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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

Children observing starfish at Sea Life Melbourne aquarium.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Aquariums
from
AU$39
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings.From AU$39
Free cancellation
Penguins walking on the beach at dusk during the Penguin Parade, Phillip Island.
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island
Parks
AU$58.50
Phillip Island 3 Parks Pass: Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve & Churchill Island. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 425 ratings.From AU$58.50
Visitors taking a selfie at the Our Wondrous Planet exhibit in Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne Musuem Tickets
Museums
AU$18
Melbourne Musuem Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 182 ratings.From AU$18
Free cancellation
Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline in the background.
1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
Sightseeing Cruises
from AU$35
AU$31.50
10% off
1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3101 ratings.From AU$31.50
Free cancellation
Horse-drawn carriage on street outside Sovereign Hill Museum, showcasing historical buildings.
Sovereign Hill Tickets
Museums
AU$52.50
Sovereign Hill Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings.From AU$52.50
Free cancellation
Crowd enjoying festive lights at Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights event.
Sovereign Hill Winter Wonderlights Tickets
Museums
from
AU$45
Sovereign Hill Winter Wonderlights Tickets. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$45
Free cancellation
Koala resting in a tree at Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island.
Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
Parks
from
AU$17.50
Koala Conservation Reserve Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 453 ratings.From AU$17.50
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Puffing Billy steam train crossing a trestle bridge in lush forest, Melbourne.
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour
Guided Tours
from
AU$195
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Ride & Phillip Island Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings.From AU$195
Gondola ride at Arthurs Seat Eagle with view of coastline and landscape below.
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ride Tickets
Landmarks
from
AU$24.50
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ride Tickets. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From AU$24.50
Free cancellation
Gondola ride over Arthurs Seat with ocean and coastline views.
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Round-Trip Family Pass
Cable Car Tours
AU$92
Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Round-Trip Family Pass. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$92
Exterior of Scienceworks Museum illuminated at night.
Scienceworks Tickets
Museums
AU$15
Scienceworks Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From AU$15
Free cancellation
Group of people on boardwalk overlooking ocean at penguin parade site.
From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade
Guided Tours
AU$177
From Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$177
Free cancellation
Visitors interacting with a horse at Churchill Island farm.
Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks
Parks
AU$58.50
Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings.From AU$58.50
Cruise boat on Yarra River with Melbourne skyline at sunset.
1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River
Sightseeing Cruises
AU$70
1.5-Hour Small-Group Sunset Sightseeing Cruise on Yarra River. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings.From AU$70
Free cancellation
Family exploring Aschombe Maze & Lavender Gardens, surrounded by lush greenery.
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens Entry Tickets
Parks
AU$22
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens Entry Tickets. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$22

What our guests say

Mohamed A

Saudi Arabia
Couple
3 weeks ago
The museum is absolutely great! We enjoyed all the halls there, especially the fossils one. It took approximately 3 hours to go through all the museum.

Melbourne Musuem Tickets

Georgina L

Australia
Couple
May 2026

+2 more

My partner and I have just moved to Australia from the UK and so many people had recommended the 3 park pass. Being Yorkshire folk, we felt at home in the pastoral setting with the farm animals! We spent our Sunday exploring the parks and all the wonderful animals. It brought us so much joy. The farm on Churchill Island is very well presented with so much information and activities available for its guests. We loved the highland cows! We ended the day with the penguin parade which was also very well run.

Churchill Island Tickets & Optional Entry to Phillip Island Nature Parks

Brad W

Australia
Couple
Apr 2026
Getting to see so many Koalas in their natiral environment. Rodger had a wonderfuly timed awakening and moving from his rest over to have a feed, giving those present at the time an excellent veiw of his natural behaviour.

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

Khristie C

Australia
Family
Apr 2026

+2 more

We loved our cruise along the Yarra! Very informative and so relaxing. A great way to see the city. The staff were lovely and the boat was comfy. We sat outside at the back and had a great time. We highly recommend and will do it again next time we're in Melbourne.

1-Hour Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

Lauren M

Australia
Group
Jan 2026
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 V

Australia
Family
Jan 2026
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

Karen M

Australia
Family
Dec 2025
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

Eliza M

Australia
Couple
Yesterday
Well organised event with great staff knowledge throughout event. Penguins are gorgeous and the board walk viewing at the end was epic! Highly recommend this for anyone keen on a up close and personal wildlife experience.

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

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