Caroline Springs Library is a lively community hub in the heart of Caroline Springs. With flexible spaces and a range of resources and technology, it is a great place to visit for work or play.
The library is also home to CS Gallery – a vibrant space for local and emerging artists to share their work with the community and bring their art to life with public programs and interactive experiences.
At the Real Dill, they play to connect.
They're here to help you move with purpose, laugh a little louder, and feel like you belong. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or chasing down every point, the Real Dill are more than just courts - it's your club, your crew, your new hangout to rally and chill. This is pickleball with energy, with vibe, with heart. Welcome to the club.
Looking for a peaceful place to get outdoors and explore? Kororoit Creek is a great spot to enjoy a walk or bike ride while taking in the natural surroundings.
Shared walking and cycling trails follow the creek through Caroline Springs, offering beautiful waterway views and the chance to hear local birdlife and frogs along the way. Whether you're looking for a relaxing stroll, a scenic ride or simply somewhere to enjoy a little time in nature, Kororoit Creek is well worth a visit.
The Bowery Theatre, located within St Albans Community Centre, is a hub for creative arts and cultural events.
The Bowery Theatre is named after the late artist, Leigh Bowery who grew up near the Theatre. Leigh Bowery was one of the most influential international arts figures of the 80s and 90s. A celebrated fixture of the fashion, nightlife and avant-garde scenes in London and New York, he was known for his flamboyant get-ups, larger than life personality and bold performance art. As a creative space the Bowery theatre is inspired by his legacy.
The Bowery presents a diverse bi-annual season of theatre, music, dance and children's programming, including work curated from Australia's finest performing artists/arts companies, self-produced work that is reflective of the local community, and performance work made by local artists.
The facility provides a fun and engaging space to develop important road safety skills and gain confidence on bicycles, tricycles and scooters.
Conveniently located next to Bridge Road Children's and Community Centre, the Atherstone Traffic School consists of a variety intersections and signage to mimic the features of a real traffic experience within a more controlled environment. There are public barbeques and toilet facilities on site.
The Atherstone Traffic School is open to the public and bookings are not required.
Users are required to bring their own bicycle, tricycle or scooter and helmet.
Award-winning Aquatic and Wellness Centre with cutting-edge facilities including two massive indoor/outdoor waterslides, a 50-metre swimming pool, a delicious cafe and a kids' splash park - everything your family could dream of!
Located in Keilor Downs, just 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 25 minutes from Melbourne CBD.
Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is the perfect place for family fun and fitness.
Looking for a peaceful spot to slow down and enjoy the outdoors? This quiet reserve is situated where the Toolern Creek meets the Werribee River. Lozzbert Reserve is a beautiful little escape, with lush green spaces, walking paths and plenty of room to enjoy some fresh air. There's a lovely picnic area with parking, making it a great spot to bring along a picnic and enjoy some time outdoors.
Twenty kilometres north west of Melbourne’s business area is an impressive rock formation called the Organ Pipes. Formed by cooling and cracking volcanic lava, the organ pipes look just like their name suggests, towering above the river below.
A short walk away you can also see the Rosetta Stone that looks like the spokes of a wheel, a Tessellated pavement and fossils over four million years old. Great for social gatherings, the park also has picnic spots and easy walking tracks.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.
Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.
Melton Reservoir (also known as Exford Weir) is located on the Werribee River approximately six kilometres south of the township of Melton. It is a popular area for recreation.
The Melton Recreational Reserve picnic area is opened to the public and facilities include a playground and toilets.
Land-based fishing is permitted anywhere on the reservoir shoreline accessed via Clarkes Road or Waterford Estate.
Powered boating south of the railway bridge is under the control of the Melbourne Runabout and Speedboat Club. Non-powered craft can access the reservoir from Clarkes Road, however they must remain north of the railway bridge.
Southern Rural Water manages dams and catchments carefully to maintain a high-quality supply of water. Visitors are encouraged to minimise any impact to Melton Reservoir and its surrounds and to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time there.
The Melton Botanic Garden is a great place to visit, with plants that tolerate a dry climate and low water conditions.
An outstanding feature of the garden is the internationally accredited Dryland Eucalyptus Arboretum, holding a nationally registered collection of more than 100 species of Eucalypt with many understorey native plant species.
There are Indigenous plantings, including creek and lake rehabilitation, Indigenous Grassland and the Koori Student Garden.
Marvel at the magnificent old River Red Gums. explore the Victorian Volcanic Plains, Bushfoods , Sensory, West Australian/South Australian , Eastern Australian Dryland, Southern African, Mediterranean Region and the Californian, Central and South American Gardens.
There are many more accessible paths covering the site. Come along and explore nature.
An award winning nature play space featuring natural play equipment, sand and water play, climbing opportunities, artistic sculptures inspired by nature, seating, a central pathway, new plants and trees and turfed areas will delight the young and young at heart.
Facilities include amphitheatre suitable for holding weddings and other events, barbeques and public toilets nearby, seating and picnic tables throughout.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times, doggy doo collection bags must be carried and used.
The Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden hold plants sales at the nursery. For more information, please visit the website.
Hannah Watts Park boasts many fun attractions, including in-ground trampolines, a tower with giant slide and climbing elements, flying fox, swings, including a parent and child swing, a nest swing and an all abilities swing with back and neck support and a whirly go-round (includes space and access for a wheelchair).
There are natural play features including a dry creek bed for tactile and imaginative play. There's also a course of stepping stones, log steppers and balance logs, accessible play panels at the base of the large tower, including a shop front and musical play, sensory play and natural hideout areas.
There are generous picnic shelters with wheelchair accessible barbecues, tables and drinking fountain, as well as an accessible toilet block.
The Willows Historical Park is a picturesque public open space located in the heart of the Melton Township showcasing the history of Melton from its establishment to the present day.
Features of the Willows include: Willows Historical homestead tours available from Melton District Historical Society (MDHS) on Wednesday and Sundays between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM or by appointment.
Historical walking trail, native garden, barbeque and undercover picnic area, public amenities, Melton Men's Shed. Dunvegan Cottage which is a historically significant bluestone cottage located within the grounds of The Willows Historical Park. The Victorian style house with gable roof, verandah and coarse, square rubble bluestone walls served as the town's first police station.
The Willows Historical Park is open every day, during daylight hours.
Melton Library and Learning Hub is a state-of-the art community hub in the heart of Melton. It is the first library in Australia to be awarded a five Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). With two spacious floors featuring plenty of communal study and lounge spaces, it is the perfect place for relaxation, learning and family-friendly entertainment.
The library also features a large local and family history collection, as well as community art and exhibition spaces.
The Brimbank Park playscape is a haven for creative play. Children and their families will be inspired to connect with nature as they play. The playscape is designed for children of all abilities to play, explore and socialise in the outdoors. Brimbank Park is also part of Parks Victoria's Autism Friendly Visits initiative, find out more on their website.
Walk or cycle along the extensive network of trails. With over 10 kilometres of tracks in Brimbank Park and the Maribyrnong River Trail, you're bound to find a walk that's right for you.
There are several picnic areas in Brimbank Park. Gas barbecues, shelters and picnic tables are available free of charge. If picnics aren't your style, stop by Lumbar and Co for your caffeine fix, a sweet treat or a delicious healthy lunch.
Brimbank Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri Peoples.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit Emergency Victoria's website.
Just a short drive from the heart of the city is the Maribyrnong Valley Parklands featuring Brimbank Park and Horseshoe Bend Farm. The parklands offer ideal settings for picnics, walks along the extensive network of trails, fishing, canoeing and bird watching, all set within peaceful parklands surrounded by prolific birdlife.
Note: Horseshoe Bend Farm is not open to visitors.
Horseshoe Bend Farm is a popular destination for visitors of all ages. During the week it is regularly occupied by young families, play groups, primary schools and older recreation groups.
Before you go
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.
Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.
Navan Park is an all-abilities play space next to a lake and includes a fenced, off-lead dog park.
Along with the play equipment, a path runs around the park, perfect for walking, bike riding and scooting.
There are sheltered barbeque facilities as well as water fountains.
Navan Park playground highlights includes the ‘Rocket Ship Playground' featuring two long twisty metal slides curling around a central climbing tower. Babies and toddlers will especially enjoy the sandpit.
The Smash Room is Melbourne's newest and most exciting entertainment venue that's loads of fun for all ages.
Visitors have the ability to smash things like televisions, and PlayStations, in a safe and clean environment.
The Smash Room is also the only venue in Australia that allows groups of people in a Smash Room at once.
Great for date nights, groups of friends, birthday parties, work functions, and more.
UV Glow in the Dark table tennis and Arcade Gaming are just some of the other fun activities offered at The Smash Room.
Two conveniently located sites in Melbourne (Keilor and Moorabbin) make this the perfect entertainment solution for any event, activity, gathering, or day out.
Ages 13 and up.
Animal Land Children's Farm - the ultimate family experience.
What makes Animal Land so popular with families is that you can get to actively hold, pat, feed, ride, milk and truly experience what farm life is like.
This unique country life experience allows you to meet, greet and interact with all of your favourite farmyard animals including cows, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chooks, ponies, alpacas, donkeys, deer, turkeys, peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs and more.
You will enjoy non stop entertainment as you participate in all the farm's fun filled activities including a hand led pony ride, a stroll around the farm to feed the animals and nursing the baby animals too. Collect the eggs from the chooks, feed the ducks on the dam, go ponding, plant a tree and have a go at growing some seedlings. Even try your luck at farm sports such as poopa scooping.
Located just 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, this unrivalled day of family fun is in easy reach.
Animal Land Children's Farm is famous for the sensory experience it offers visitors of all ages and a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with cute farm animals.
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to the public from 10:00am to 3:00pm (last admission 12:30pm)
AquaPulse is a huge indoor aquatic and leisure centre with an aquatic playground, shallow pools, lap pools, a rehabilitation pool, spa, sauna, fitness centre and two gigantic water slides.
The main drawcard for families is the aquatic playground, which is the perfect play area for younger children, with slides, water cannons and a giant tipping bucket. Older kids (125 cm and over) and those that are young at heart will love the water slides.
Even in winter you can stay all day, the centre is heated to the perfect temperature for splashing about.
If you are visiting the region, casual passes are also available for lap swimming and the fitness centre.
AquaPulse is centrally located just 30-minutes from Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport.
There is ample parking or if arriving by public transport the transport hub at Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre is only a five-minute walk away.
Encore Events Centre hosts some of Werribee’s biggest events, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and meetings, with spaces catering for small and intimate events up to 1,000 people.
The venue is fully serviced, with catering, audio visual technology and an experienced team to bring it all together.
Located between Victoria’s two airports and in close proximity to Melbourne’s CBD, the venue is a central point for meetings, functions and business events.
The modern facilities include ample parking for those driving and the venue is a five minute walk from Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, which has a large bus terminal with a Skybus connection to or from Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport.
Spirits of Time and Place Sculpture Trail is an outdoor public art experience located within GJ Hosken Reserve in Altona North. Created by renowned local artist Geoffrey Ricardo, the trail features a series of striking three metre high sculptures inspired by the natural environment, cultural heritage and industrial history of the Kororoit Creek landscape.
Set among open parkland and native vegetation, the artworks invite visitors to explore stories of place through a unique blend of art and nature. The sculptures form part of a landscape that has been transformed through decades of community effort and environmental restoration, creating a rich habitat for local plants, birds and wildlife.
Spirits of Time and Place offers a distinctive cultural experience in Melbourne's west, attracting visitors interested in public art, photography, local history and the natural environment.
Best known for the adventure playground, Presidents Park is also a great spot for dogs and to enjoy walks along the Werribee River.
The playground, skate park and barbeque pavilions are a big hit with families, especially in the late afternoon and on weekends. The adventure playground has equipment for both younger and older children, including climbing walls, swings and cubby houses. It’s a great place to catch-up with family and friends.
Take the 2km walk around the park. You can follow the path along Werribee River and enjoy the soundtrack of native birds or take a seat by the lake for some quiet contemplation along the way. The shared paths can be accessed from all entry points and the paths link with trails that will take you into Werribee or surrounding suburbs.
It’s not all action - all the time. If you’re looking for a quiet escape the best times to enjoy the park are early mornings and during the day.
Presidents Park is the perfect outing for your dog too. There is an off-lead dog park, a dog obedience club and dogs are permitted off lead along most of the shared paths. In the warmer months your dog will love a swim in the lake.
Within Presidents Park you’ll also find some of the city’s major sporting grounds, including hockey, softball and baseball.
BattleKart Melbourne is located in West Footscray and offers one of the most unique entertainment experiences in Australia. As the only augmented reality go-karting experience of its kind in the world, BattleKart Melbourne combines real electric go-karting with immersive digital projections to create a completely new way to race, compete and play.
Set inside a large warehouse space, the venue features multiple game modes that change throughout each session, offering a dynamic and highly interactive experience for groups, friends, families and corporate events. Unlike traditional go-karting, BattleKart's technology allows drivers to experience different styles of gameplay within a single session, delivering an experience that feels closer to stepping into a real-life video game.
BattleKart Melbourne caters to birthday parties, corporate events, school groups and private bookings, with tailored packages available for both small and large groups. The venue also includes comfortable spectator areas and function spaces for team-building and special events.
BattleKart Melbourne is easily accessible from Melbourne's CBD and surrounding suburbs, with on-site parking available and public transport options nearby.
URBNSURF Melbourne is Australia's first urban surfing park, delivering authentic experiences for guests of all ages and abilities, located just minutes from Melbourne Airport's terminals and a short drive from the Melbourne CBD.
Within the park's crystal-clear surfing lagoon (similar in size to the MCG), up to 600 perfect, ocean-like surfing waves are created every hour - from gentle, rolling whitewater waves for learners and beginners, through to steep, barrelling waves that will challenge even the most experienced surfers.
URBNSURF Melbourne offers one hour surf sessions for 'freesurfing', and structured one hour and 45 minute surf lessons. All-day spectator passes are also available.
In addition to the surfing action, URBNSURF Melbourne features a Surf Academy, offering tailored coaching, training and wellness activities; a Surf Rental centre, offering the latest boards, wetsuits and equipment for hire; heated changerooms, showers and lockers to store valuables; an on-site surf shop, Lagoon Supply Co; lagoonside amenities including hot tubs, day beds, beach-style cabanas and landscaped spaces; regular festivals, parties and events.
The park's licensed cafe and restaurant, Three Blue Ducks Melbourne, is offering delicious, locally-sourced food and beverages for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
