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as the title says the fam bam and I are heading to the land of Mexicans for the long weekend.
DS will be 2 by then so looking for toddler friendly things to stay and do.
firstly child friendly accommodation. thinking serviced apartments or something in CBD.
I was born in Melbourne but have no idea. the last time I went to the zoo was back in the 80's when the first gorilla was born there.
so hit me with your ideas. we will have a hire car so travel Is no issue.
Maybe try serviced apartments in East Melbourne or along St Kilda Road so you are near some of the parks. The Botanical Gardens are good - check out the Children's Garden. Watch and feed the ducks. Haven't been to the zoo in a while but every small person I know loves it. Kids under 15 are free weekends, public holidays and school holidays. If you have a membership at your city zoo you might have reciprocal rights for free entry. Catch the tourist tram around the city - it's free. The Museum has some good kids stuff - check it online.
Just saw the hire car bit - Werribee and Healesville Zoo and Sanctuary are good too. P
How about a free ride or two on the City Circle Tram? Great free fun for a 2 year old.
I forgot about the trams.
Zoo is awesome!
Birrarung Marr has a great playground.
Museum is cheap and has a great kids section plus ours love the dinosaur and bug exhibit.
Aquarium is great but excy.
Kids garden at the Botanical Gardens is great for a play, particularly if warm as they can wade (take bathers and a towel) and a picnic.
St Kilda for beach strolls and 7 apples ice-cream!
All of the above plus puffing billy if you don't mind the drive?
How far is puffing billy
Bout an hour from the city
I actually prefer to get the train to puffing billy - seems quicker than driving and is easy from the city - Belgrave train station has its own access way to Puffing Billy station so is really easy (easier than parking I reckon) - as long as you work out your times is fine - we did it in December by train again (3 adults 2 kids don't fit in our car) and was really nice way to do it. The kids love the normal trains too (even though they go on them alot). If you go only go to Lakeside is my suggestion - that is an hour each way and there isn't really alot more to see by going all the way to Gembrook, plus there is more to do at Lakeside - big picnic area with walks, a little swimming pool, pedal boats on the lake, a little model railway exhibit, cafe etc - the first time we went on it went all the way to Gembrook but isn't worth the extra time or money IMO - spend the extra time at Lakeside instead.
My two both love a wander along South Bank - the NGV kids area is quite good for an hour (especially if wet) and the garden out the back is nice to have a look at. Round the front of Hamer Hall if you are walking from NGV to South Bank there are some excellent mirrors (part of the building) but kept my 3 year old entertained for ages. A trip on the boat along the Yarra is nice - we like the one to Williamstown
Zoo
Werribee zoo
Aquarium
Science works
Museum
NGV kids space
Birung marr
Children's gardens at botanical gardens
Puffing billy
Collingwood children's farm
Bundoora park children's farm
Cruise on yarra
Crown light show
Play centres
thanks ladies. the accommodation seems to be the problem now :( I have no idea where I should be looking
Look at Punt Hill apartments, they have locations all over Melb and in some suburbs. Also, Nova Stargate is reasonable, it's pretty much next door to the Vic Market.
squee!!! so glad you're coming lovely! i second tinks suggestion of Punt Hill Apartments. also check out wotif.com closer to the date as they have some good deals :)
thank you beautifuls.
G we will arrange a meet up if you want. we there for 6 days
sounds good!! i'll Pm you my mobile so we can organise it closer to the date :) my DH has a 3days on 4days off roster so i can do Sundays Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays! ( tue and wed would have to be afternoon though as we have the girls swimming lessons in the mornings)
bump.
accom help needed lol
What is your budget for accommodation??? (Per night)
no more than $150 and needs to be a 2bed or DS won't sleep for 6 days
Hmmm...I think you might struggle getting anything inner city for that price. Especially as it is peak. Have a look further out.
Eta - Just had a quick look at punthill Knox (which is in Wantirna Sth, about 25km from city). A one bdrm apartment is $195 a night over Easter. The two bedroom are $265 a night.
Check out the short stays website. You might find something cheaper in a house very close to the city (like a few suburbs out) especially as its a week long stay.
thanks ladies.
can u throw a few suburbs at me. I have no idea
Chetwynd apartment on stays is $150 per night. 5 mins from the city. There's a few in your price range.
thanks Rouge I will have a squizz
everything booked yay
woohoo
we booked at punthill sth Yarra.
Woohoo! I'm not sure if we will be around but if we are I would love to catch up too!
yaaay!! :leap:
so excited. I havent been to melb for about 10 years. I'm looking forward to going and seeing all the places my late mum and nan lived in.
plus also looking forwArd seeing anyone that would be interested in a meet up and those I have already had the pleasure of meeting.
science works is so much fun for both adults and children.
as for accomodation we normally just check out wotif and book an apartment with kitchen. stayz is a good website for longer stays.
It's this weekend YAY
Woohoo Cant Wait For Cuddles!
From me or small person lol