We must have driven past the Caldermeade Farm & Cafe sign a dozen times on the way to Phillip Island and never stopped. It’s right there on the South Gippsland Highway, about an hour out of Melbourne, and every time we said “next time.” This time we actually pulled in, and honestly, we should’ve done […]
Markham Reserve Playground
If you’re after a fully fenced, all-ages playground just around the corner from Chadstone Shopping Centre, Markham Reserve Playground in Ashburton is one of the best in Melbourne’s east. It’s big enough to fill a whole afternoon, varied enough for toddlers through to tweens, and close enough to a train station that you don’t need […]
North Road Foreshore Reserve Playground
Melbourne’s weather has been perfect lately—pleasantly warm as in summer, yet accompanied by the mild autumn sun that doesn’t burn. Perfect beach days. If you have children, it really is the perfect moment to go directly to the seaside. The playground at the very end of North Road? That’s North Road Reserve Playground. Honestly, I […]
Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground
Should you ever be in Berwick, make sure not to miss the Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground. Honestly, this place is a rare find. It’s hard to believe a place this magical is merely a short turn off the main road, yet here it stands—as if you’ve stepped into a real-life storybook. We discovered it not […]
Bicentennial Park Playground
I drove an hour just to bring my little one here, so you know I was serious about playground hunting! After arriving Bicentennial Park Playground, the first thing that catches your eye is the huge hill slide. It’s a little old, but it’s still so much fun. The playground is spacious with plenty to do, […]
Eltham North Adventure Playground
Winters in Melbourne can be tricky—showers of rain pop up without warning. That is the reason the Eltham North Adventure Playground such a wonderful spot. The slides and swings are all under cover, so even if it rains, the kids can still play. The BBQ spot also has shelters, with plenty of barbecues available, which […]
Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve Playground
Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve Playground is a great park for kids, and also perfect if you like fishing! We had been taking numerous visits to Jells Park that it nearly seemed like a home away from home. But having been to the playground one too many times, a friend recommended we check out this […]
Hays Paddock playground
We went to Hays Paddock Playground again today. Honestly, this is one of our favourite playgrounds in the eastern suburbs. There’s plenty of shaded areas, it has everything you need, and you can even ride bikes here. I checked the weather in advance — the temperature wasn’t too high in the morning but at least […]
Verdant Park Playground
Doncaster Verdant Park Playground came up on the map, just a few hundred meters away there was another playground that caught our attention on Google Maps — mainly because of that giant slide image. It looked way too cool to skip, so we went for it. Doncaster Verdant Park Playground is located in Doncaster, it’s […]
Royal Park Nature Play Playground
Melbourne mums’ hidden gem — Royal Park Nature Play. This is honestly one of the best nature playgrounds in Melbourne. Built entirely from natural wood, it’s free, visually beautiful, and incredibly functional. My child played for three hours straight and still didn’t want to leave. The facilities are extensive and well designed, covering all age […]