When it’s raining, we worry about where to take the kids. Besides the major shopping malls, play centres, and IKEA, what else is suitable for young kids?
Best Kid’s Activities for Rainy Days in Melbourne
ArtVo
Location: Shop NCF 07, Level 1/26 Star Cres
A magical, vibrant, and creative art gallery where each painting is carefully hand-drawn by artists, featuring naked-eye 3D effects, perfect for photography. There are many interesting scenes here, such as interacting with various animals, flying on a magic carpet, and walking on a high-altitude bridge. You can freely explore and take photos, capturing the unique interactions and surprising moments with the artworks. Suitable for visitors of all ages.
Met Art World
Location: 155 Boundary St
A large-scale model + art lighting exhibition with two floors in total. The models on the first floor are full of metallic elements, very cool, and many are modified from automotive parts, making for a textured and unique photographic experience! The second-floor lighting exhibition uses a lot of mirrors, magnifying many visual effects, making it great for photography.
Paint for Fun
Location: Ground Floor, Unit 1/252 Graham St
Here, you can experience the joy of painting, especially in the glow-in-the-dark painting session, which is truly special in a dark environment. All materials are provided, and no painting experience is required; just follow the instructions. It’s a very fun and unique experience, suitable for playing with friends and family, and even kids can join in. You can take your completed painting home.
Auscarts Racing
Location: 50 Salmon St
Another great place near CT for indoor go-karting, a relaxing and stress-relieving activity that provides a sense of speed and excitement. It’s quite physically demanding, and you’ll be sweating after a short session, which is especially exhilarating! Various time options are available. Avoid wearing overly loose clothes. Also avoid wearing slippers, high heels, or shoes that may pose safety risks.
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Melbourne
Two locations:
Docklands branch: The District Docklands
Chadstone branch: 1341 Dandenong Rd Service Rd
A creative and entertaining indoor amusement venue with an overall circus vibe, perfect for photos. They have a variety of game facilities, including bumper cars, basketball shooting, bowling, shooting, VR, and various classic arcade games. In addition, they also offer food and drinks, and you can try their cocktails for a complete atmospheric experience.
iFLY Melbourne Indoor Skydiving
Location: 2 Burns St, Essendon Fields
An indoor skydiving experience where you can simulate the sensation of parachuting. Indoor skydiving is a way to experience simulated parachute jumps. They first provide instructions on safety precautions, then participants put on jumpsuits, helmets, and goggles before entering the wind tunnel. The powerful upward airflow created by the vertical wind tunnel allows participants to float in the air, simulating the sensation of free fall.
The Funderdome
Location: 120-200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong
An indoor playground located in the Highpoint Shopping Center. This entertainment center offers a variety of gaming facilities and recreational activities, including mini-golf, arcade games, karaoke, billiards, live broadcasts of projected sports competitions, and more. There’s even a small bar where you can enjoy a drink.
O’Brien Icehouse
Location: Ground/105 Pearl River Rd, Docklands
An indoor ice skating rink in Docklands. It is one of Australia’s most modern ice skating rinks, featuring two ice hockey rinks and a public ice skating area. They also offer hockey and skating lessons.
Hardrock Climbing
Two locations
CBD: 4/8 Franklin St
Nunawading: 16-18 Varman Ct
Indoor rock climbing. It’s a fun indoor sport with walls of various difficulty levels. Participants need to wear specialised climbing shoes, which are provided on-site. Beginners need not worry, as there are instructors available to guide them. Reaching the top can feel quite high, but the sense of achievement is incredibly satisfying!
Fortress Melbourne
Location: Shop 25/23 Caledonian Ln, Melbourne
Fortress Melbourne is one of Australia’s largest esports arenas. The atmosphere is electric, and the equipment is top-notch! In addition, they provide catering services, including a bar and restaurant.
