australia
Available on select dates in 2020 and 2021 to Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns and more. Activities include day tours, skydiving, flight experiences, transfers, attraction passes, cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
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Viator
Australia hot air balloon experience from $259
Available on select 2020 dates in Hunter Valley, Alice Springs, Byron Bay, Cairns, Melbourne and more.
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Adrenaline
Up to 50% off activities for kids
Available on select dates and activities including sandboarding, jet boat rides, indoor skydiving, cruises, swimming, go karting and much more. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
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Experience Oz
Up to $90 off skydiving across Australia
Valid for use on select dates. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne and surrounds, Byron Bay, the Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline
Up to $30 off skydiving experience
Available on select 2020 dates in Sunshine Coast, Airlie Beach, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, Byron Bay, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
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City Sightseeing
Melbourne Zoo + Melbourne hop-on hop-off tour from USD$57.73
Available from October 2020 onward. Vouchers are valid for 12 months after date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
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City Sightseeing
SEA LIFE Aquarium + Melbourne hop-on hop-off tour from USD$60.58
Available from October 2020 onward. Vouchers are valid for 12 months after date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
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City Sightseeing
Melbourne hop-on hop-off tour from USD$32.07
Available from October 2020 onward. Vouchers are valid for 12 months after date of purchase. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 14% off Mornington Peninsula day tour from Melbourne
Available until 9 January 2021. Includes 2-hour bay sail and lunch, park entry, gondola ride and more. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 10% off unlimited attractions Melbourne City card
Available until 9 January 2021. Attractions include Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck, Icebar Melbourne, Melbourne River Cruise, hop-on hop-off tour and more. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 10% off hot air balloon flight in Melbourne City
Available until 31 August 2020. Includes 1-hour flight experience, one-way inner city pickup in Melbourne, free digital photos and more.
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Gift It Now
Up to 20% off experiences
Valid on select experiences and activities like skydiving, scenic helicopter flight, kayaking, whale watching and more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Darwin and Perth. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium entry from $46
Available for travel on select dates. Includes animal feeding, sightseeing of aquatic animals and more. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Melbourne Zoo entry from $40
Available for travel at 6 July 2020. Includes sightseeing of penguins, seals, elephants and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Up to $30 off sightseeing cruise experiences
Available on select travel dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast, Brisbane and more.
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RedBalloon
Driving experiences from $30
Available on select dates on activities like rally driving, go karting, quad biking, and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Melbourne and more.
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RedBalloon
Australia school holiday activities from $18
Available on select dates and activities like hop-on hop-off bus tours, zoos and animal interaction, treetop adventures and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and more.
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RedBalloon
Melbourne school holiday activities from $36
Available on select dates and activities like zoos and animal interaction, SEA LIFE adventure, kayaking, rally driving, glamping, abseiling and more.
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Groupon
Up to 89% off things to do in Melbourne
Available on select dates and activities including bike tours, river cruises, scuba diving, skydiving, classes and more. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Up to 20% off LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne
Available until 31 May 2021. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Up to 15% off SEA LIFE Melbourne
Available until 31 May 2021. T&Cs apply.
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Wotif
Things to do in Melbourne from $25
Available on select dates in 2020 and 2021 on activities like wine tours, dinner cruises, hot air balloon flight, attraction entry passes and much more. T&Cs apply.
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Experience Oz
Puffing Billy tours from $109
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Victoria departing from Melbourne. Includes hotel pick-up, 30-minute steam train ride and more. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Puffing Billy steam train from $144
Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria departing from Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 14% off Mornington Peninsula day tour from Melbourne
Available until 9 January 2021. Includes 2-hour bay sail and lunch, park entry, gondola ride and more. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 10% off unlimited attractions Melbourne City card
Available until 9 January 2021. Attractions include Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck, Icebar Melbourne, Melbourne River Cruise, hop-on hop-off tour and more. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 10% off Yarra Valley hot air balloon flight with wine tour
Available until 31 August 2020. Includes 1-hour flight experience, buffet breakfast, wine tasting tour, free digital photos and more.
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Groupon
Up to 20% off LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne
Available until 31 May 2021. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 60% off activities, experiences and things to do
Valid on select dates including holidays like Christmas, New Year's and more depending on the destination. Destinations include Hong Kong, Singapore, Osaka, Taipei, Dubai, Sydney, Melbourne, London, Paris, New York and more. T&Cs apply.
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Target Australia
FREE home delivery on orders over $45
Get FREE home delivery on orders over $45 at Target Australia. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon
Melbourne school holiday activities from $36
Available on select dates and activities like zoos and animal interaction, SEA LIFE adventure, kayaking, rally driving, glamping, abseiling and more.
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Adrenaline
Up to 50% off things to do in Melbourne
Available for activities like driving experiences, helicopter flights, skydiving, hot air balloon rides, abseiling, water rafting, whale watching and more. T&Cs apply.
Last verified
RedBalloon
Up to $195 off things to do in Melbourne
Available on select dates and experiences like skydiving, hot air balloon experience, driving experiences, cooking classes, overnight getaway, wine tours, spa treatments and much more.
Last verified
RedBalloon
Australia school holiday activities from $18
Available on select dates and activities like hop-on hop-off bus tours, zoos and animal interaction, treetop adventures and more. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and more.
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