Things To Do With Kids in Melbourne
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Mini Golf - Melbourne Golf Park
📍 Albert Park, VIC
Melbourne Golf Park offers two fully floodlit 18-hole mini golf courses suitable for all ages and abilities—The Lake Course with serene landscaping and The Outback Course featuring Australian-themed design. Open 7 days a week without bookings required, it's perfect for casual family outings or private birthday parties in their dedicated party room.
Kingpin Melbourne
📍 Melbourne, VIC
Kingpin Melbourne is an entertainment complex featuring 11 different activities including bowling, arcade games, laser tag, karaoke, escape rooms, and table tennis all under one roof. The venue offers dedicated kids and teen party packages, family-friendly dining with a full-service bar and grill, and a vibrant atmosphere with live entertainment and sports screens. With competitive pricing and accessible public transport in Melbourne's CBD, it's an excellent destination for family outings and birthday celebrations.
OnSight Climbing
📍 Glen Waverley, VIC
OnSight Climbing is an indoor bouldering gym in Glen Waverley that welcomes families and children with dedicated kids and family pricing options. They offer climbing fundamentals classes with experienced coaches and foster a supportive community atmosphere where climbers of all levels can develop skills, make friends, and enjoy a fun physical challenge together.
Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully
📍 Ferntree Gully, VIC
Boulder Lab is Melbourne's premier indoor bouldering gym with over 2200m² of climbing walls across three locations. The facility welcomes climbers of all ages and abilities, from first-timers to experienced climbers, providing a safe and inclusive environment for families to explore rock climbing together.
PLAYit Southgate
📍 Southbank, VIC
PLAYit offers indoor mini golf and arcade games in Melbourne's Southbank, designed specifically for families and children. Every mini golf round includes a free claw machine play, and the venue features both classic and modern arcade games with prize redemption, creating a fun competitive experience for all skill levels.
Healthways Tenpin Bowling
📍 Mont Albert North, VIC
Australia's oldest and best-preserved tenpin bowling alley, Box Hill Tenpin offers a unique retro bowling experience with modern comforts across 8 lanes. The venue caters specifically to families with bumpers, ramps, and shoe sizes for all ages, plus a viewing deck for group gatherings, making it ideal for birthday parties, casual family outings, and special celebrations.
The Crux
📍 Coburg North, VIC
The Crux is an indoor bouldering gym in Melbourne that caters to climbers of all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced climbers. With a welcoming, supportive community atmosphere, regular classes including Boulder Basics for fundamentals, and school group bookings available, it's an excellent venue for families to introduce children to climbing in a safe, supervised environment.
Rocket Climbing
📍 Footscray, VIC
Rocket Climbing is Melbourne's bouldering gym offering a fun, challenging environment for climbers of all abilities in Footscray. The venue welcomes first-timers and families with casual day passes and membership options, featuring creative route setting and extensive climbing hold selections suitable for developing young climbers.
La Roca Boulders
📍 Oakleigh South, VIC
La Roca Boulders is Melbourne's first 24/7 climbing gym offering indoor bouldering activities for families and all skill levels. The venue includes a cafe with espresso service and has staffed hours making it accessible for family visits. With a high Google rating (4.9) and budget-friendly pricing, it provides a fun and active experience for children interested in climbing sports.
Flow Climbing
📍 Cheltenham, VIC
Flow Climbing is a bouldering gym offering structured youth classes during school terms and beginner classes suitable for all ages and experience levels. The venue prioritizes safety with instructional videos and friendly coaches, provides family passes for household access, and creates an engaging, social environment where children can build strength, confidence, and problem-solving skills while having fun.
Climb West Melbourne
📍 Altona, VIC
Climb West Melbourne is a beginner-friendly indoor bouldering and rock climbing gym suitable for families and children of all skill levels. The venue offers school holiday programs during term breaks and a dedicated Youth Squad for kids looking to develop their climbing skills in a supportive, social community environment.
Northcote Northside Boulders
📍 Northcote, VIC
Northside Boulders is an indoor rock climbing gym with three Melbourne locations offering bouldering experiences for all skill levels. Children aged 12 and under require 1:1 adult supervision, while teens 13-15 need an adult present; the venue offers family admission packages and beginner coaching classes to help young climbers develop skills safely.
Reading Cinemas Burwood Brickworks
📍 Burwood East, VIC
Reading Cinemas Burwood Brickworks is a multiplex cinema offering a variety of films for family entertainment. The venue screens popular releases including children's movies and family films, providing a classic cinema experience with comfortable seating and sound systems for an enjoyable movie outing with kids.
Sun Theatre
📍 Yarraville, VIC
Sun Theatre is a charming art deco cinema in Yarraville that screens a curated selection of films including family-friendly options like The Magic Faraway Tree, Toy Story 5, and Moana. The boutique venue features period decor and offers daytime sessions perfect for families, with special pricing options like 'Adults at Kids Prices' making it affordable for family outings.
Mini Golf at Le Mans
📍 Dandenong South, VIC
Mini Golf at Le Mans offers an 18-hole indoor mini golf course split between Ancient Egypt and Jurassic Park themed sections, designed for all ages with fun animatronics and themed obstacles. The venue is climate-controlled, features an arcade, and offers dedicated kids' birthday party packages with food and a dedicated host. Parents can enjoy the activity too, with mid-week discounts and a casual atmosphere suitable for family outings.
Murrumbeena Park Playground
📍 Murrumbeena, VIC
Murrumbeena Park Playground is a large, free public playground featuring two separate play structures—one with challenging equipment like spiral slides, rope bridges, and climbing frames for older children, and a smaller, lower structure for younger kids. The park includes additional attractions such as swings, flying fox, musical instruments, and a wooden cubby, plus facilities like picnic shelters, BBQ areas, and toilets, making it ideal for full-day family outings.
Henkel Street Cinema
📍 Brunswick, VIC
Henkel Street Cinema is a private cinema venue in Brunswick where families can hire their own screening room for movies. It's an excellent option for birthday parties, special occasions, or private family movie nights with a curated selection of films.
MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe
📍 Nunawading, VIC
MiniTown is Melbourne's premier indoor playground in Nunawading, featuring interactive play zones including slides, tunnels, ball pits, building blocks, role-play stations, and a ride-on train. The venue caters to families with babies through 9-year-olds, offering birthday parties, developmental classes, and a parent-friendly café, all designed with safety and family connection as core values.
UP Climbing
📍 Balaclava, VIC
UP Climbing is a welcoming bouldering gym in Balaclava designed for climbers of all levels, including beginners and children. The venue offers youth squad programs on multiple days per week, beginner classes, and a supportive environment perfect for families to learn rock climbing together. With extended opening hours, a cafe, and community events, it's an excellent venue for introducing kids to climbing in a safe, encouraging setting.
BlocHaus Bouldering Port Melbourne
📍 Port Melbourne, VIC
BlocHaus is a bouldering gym in Port Melbourne that welcomes families with a dedicated FamilyHaus program designed for kids and families to enjoy climbing together. They offer classes and coaching for all abilities, including children, plus family-friendly events like kids parties and bloc bashes. With a high 4.8 Google rating, it's a welcoming community space where young climbers can develop skills in a safe, supervised environment.
Boulder Lab Brunswick
📍 Brunswick, VIC
Boulder Lab is Melbourne's premier indoor bouldering gym with over 2,200m² of climbing walls across three locations. The venue welcomes climbers of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced climbers, making it an excellent introduction to climbing for children and families. With various wall difficulties and memberships covering all three facilities, it offers a fun, challenging physical activity for kids to develop strength, problem-solving skills, and confidence.
Royal Park Nature Play Playground
📍 Parkville, VIC
Royal Park's Nature Play Playground is an award-winning, accessible play space featuring climbing rocks and ropes, swings, a sandpit, water play area, and a grassy hill for rolling. The playground incorporates Indigenous design elements representing the seven Wurundjeri seasons, encouraging discovery and learning. The broader 170-hectare park also offers picnic facilities, native gardens, wildlife spotting, and open spaces ideal for families.
Bayside Rock
📍 Carrum Downs, VIC
Bayside Rock is an indoor climbing gym in Carrum Downs offering Top Rope Climbing, Bouldering, and Auto Belays for all experience levels. The venue welcomes families with casual visits, birthday parties, and school groups, plus youth coaching classes. Equipment hire is available, making it accessible for first-time climbers.
Gravity Worx
📍 Pascoe Vale, VIC
Gravity Worx is an indoor climbing gym in Pascoe Vale offering classes for kids through their Youth Squad program, including bouldering, top-rope climbing, and speed climbing. The venue welcomes first-time climbers with come-and-try days and accepts school groups, making it an accessible introduction to rock climbing for families. With professional coaching for all skill levels and modern facilities built in 2020, it provides a safe and engaging activity for young climbers.