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Timezone Highpoint
★4.5(1,235 reviews)$Arcade
🕑 2-3 hours👶 Best for ages 4-16. Younger children (4-8) enjoy the kiddie rides, simple redemption games, and prize collecting, while tweens and teens gravitate toward racing simulators, sports games, VR experiences, and competitive multiplayer games. Toddlers under 4 may find limited options but can enjoy watching and trying a few gentle rides.🧡 Saved by 250+ families
About
Timezone Highpoint is a massive entertainment arcade located inside Highpoint Shopping Centre, offering hundreds of games from classic arcade favorites to the latest virtual reality experiences. With redemption games where kids can win prizes, racing simulators, basketball hoops, and age-appropriate options for toddlers through teens, it's a reliably fun indoor activity rain or shine. The venue's impressive 4.5-star rating from over 1,200 reviews speaks to its consistent quality and family appeal.
Highlights
- ✓Hundreds of arcade games including racing simulators, sports games, shooting games, and VR experiences
- ✓Redemption games where kids collect tickets to exchange for prizes at the prize counter
- ✓Kiddie rides and age-appropriate games for younger children in dedicated sections
- ✓Latest technology games and experiences regularly updated to keep things fresh
- ✓Birthday party packages and event hosting available
Pro Tips
- 1.Purchase a PowerCard rather than paying per game for better value. Load it with credit online before you arrive to save time and often get bonus credits.
- 2.Visit on weekday mornings (especially Tuesday or Wednesday) right when they open at 10:00 AM for the quietest experience and no wait times for popular games.
- 3.Set a budget with your kids before entering and explain how the PowerCard works. Many games are redemption-based, so decide in advance whether you're aiming for prizes or just playing for fun.
- 4.The venue is inside Highpoint Shopping Centre, one of Melbourne's largest malls, so combine your visit with shopping or use the extensive food court for meals. Park in the shopping center's free car park.
- 5.International visitors should note that Australian currency is required. Load your PowerCard with AUD at the kiosks inside. Tapping your international credit/debit card usually works but check with your bank about foreign transaction fees.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) offer the quietest experience. Avoid Friday and Saturday evenings when the arcade is open until midnight and attracts large crowds of teenagers. School holidays can be very busy, so arrive right at opening if visiting during those periods.
What to Know
Games use a rechargeable PowerCard system rather than coins or tokens. The venue is located inside Highpoint Shopping Centre with ample free parking and wheelchair accessibility. Food is not sold inside Timezone, but the shopping center has an extensive food court and restaurants nearby.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round and ideal for rainy Melbourne days. Extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights (until midnight) make it popular with older kids and teens on weekends. School holiday periods see increased crowds, so plan accordingly. Special promotions and bonus credit offers often run during Australian school holidays.
Nearby Eats
Highpoint Shopping Centre's extensive food court offers dozens of options including Grill'd (gourmet burgers kids love), Nando's (peri-peri chicken), and various Asian, Italian, and fast food choices. For a sit-down meal, try Rashays or one of the family-friendly restaurants on the dining level.
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