Your Guide to Winter School Holidays in Melbourne
Is Melbourne a good destination for families with kids?
Melbourne is a top pick for families, especially in winter. Big name attractions, exciting animal encounters and easy days out that give the city its own flare. Add in kid-friendly public transport options (hello iconic trams), and getting around with kids is a total breeze.
Best areas in Melbourne for kids in winter
- Southbank
- St Kilda
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Chadstone
- Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Top attractions for kids in Melbourne
Tips for travelling to Melbourne with kids
- Use the free trams, just make sure to get on and off within the Free Tram Zone
- Get a Youth myki card, it makes all forms of public transport free for kids
- Pack a rain jacket, you just never know in Melbourne
- Pre purchase attraction tickets, waiting in the cold isn’t fun for the little ones
Ultimate 5-day Melbourne itinerary for the family
Day 1 – Southbank: SEA LIFE Melbourne, Southbank Boulevard Play Space, Metart World, Melbourne Skydeck
Day 2 - Fitzroy Gardens: The Conservatory, Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour, Australian Sports Museum Tour
Day 3 – Chadstone: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Imaginationation, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Holey Moley
Day 4 – Day trip: Phillip Island or Mount Buller
Day 5 – St Kilda: Luna Park, Penguins at St Kilda Pier, Acland Street Village
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