#01 · 4.9 ★
St Kilda Penguin Viewing
St Kilda · 6.9 km · Outdoor · $
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#02 Ian Potter Children's Garden
DISTRICT
South Yarra
DIST
2.8 km
AGES
2–10
SETTING
Outdoor
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Free
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DISTRICT
Carlton
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2.1 km
AGES
2–10
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Rainproof
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$$
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4.8 ★
#04 Collingwood Children's Farm
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Collingwood
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4.0 km
AGES
2–12
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Outdoor
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$
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#05 Scienceworks Lightning Room
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Spotswood
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7.5 km
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4–14
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$$
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4.7 ★
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