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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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Phillip Island Tours
Phillip Island Tours
from AU$155
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
from AU$17
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
from AU$39
Healesville Sanctuary Tickets
Healesville Sanctuary Tickets
from AU$177
Ashcombe Maze Tickets
Ashcombe Maze Tickets
from AU$22
Phillip Island Nature Parks Tickets
Phillip Island Nature Parks Tickets
from AU$17
Puffing Billy Tours
Puffing Billy Tours
from AU$179
Yarra River Cruises
Yarra River Cruises
from AU$35
Sovereign Hill
Sovereign Hill
from AU$52.50
Churchill Island
Churchill Island
from AU$33

Top experiences in Melbourne

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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
from
AU$58
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings.From AU$58
Visitors taking a selfie at the Our Wondrous Planet exhibit in Melbourne Museum.
Museums
Melbourne Musuem Tickets
AU$18
Melbourne Musuem Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 150 ratings.From AU$18
Children observing starfish at Sea Life Melbourne aquarium.
Aquariums
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
from
AU$39
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings.From AU$39
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Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
Sightseeing Cruises
1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
from
AU$35
1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3080 ratings.From AU$35
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 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings.From AU$52.50
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Koala resting in a tree at Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island.
Parks
Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
from
AU$17
Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 403 ratings.From AU$17
Gondola ride at Arthurs Seat Eagle with view of coastline and landscape below.
Landmarks
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ride Tickets
from
AU$24.50
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ride Tickets. Rated 3 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$24.50
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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
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Gondola ride over Arthurs Seat with ocean and coastline views.
Cable Car Tours
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Round-Trip Family Pass
AU$92
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Round-Trip Family Pass. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$92
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
Visitors interacting with a horse at Churchill Island farm.
Parks
Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
from
AU$58
Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 393 ratings.From AU$58
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
Exterior of Scienceworks Museum illuminated at night.
Museums
Scienceworks Tickets
AU$15.01
Scienceworks Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From AU$15.01
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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

What our guests say

Lauren Mendes
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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
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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

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

Elizabeth Crowle
AU

Elizabeth

Australia
Mar 2026
The Penguin Parade was absolutely fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle. The restaurant in the Centre was well patronised and our meal was hot and delicious. Overall, it was a most rewarding experience and one we ticked off our bucket list. The Koala Sanctuary was also very interesting. We were able to read about the Centre and saw many koalas in the trees, also the ones in the restricted area due to Clamidyia. The Churchill Island experience was a real eye opener. The gentleman on the reception counter was very friendly and customer focused and invited us to return for lunch after our visit to the Chocolate Factory. The house was very well set out, showing the era it was built in and the restoration was very well done. All in all, the 3 Park pass was good value and interesting to do.

Koala Conservation Reserve 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 Musuem Tickets

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