#01Nature
St Kilda Penguin Viewing
St Kilda6.9 km4.9 ★ (1,327 logs)
AGES4–14 yrs
TIME1 hour
Wild little penguins waddling home at sunset — free
FREE Outdoor
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Victoria, Australia
Kids' activities in Melbourne
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#02Nature
Ian Potter Children's Garden
South Yarra2.8 km4.8 ★ (1,942 logs)
AGES2–10 yrs
TIME1–2 hours
A garden designed for muddy hands and wild imaginations
FREE Outdoor Fenced
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#03Museums
Melbourne Museum Children's Gallery
Carlton2.1 km4.8 ★ (2,874 logs)
AGES3–10 yrs
TIMEHalf day
Dig, build and dress up through 150 years of play
$ Rainproof Party ready
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