Family Activities
Family Fun
While Victoria’s Heartland is a glorious place for couples to relax and rejuvenate, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained, too.
The region’s brilliant eateries, playgrounds and natural landmarks offer exceptional experiences to eat, play and explore. The kids won’t even remember they have a tablet while they’re exploring a hedge maze or watching for wildlife on a walk.
Family Friendly Stays
RACV Goldfields Resort Creswick features family friendly rooms, a heated outdoor pool, mountain bike trails, tennis courts and a golf course – along with family friendly dining at Four Founders restaurant. While picturesque Cleveland Estate in Lancefield has a luxurious two-bedroom family suite or a grand six-bedroom 1880s homestead. Other options for large family gatherings include Lawson Lodge and BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park, both offering plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy. Or check out the websites of companies like Daylesford Country Retreats, Dayget, Flophouse and Relax Holiday Rentals, all who offer a suite of family friendly accommodation options.
Must-do family activities
Kids love the Victorian Miniature Railway in Harcourt, where they can enjoy a ride on the largest 7¼‑inch gauge railway in Victoria, set across 65 picturesque acres with views of Mount Alexander and scenic creek frontage. Nearby, the magnificent Buda Historic House & Garden combines history with a stunning garden. Pop to the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens afterwards and circumnavigate the picturesque Lake Johanna.
Kyneton Community Park, located within the Kyneton Botanic Gardens, has table tennis, tractors and swings, and waterplay during summer. In Mount Macedon, Forest Glade Gardens is a hit for all ages. At almost 100-years old, the garden covers around 6 hectares (or 14.5 acres). Wander through the gardens at your own leisure, taking in the huge exotic trees, beautiful woodland area, cool fern gully and delightful Japanese garden.
In Romsey, the sensory playground at Romsey Ecotherapy Park, with its ropes course and open spaces is a popular choice, as is the expansive Children’s Park in Woodend. Nearby, discover the mystery and intrigue of Hanging Rock, being sure to keep your eyes out for the resident koalas.
Just outside Daylesford, Maze House delivers good old-fashioned fun with a hedge maze and carnival games, while Tuki is another popular option, where you can catch fresh trout from one of the trout ponds.
In Creswick, older kids will love hitting the pump track and trails at Djuwang Baring mountain bike park. Cool off afterwards Calembeen Park, which is home to old-school diving boards. While younger kid love the Creswick Splash Park.
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