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🧒 Toddler Activities for Kids in South Yarra, Australia

162 play areas, exploration spots, and toddler-friendly activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in South Yarra

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens botanical garden in Bayside, VIC Activity
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The Royal Botanic Gardens offers 38 hectares of stunning landscapes perfect for families to explore together. Kids can run freely along winding paths, discover hidden ponds and wildlife, enjoy lakeside picnics, and learn about plants from around the world in this beautifully maintained outdoor space right in the heart of Melbourne.

🕑 2 to 4 hours

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Art Studio 48 educational institution in Glen Waverley, VIC🎨 Museum
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4.9(50)$9 mi · Glen Waverley

Art Studio 48 is a welcoming local art studio in Glen Waverley that sparks creativity in young artists through structured classes and hands-on workshops. With an exceptional 4.9-star rating and affordable pricing, this intimate studio provides a nurturing environment where children can explore various art techniques, develop their skills, and express themselves through guided creative activities.

🕑 1 hour per class session

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National Gallery of Victoria art gallery in Melbourne, VIC🎨 Museum
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4.7(25,267)$2 mi away

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum, offering outstanding family programs that make art accessible and exciting for children. With dedicated interactive galleries, hands-on art workshops, family-friendly guided tours, and special kid-focused exhibitions, the NGV transforms what could be a stuffy museum visit into an engaging creative adventure that sparks imagination and artistic expression in young minds.

🕑 2-3 hours

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Arts Centre Melbourne performing arts theater in Prahran, VIC🎨 Museum
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4.7(8,119)$2 mi · Prahran

Arts Centre Melbourne is a vibrant cultural hub perfect for families, offering hands-on creative workshops, kid-friendly performances, and engaging exhibitions that inspire young artists. This iconic venue on the Yarra River provides a welcoming space where children can explore theater, music, dance, and visual arts through interactive programs designed specifically for young learners.

🕑 1.5 to 3 hours depending on activities

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Fitzroy Gardens park in Melbourne, VIC🌳 Park
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4.7(7,005)Free2 mi away

Fitzroy Gardens is a stunning 64-acre Victorian-era park perfect for families seeking outdoor adventure in Melbourne's heart. Kids will love exploring the fairy tree carvings, running through tree-lined avenues, playing in dedicated playgrounds, and visiting the historic Cook's Cottage, while parents appreciate the beautiful landscaping and peaceful atmosphere.

🕑 2 to 4 hours

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Fawkner Park park in South Yarra, VIC🌳 Park
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4.7(3,236)Free

Fawkner Park is a sprawling 40-acre urban oasis in the heart of South Yarra, offering families endless opportunities for outdoor play and relaxation. With well-maintained playgrounds, wide open lawns perfect for picnics and ball games, sports facilities, and tree-lined pathways, it's a local favorite that provides a genuine Australian park experience just minutes from Melbourne's city center.

🕑 2 to 4 hours

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Edinburgh Gardens park in Fitzroy, VIC🌳 Park
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4.7(2,892)Free4 mi · Fitzroy

Edinburgh Gardens is a beloved local park offering wide open green spaces perfect for picnics, ball games, and letting kids burn off energy. With multiple playgrounds, sports facilities, and a relaxed community atmosphere, it's an ideal spot for families to experience Melbourne's outdoor lifestyle like a local rather than a tourist.

🕑 1.5 to 3 hours

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Booran Reserve park in Hawthorn, VIC🌳 Park
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4.7(2,703)Free4 mi · Hawthorn

Booran Reserve is a spacious neighborhood park offering excellent playground facilities, open grassy areas for ball games, and walking trails perfect for family strolls. With its combination of active play equipment, sports facilities, and peaceful natural settings, this free park provides hours of entertainment for kids while parents can relax in the scenic surroundings.

🕑 1.5-3 hours

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Alexandra Gardens garden in Melbourne, VIC🌳 Park
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4.7(1,764)Free2 mi away

Alexandra Gardens is a stunning riverside oasis in central Melbourne that combines natural beauty with excellent play facilities. Located along the Yarra River, this expansive park offers everything families need for a memorable day out: modern playgrounds, a skate park, wide open lawns perfect for games, and scenic walking paths with views of Melbourne's skyline.

🕑 2-4 hours

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Library at The Dock library in Docklands, VIC📚 Library
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4.7(662)Free4 mi · Docklands

Library at The Dock is a stunning, modern community library in Melbourne's waterfront Docklands district, purpose-built with families in mind. With dedicated children's areas, regular storytelling sessions, and interactive learning spaces, it's a perfect rainy-day activity or quiet retreat where kids can explore books while parents relax in stylish surroundings overlooking Victoria Harbour.

🕑 1 to 2 hours

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Sam Merrifield Library library in Moonee Ponds, VIC📚 Library
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4.7(132)Free7 mi · Moonee Ponds

Sam Merrifield Library is a welcoming community hub in Melbourne's inner suburbs that offers fantastic free entertainment and learning opportunities for families. With dedicated children's sections, interactive resources, and regular story time sessions, it's an ideal rainy day activity or quiet afternoon destination where kids can explore books, participate in programs, and develop a love of reading.

🕑 1-2 hours

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Hawthorn Library library in Hawthorn, VIC📚 Library
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4.7(110)Free2 mi · Hawthorn

Hawthorn Library is a welcoming community hub perfect for families traveling to Melbourne with young children. With regular story time sessions, dedicated children's programs, and extensive educational resources, it provides a quiet, air-conditioned break from sightseeing while keeping little ones engaged and entertained.

🕑 1-2 hours

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