Fun Winter Activities for Families in South-East Melbourne
Winter in South-East Melbourne brings a cozy chill to the air, perfect for fun family adventures. Whether you love staying warm indoors or enjoying an outdoor activity, there’s something exciting for everyone.
Here are our top recommendations for winter activities that will keep your family smiling and create wonderful memories.
Puffing Billy’s Train of Lights
Get ready for an enchanting journey as Puffing Billy’s Train of Lights returns to the tracks, captivating passengers with a magical winter experience through the Dandenong Ranges. As the train chugs along, you'll be treated to a display of sparkles, rainbows, and hypnotic patterns that light up the trees, tracks, and passing towns.
Your journey will take you along the historic narrow-gauge track to Gembrook Station, where you’ll enjoy a 55-minute stopover. Warm up by the crackling open fire pits with hot chocolate and live acoustic music, and savor a sausage sizzle provided by the Rotary Club of Emerald and District. Don’t miss your chance to see the rolling hills of Gembrook in a whole new light on this unforgettable winter adventure!
Frosted - A Winter Spectacular! To Celebrate Christmas in July
Embark on a magical winter journey at FROSTED – A Winter Spectacular, celebrating Christmas in July! During the months of June and July, the big field in Narre Warren opposite Westfield Fountain Gate will be transformed into a whimsical sanctuary where all can revel in the magic of a traditional winter Christmas in July under the Big Top.
Lose yourself in the breathtaking beauty of an immersive winter wonderland featuring a Snow Land, Elf’s Village, Polar Bear Ball Pit and more. Bring your loved ones to this festival and enjoy the beauty of a Christmas in July.
Legoland Discovery Centre Chadstone
If your kids love LEGO, then LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Melbourne is the perfect indoor playground for a fun-filled day. There are plenty of activities for younger children, such as the DUPLO Farm and soft play, and for the older ones there is the LEGO Racers, the underwater world, the creative workshops and more.
Located at Chadstone Shopping Centre, LEGOLAND offers the ultimate LEGO adventure for children and families to enjoy together.
Honeyccino Kids Cafe
Looking for a cosy winter activity to do with the kids? Honeyccino Kids Cafe is the perfect spot! This charming new play cafe caters to young children and their parents, offering a warm and inviting place to relax with a hot coffee.
Kids can explore multiple play spaces spread over two levels, featuring an epic ball pit, slides, trampolines, and even a ride-on train that departs every 30 minutes! Meanwhile, parents can enjoy ample cafe seating with clear views of the play areas, delicious coffee, and their famous family recipe sausage rolls. Honeyccino Kids Cafe is the ideal winter retreat for families seeking fun and comfort.
Caribbean Rollerama
Caribbean Rollerama, Melbourne’s favourite skating rink, is the perfect destination for a fun winter activity to do with the kids. Their spacious, purpose-built rink offers casual skate sessions, classes, events, and parties suitable for all ages.
With a DJ booth, disco ball, arcade games, a kiosk, party room, skate hire desk, and shop, we have everything you need for an exciting family outing.
Bunjil Place Library
This brilliantly designed library caters to young readers with three dedicated Kid Zones that take up almost the entire ground floor. Curved shelves create inviting reading pods, and there are specific areas for picture storybooks, junior fiction, and levelled reading boxes for guided practice.
Your little ones can choose a book and snuggle into a cozy cubby hole to explore the pictures. In the farthest corner, you'll find levelled seating where Mr. Ted hangs out, along with dress-ups, puzzles, and board books for even the youngest readers. The Library at Bunjil Place offers a warm and engaging environment for a delightful winter outing with your kids.
With many of these places conveniently located 5 to 30 minutes away from our place, offering a mix of cozy indoor activities and exciting outdoor experiences, there’s no shortage of ways to keep your family entertained and have a memorable staycation at our place. So, bundle up, explore, and make the most of the winter season together!