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Melbourne for families

Discover a world of family adventure in Melbourne! From thrilling theme parks to delightful zoo and aquarium visits, we have curated the best options for the perfect family getaway.
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Top experiences in Melbourne

Visitors taking a selfie at the Our Wondrous Planet exhibit in Melbourne Museum.
Museums
Melbourne Museum Tickets
AU$18
Melbourne Museum Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings.From AU$18
Free cancellation
Penguins walking on the beach at dusk during the Penguin Parade, Phillip Island.
Parks
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island
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AU$58
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 381 ratings.From AU$58
Free cancellation
Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
Sightseeing Cruises
1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
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AU$35
1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3073 ratings.From AU$35
Children observing starfish at Sea Life Melbourne aquarium.
Aquariums
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
from
AU$40
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 61 ratings.From AU$40
Free cancellation
Koala resting in a tree at Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island.
Parks
Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
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AU$17
Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 380 ratings.From AU$17
Free cancellation
Horse-drawn carriage on street outside Sovereign Hill Museum, showcasing historical buildings.
Museums
Sovereign Hill Tickets
AU$52.50
Sovereign Hill Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From AU$52.50
Selling out fast
Puffing Billy steam train with passengers on a wooden trestle bridge in lush forest.
Guided Tours
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour
AU$234
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From AU$234
Free cancellation
Visitors interacting with a horse at Churchill Island farm.
Parks
Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
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AU$58
Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 371 ratings.From AU$58
Exterior of Scienceworks Museum illuminated at night.
Museums
Scienceworks Tickets
AU$15.02
Scienceworks Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From AU$15.02
Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline at sunset.
Sightseeing Cruises
1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River
AU$70
1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River. Rated 4 out of 5 from 17 ratings.From AU$70
Free cancellation
Family exploring Aschombe Maze & Lavender Gardens, surrounded by lush greenery.
Parks
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens Entry Tickets
AU$22
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens Entry Tickets. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$22
Free cancellation
Group of people on boardwalk overlooking ocean at penguin parade site.
Guided Tours
From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade
AU$177
From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$177

Millions love heading out with us

Lauren Mendes
AU

Lauren

Australia
Jan 2026

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We loved our visit to the Star Wars exhibition for my sons birthday! There was so much attention to detail and plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged too.

LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition Tickets

Trudi Vincent
AU

Trudi

Australia
Jan 2026

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First trip with the grandkids. They were excited about the gold. With trepidation we took the mine tour & thoroughly enjoyed it. They loved colouring their candles.

Sovereign Hill Tickets

Aleyna Nur Altinors
AU

Aleyna

Australia
Jan 2026

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It's really cute. Having been on other Yarra boat tours, I wasn't a big fan of the pre recorded speech about the sights we were looking at; but otherwise it's an extremely cute hour that's more than just learning and viewing

1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

David Heath
AU

David

Australia
Dec 2025

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The driver Jon was excellent and very informative with a fantastic sense of humour. I would recommend this service and driver at anytime. Well done Jon a great advertisement for your company.

Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island

Karen Mulenga
AU

Karen

Australia
Dec 2025

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I visited SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with my family, and it was our very first time there — and also our first time being together in Australia. It turned into such a special day for all of us. The exhibits were beautiful, the staff were friendly, and everything was easy to navigate as a family. The highlight for us was definitely the penguins. Watching them up close was magical and made the whole experience unforgettable. My family absolutely loved it, and it was the perfect way to celebrate being reunited. Highly recommend for families, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for a memorable day out in Melbourne.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Louise Regalado
AU

Louise

Australia
Dec 2025

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Loved the whole experience. The staff and facilities are awesome, reasonably priced souvenirs and the penguin experience very special indeed. I particularly liked the walk along the boardwalk which gave you very close views of the penguins heading home. Beautiful also watching the sunset before putting the camera away and just enjoying the night.

Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks

Perihan hesham karram
AU

Perihan

Australia
Jan 2026
It was super quick no standing in line and. The online booking was very user friendly and the staff was very informative

Melbourne Museum Tickets

BHARAT BHUSHAN VAID
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Bharat

India
Dec 2025
It was once in a life time experience . However felt that there should be some more efforts to increase view of people having general viewing , which was making it evident that for commercial reasons , the more emphasis was on privileged viewing side

Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks

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