The best family-friendly activities in Melbourne for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Melbourne, Australia
Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city …More

What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city...

3 hours
4.5 (1,492)
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$147
Peninsula Hot Springs Spa Experience and Express Transfer Shuttle

For the ultimate hydrotherapy session, enjoy a fast-track shuttle service from Melbourne, to the world class Peninsula Hot Springs. Discover a peaceful you, as you …More

For the ultimate hydrotherapy session, enjoy a fast-track shuttle service from Melbourne, to the world class Peninsula Hot Springs. Discover a peaceful you, as you...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (216)
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$133
Melbourne Premium Balloon Flight - FREE Photos + Video

From the vantage point of a wicker basket, you see the city laid out in miniature, the view is not static, and we’re moving with …More

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From the vantage point of a wicker basket, you see the city laid out in miniature, the view is not static, and we’re moving with...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (65)
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$433
Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne

Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails …More

Escape Melbourne on an unforgettable adventure with the Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour. Begin at Grants Picnic Ground, where native birdlife and serene rainforest trails...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (157)
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$125
Mornington Peninsula Wine Day Tour

Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is encircled by Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, and the Southern Ocean, and is …More

Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is encircled by Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay, and the Southern Ocean, and is...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (63)
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$239
Melbourne City Highlights & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Experience two completely different sides of Melbourne in one seamless day. Start with the city’s laneways, landmarks, gardens and sporting culture, then leave the city …More

Experience two completely different sides of Melbourne in one seamless day. Start with the city’s laneways, landmarks, gardens and sporting culture, then leave the city...

14 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (283)
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$153
Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years. Gently rise with the …More

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before with Global Ballooning Australia, Australia's #1 hot air balloon operator for over 30 years. Gently rise with the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (513)
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$346
Melbourne City Highlights Small Group Tour

Discover Melbourne through the eyes of an expert local guide, with stories, history and local insights that bring the city to life beyond the usual …More

Discover Melbourne through the eyes of an expert local guide, with stories, history and local insights that bring the city to life beyond the usual...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$62
Great Ocean Road Reverse Rainforest & 12 Apostles from Melbourne

Explore the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road without the crowds on our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour! This full-day adventure hits all the …More

Explore the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road without the crowds on our Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour! This full-day adventure hits all the...

13 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (263)
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$91
Yarra Valley Afternoon Delights with Local Tastings & Kangaroos

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before on this small-group afternoon adventure that perfectly blends indulgence, nature, and authentic Aussie wildlife. Sip world-class sparkling wines …More

Experience the Yarra Valley like never before on this small-group afternoon adventure that perfectly blends indulgence, nature, and authentic Aussie wildlife. Sip world-class sparkling wines...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (65)
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$136
Small-Group Great Ocean Road Classic Day Tour from Melbourne

Join your small group eco-tour for the spectacular journey along the Great Ocean Road - One of Australia’s greatest coastal drives, including the world famous …More

Join your small group eco-tour for the spectacular journey along the Great Ocean Road - One of Australia’s greatest coastal drives, including the world famous...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (341)
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$97
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur …More

In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (197)
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$94
Peninsula Hot Springs and Beach Boxes Day Trip from Melbourne

Bathe, relax and unwind at the Peninsula Hot Springs! Join us for the day as we relax in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hotsprings, followed …More

Bathe, relax and unwind at the Peninsula Hot Springs! Join us for the day as we relax in the Mornington Peninsula’s very own hotsprings, followed...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (65)
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$133
ArtVo Immersive Gallery Experience

ArtVo is an immersive art or ‘trick art’ gallery, where you are encouraged to touch the art and become part of the art by taking …More

ArtVo is an immersive art or ‘trick art’ gallery, where you are encouraged to touch the art and become part of the art by taking...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (432)
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$21
Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Melbourne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. …More

The Best Way to Discover Melbourne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (3)
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$3
Peninsula Hot Springs Day Trip with Bathing Entry from Melbourne

Exhilarate your senses with a full-day visit to the award-winning coastal oasis known as the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, only 90 mins from Melbourne. An idyllic escape for …More

Exhilarate your senses with a full-day visit to the award-winning coastal oasis known as the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, only 90 mins from Melbourne. An idyllic escape for...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (72)
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$133
Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging …More

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Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (31)
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$126
Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

Escape the crowds and experience the spectacular scenery and sunset over the Great Ocean Road on this small group tour. Depart mid-morning making your way …More

Escape the crowds and experience the spectacular scenery and sunset over the Great Ocean Road on this small group tour. Depart mid-morning making your way...

11 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (442)
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$97
Half-Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne with MCG Tour

City sightseeing with a difference. Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around …More

City sightseeing with a difference. Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (83)
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$191
Fitzroy True Crime Walking Tour

Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters …More

Join us on a 2 hour walking tour as we explore the streets of Fitzroy's old crime district and get to know the colourful characters...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (130)
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$35
Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour

Our tours are fun and educational. The places we visit have a focus on conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Our Medium size groups of up to …More

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Our tours are fun and educational. The places we visit have a focus on conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Our Medium size groups of up to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (31)
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$128
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