If you’re looking for the best play centres Melbourne has to offer or the best indoor playground near you for birthday party celebrations, a rainy day activity or the upcoming VIC school holidays, look no further! Here, you'll find plenty of options to choose from.
Discover a fantastic indoor playground for toddlers near you, Melbourne indoor play places for 2 year olds, an exciting indoor play area for 5-6 year olds and older kids, an indoor playground for adults and kids, indoor trampolining, indoor playground party venues and more exciting indoor play ideas in Melbourne.
An indoor playground, climbing, mini golf, trampolining, ninja warrior course, pottery painting and other indoor attractions in Melbourne activity centres are fantastic ways for children to spend time with their friends and have fun at a birthday party or during the Melbourne school holidays.
Be sure to check out this comprehensive list of Melbourne's best indoor activity centres for any occasion to find the best indoor playground near you to have a good time!
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Some of Melbourne's best play centres & indoor playgrounds are:
Melbourne Indoor Playcentre | Age Groups | Indoor Activities |
|---|---|---|
BOUNCE Heidelberg | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Free-Jump Arena |
Lollipops Preston | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Play area for toddlers and infants |
Landing | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Space-themed play structure |
Lollipops Bundoora | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Play area for little ones |
BOUNCE Blackburn | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Free-Jump Arena |
GoClimb Coburg | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Clip ’n Climb |
BOUNCE Essendon Fields | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Free-Jump Arena |
Jumpside | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Trampolines |
Rabbit Hole Play Centre | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Enchanted Forest |
Metal Art Exhibition & Indoor Play Centre | Preschool (3-5 years) | Stunning metal art |
BOUNCE Geelong | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Free-Jump Arena |
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Free-Jump Arena |
Paint a Pot Narre Warren | Preschool (3-5 years) | Art classes |
BOUNCE Keysborough | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Free-Jump Arena |
Funtopia Carrum Downs | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Indoor climbing (40 climbing walls) |
TwistED Science Moorabbin | Preschool (5 years) | Hands-on science experiments |
Funtopia Cranbourne North | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Indoor playground |
Kidz Shed Hastings | Toddlers (1-2 years) | Large kids area |
And that's not all! There are plenty more Melbourne play centres and indoor playgrounds to explore below 👇. Check them out now for exciting birthday party ideas or to start planning a fun day out with kids, friends and family.
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BOUNCE Trampoline Park & Indoor Playground, Heidelberg VIC
BOUNCE Heidelberg is Melbourne East's best trampoline park and the ultimate Melbourne play centre Eastern suburbs offer for kids of all ages!
With over 50 trampolines, tumble tracks, and banked walls in the Free-Jump Arena, it's the perfect place for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced jumpers.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Take on the Slam Dunk courts with full-height basketball rings above runway trampolines and see if you can make the perfect shot.
BOUNCE Heidelberg has something for everyone, including high-performance trampolines, rock climbing challenges, a high ropes course, and an indoor playground for toddlers.
Parents can sit back and relax at the on-site Cafe while the kids have a blast. And if you're looking for a unique and fun party venue, BOUNCE Heidelberg offers fun, inclusive and hassle-free parties for 2-10+ year olds.
Get ready to bounce, climb, and play!
BOUNCE Heidelberg opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 6 pm
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (01 January)
Extended hours during the Melbourne school holidays.
Lollipops Preston: Playland & Cafe
Lollipops Preston, Playland and Cafe is one of the best indoor play centres in Melbourne North.
Lollipops designs amazing indoor playgrounds for toddlers and older kids to help them challenge themselves whilst being active and having the most fun ever!
Lollipops Preston has a dedicated safe toddler area where the youngest guests can explore various play equipment and learn through play.
With the convenient Lollipops pricing policy, one entry price offers all-day entry and unlimited play on their huge range of equipment and indoor playground activities in the Preston play centre.
This includes their mechanical Tea Cup Ride and exciting Rock Climbing, a favourite activity for kids 5+ years.
Just bring your socks, and Lollipops Playland Preston will take care of the fun!
Plus, Lollipops play centre throws the best kids' birthday parties in Preston, creating memorable experiences for kids. Most of all, they are stress-free for parents! The Lollipops team takes care of everything, from providing the invites to cleaning up afterwards.
It's never too hot, cold, windy or rainy for a Lollipop's party in their Preston Playcentre.
With a range of party packages designed for all party sizes and budgets, Lollipop's friendly team can help you tailor your child's birthday party to be just spot-on.
So come on over to Lollipop's Preston for a fabulous day of fun!
Discover more information about Lollipops Preston play centre birthday parties and prices.
Opening hours:
Open daily, 9 am - 6 pm
BOUNCE Trampoline Park & Indoor Play Area, Blackburn VIC
BOUNCE Blackburn is an awesome trampoline park & indoor play area to unleash the fun with your family and kids in Melbourne East!
This indoor trampoline park is packed with over 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks, and banked walls, perfect for jumpers of all levels.
Kids of all ages will love the high-performance trampolines, wall running, cliff jumping and other fun indoor activities. There's even an interactive soft play area as well as a miniBOUNCE Zone for toddlers and younger kids.
Parents can take a break at the on-site cafe while the kids explore and get active. Plus, BOUNCE Blackburn is the perfect place to host your kids' next party!
Don't miss out on the excitement and adventure!
BOUNCE Blackburn opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (01 January)
Hours may vary during the Victorian public holidays
GoClimb, Coburg: Indoor Climbing & Mini Golf in Melbourne
GoClimb is one of the best indoor adventure parks in Melbourne's Northern suburbs for those who love challenges, the thrill of an adrenaline rush and heaps of fun.
If you're looking for an indoor climbing centre for your kids, GoClimb is a perfect choice! This Melbourne indoor park delivers heaps of action-packed activities and caters for all ages and abilities.
Kids and adults alike will be super excited to check out one of the best Clip ’n Climb Melbourne has to offer. GoClimb’s indoor climbing gym has 26 unique challenges for all ages and abilities!
If you want to play indoor mini golf in Melbourne, 18 fun and thrilling mini-golf holes at GoClimb are waiting for you! So get your friends or the whole family together for a fun day out enjoying this indoor mini golf in Northern Suburbs Melbourne.
GoClimb is the perfect place to bring the kids during the Victorian school holidays! The day will be jam-packed with exciting and fun activities like face painting, colouring, craft stations, free giveaways, prizes and more.
In addition to the Melbourne school holiday programs, you might also want to check out their after-school drop-off programs and birthday party venue. They are perfect for 5 - 15-year-olds!
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Most of GoClimb’s indoor activities are for kids over 5 years old. However, babies under 2 years can play in the fun and safe play area for little ones, while toddlers can have a blast at GoPlay, the new indoor playground for toddlers at GoClimb.
If you’re after heaps of fun, book a session at GoClimb now.
GoClimb Coburg opening hours:
Monday - Thursday, 10 am – 6 pm
Friday, 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm
Bounce Essendon Fields - indoor play centre in Melbourne North-West
BOUNCE in Essendon Fields is a fantastic indoor play centre in Melbourne North West for all ages!
Get your heart racing with exciting indoor activities like the Free-Jump Arena with 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks, Dodgeball, X-Run, The Wall, Big Bag, Cliff Jump and banked walls.
Also, BOUNCE features interactive play areas for babies and preschoolers at the Soft Play Area and miniBOUNCE Zone.
And for parents looking for a break, their on-site Cafe offers a relaxing place to enjoy a snack and a drink while the kids have a blast.
Come join the fun at BOUNCE Essendon Fields to create unforgettable memories with family and friends!
Bounce Essendon Fields opening hours
Monday - Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (01 January)
Hours may vary during the Victoria public holidays
Jumpside, Footscray
Jumpside play centre in Footscray is another fantastic indoor play centre in Melbourne Western Suburbs. Kids of all ages will have tons of fun and never be bored with so many activities to choose from.
The indoor playground and trampoline park, ninja warrior course, air basketball court, a huge air track sports court and heaps of games will keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
The kids can bounce and play on trampolines, challenge themselves to a game of dodgeball or take on a trampoline obstacle course.
At this ninja warrior gym in Melbourne, the ninja warrior course is challenging and super fun for kids of all ages.
Their inflated air tracks sports are really fun for playing dodgeball and soccer. And the air basketball court is perfect for shooting some hoops.
There's even a small soft play area for babies and indoor activities for 1-year-olds at Jumpside!
If you're looking for fun things to do in Melbourne, check out Jumpside. The kids will have a blast at this indoor adventure park in Melbourne West.
Book a session at Jumpside play centre now.
Jumpside opening hours:
Open daily, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Lollipops Playland Bundoora
Lollipop's Play Centre Bundoora specially designed children’s indoor play centres are built to help kids of all ages challenge themselves whilst being active and having the most fun ever!
In Bundoora, Lollipops indoor play centre also offers a dedicated toddler play area, where the littlest guests can safely play on a range of equipment designed to help them learn through play. No big kids allowed!
One entry price offers all-day entry and unlimited play on their huge range of equipment and activities in the Bundoora play centre, including their mechanical ride and exciting AirPlay feature loved by kids of all ages.
Just bring your socks, and Lollipops Playland will bring fun for all ages!
Plus, Lollipops Playcentre Bundoora is one of the best kids' birthday party venues in town! They pride themselves on creating memorable birthday parties for kids that are stress-free for parents. They take care of everything, from providing invitations to cleaning up afterwards. It’s never too hot, cold, windy or rainy for a Lollipop’s party.
Lollipops Playland offers a range of party packages designed for all party sizes and budgets. Their friendly team can help tailor your birthday party to be just right for you.
At Lollipop’s Playland, it’s fun all day. Come for a party, come for a play!
Discover more information about Lollipops Bundoora prices and party packages.
Lollipops Bundoora opening hours:
Open daily, 9 am - 6 pm
Landing Playcentre Bundoora VIC
If you're looking for a safe, clean and fun indoor play centre in North Melbourne, Landing Playcentre is the perfect place.
Their fantastic space-themed play structure and large ball pit are sure to keep your little ones entertained for hours.
There are four slides, a circular slide, a small jumping castle, heaps of toys and play equipment and much more that will provide lots of fun!
Older kids can enjoy climbing, jumping and exploring opportunities to burn off their energy. They can explore cargo nets, little bridges, padded obstacles, and play with an interactive projection screen and in the mini kitchen play area.
Even their indoor playground for babies offers lots of play equipment like soft giant building blocks and small building legos.
Landing Play Centre also offers birthday parties to make your child's special day even more memorable.
So head down to Landing Playcentre & Cafe today for an awesome day of play!
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am – 4.30 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9 am – 5.30 pm
Bounce Glen Iris - trampoline park & indoor play centre in Melbourne South-East
BOUNCE in Glen Iris is one of the best trampoline parks and indoor play areas in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs. Whether you’re looking for a fun day out with the family or planning a kids' party, BOUNCE in Glen Iris is the perfect destination!
Both beginner and experienced jumpers will have their heart pumping and adrenaline rushing at the Free-Jump Arena with 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks and banked walls.
If you're up for a challenge, have a go at the Slam Dunk courts with full-height basketball rings above runway trampolines!
With even more fun activities like Wall Running, X-Park obstacles, Rings and Pegs challenges, and a soft play area for preschoolers, this Melbourne trampoline park has something for kids of all ages.
Plus, parents can sit back and relax at the on-site cafe with a cuppa and a snack while the kids play.
Adventure awaits you!
Bounce Glen Iris opening hours
Monday - Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (01 January)
Hours may vary during the public holidays in Victoria
Paint a Pot, Narre Warren VIC
Paint a Pot is a lovely Melbourne indoor play centre in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs. It's the perfect place to take the kids for some creative fun during the upcoming Melbourne school holidays.
This pottery painting place offers something for everyone - art classes, pottery painting workshops, kids' parties and even evening pottery painting for adults.
Kids of all ages and skill levels can discover their creative selves while painting pots at this family-friendly pottery painting studio.
With lots of ceramics to choose from, everyone will be spoilt for choice. From cups and plates to little ornaments and large vases, there are so many ways to decorate with your unique design.
And once your masterpiece is finished, leave it with them for glazing and firing so you can pick up the completely finished product in a few days!
If you're thinking of something special for your child's birthday, pottery painting could be that exciting birthday activity for teens or kids that your child will be thrilled about!
A themed party for a birthday, delicious food options, ceramics painting, acrylic pouring art parties and personalised birthday plates sound fantastic, don't they?
There is even a chalk wall and indoor playground on-site, making this place perfect even for the little ones!
You don’t need to book for casual pottery painting, simply walk in. Or check out school holiday workshops and book a session at Paint a Pot Melbourne today.
Paint a Pot opening hours:
School Term Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm
Friday 9.30 am - 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9.30 am – 5 pm
School Holiday Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9.30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9.30 am - 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9.30 am – 5 pm
Public Holidays:
Closed on VIC public holidays.
Bounce Keysborough - Melbourne South-East indoor play centre & trampoline park
BOUNCE in Keysborough offers a thrilling indoor adventure for the whole family in South-East Melbourne!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced jumper, BOUNCE Keysborough has something for everyone:
50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks and banked walls
Slam Dunk courts with full-height basketball rings
Wall Running
Ninja Warrior
High Ropes Courses
an indoor playground for preschoolers
And more!
With so many fun things to do, BOUNCE Keysborough trampoline park & indoor play centre is the perfect place for kids of all ages to have fun and burn off some energy.
Experience the excitement and book a session at BOUNCE in Keysborough today!
BOUNCE Keysborough opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (01 January)
Hours may vary during the Victorian public holidays
Funtopia, Carrum Downs
Looking for a fun adventure park and indoor climbing near you that the whole family will enjoy? Funtopia Carrum Downs is perfect for you!
Funtopia Carrum Downs is one of Melbourne's best indoor play centres, with indoor rock climbing, a fully enclosed toddler arena, sensory play for the little ones at Messy Studio, and so much more.
This amazing play centre in Melbourne South East is considered Australia’s biggest indoor playground and indoor rock climbing centre.
With 40 climbing walls for kids and adults of all skill levels, an indoor playground, speed slides, electric car tracks, a multi-level ball pit arena, interactive walls and more!
And for the little ones, they have Toddler World Arena, which is a fully enclosed toddler area with sensory boards, slides, obstacles, interactive games and more!
If you want to avoid the crowds these school holidays, Messy Studio is just the place! With small group sessions, kids can learn and explore at their own pace through sensory play and role-playing!
They can experiment and explore different materials and activities. And don't stress - the staff will clean up the mess!
At Funtopia play centre Carrum Downs, parents can join in or sit back and enjoy a treat from their in-house restaurant, Mr. Spriggins Coffee & Eatery.
Mr. Spriggins serves a seasonal gourmet menu with speciality coffee served by a barista. They satisfy all your cravings with freshly baked delicacies created each day.
If you’re looking for a fantastic birthday party venue in Melbourne, Funtopia Carrum Downs is one of the best choices. They offer party packages for different age groups so both kids and parents can enjoy a seamless and stress-free birthday experience!
Discover more about Funtopia Carrum Downs.
Funtopia Carrum Downs opening hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm
Friday - Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm
TwistED Science, Moorabbin
TwistED Science Melbourne helps you make next holidays or birthday party special with their amazing science party activities. This indoor play centre in Melbourne South East is fantastic, with fun indoor activities for 5 year olds, and up to 12 years.
This Moorabbin play centre is divided into a few sections and is also one of the best birthday party venues Eastern Suburbs Melbourne has to offer.
There are so many exciting STEM activities for preschoolers and teens to explore. Kids won’t be disappointed with the STEM workshops and science parties at TwistED Science!
TwistED Science opening hours:
Open: Tuesday to Sunday
3-hour sessions starting every half an hour from 9 am, with the last session starting at 1.30 pm. Sessions are:
9am – 12pm
9:30am – 12:30pm
10am – 1pm
10:30am – 1:30pm
11am – 2pm
11:30am – 2:30pm
12pm – 3pm
12:30pm – 3:30pm
1pm – 4pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Funtopia, Cranbourne North
At Funtopia Cranbourne, they understand that school holidays can be a busy time with lots of big kids at Melbourne play centres. That’s why they’ve created a safe and fun place for little ones to come to enjoy themselves with other children under 8.
Toddlers will have heaps of fun in the safe and fully-enclosed Toddler World Arena, with a slide, foam balls, adventure obstacles, challenging sections, interactive games and more.
Pre-schoolers will have a blast at Messy Studio, where they can learn and discover at their own pace through sensory play and role-playing! They can create, explore, and experiment with different materials. And don’t stress, the team will clean up the mess!
You can choose to sit back and watch as your little one immerses themselves in the experience or connect with your inner child and play along!
The fun doesn’t stop there! Funtopia Cranbourne is also home to a Building Block Arena, which is perfect for your junior builders. Their Electric Car track will be sure to keep the kids entertained for hours!
If you’re feeling peckish, you’re in safe hands. Mr Spriggins is more than what you would expect from the restaurant of an indoor play centre. Enjoy their barista-made specialty coffee and a seasonal gourmet menu with baked goods made fresh daily.
If you need a fantastic venue for your child's birthday party, Funtopia Cranbourne is one of the best in South East Melbourne! All the kids will have an absolute ball as the party packages are specifically designed for little ones under 6 to ensure they have the best birthday experience.
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Funtopia Cranbourne opening hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm
Friday - Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm
Rabbit Hole Play Centre, Braybrook
Rabbit Hole Play Centre Melbourne is one of the best play centres Melbourne City has to offer. This one of the biggest indoor playgrounds has an incredible play zone and offers heaps of fun for kids of all ages.
Come explore the Melbourne adventure playground and birthday party venue in Melbourne Western Suburbs, disco room and cooking school, indoor climbing wall for kids and plenty of entertainment for family to enjoy.
Rabbit Hole opening hours:
Opened daily from 9.30 am until 5 pm
Metart World Exhibition & Indoor Playground in Port Melbourne
Are you looking for an amazing day out with the family in the city? Take the kids to the best Metal Art Exhibition in Melbourne and Indoor Playground!
Step into an art world of wonder and creativity as you explore the incredible Metart World, featuring stunning metal art installations from talented artists around the globe.
From an immersive light exhibition and a mirror maze to intricate metal robots and everything in between, there's something for kids and adults to enjoy.
With your Metal Art Exhibition entry ticket, you also get access to an exciting indoor playground where kids can run, jump, and play to their heart's content while parents relax and take a break.
This is the perfect activity for families of all ages and interests. Don't miss out - visit this week!
Metartworld opening hours:
Open daily, 10 am - 6 pm
Bounce Geelong Indoor Play Centre & Trampoline Park
Located in Melbourne's South West, Bounce Geelong is the best fun indoor play centre for families with kids of all ages.
With 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks, banked walls, the Free-Jump Arena and Slam Dunk courts offer an adrenaline-packed adventure for jumpers of all levels.
Kids and teens can also test their skills on the Climbing Wall, Ninja Warrior Course, and indoor playground designed especially for preschoolers.
There’s fun for parents too! You can relax and grab a cuppa or snack at the on-site cafe while your child has a blast!
Join in on the fun indoor adventures!
Bounce Geelong opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
Closed: Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (01 January)
Hours may vary during the Victoria public holidays
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Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce is one of the best indoor play centres in Ballarat, Victoria.
If you’re looking for an exciting and fun activity for 3+ year old kids, teens and adults, look no further!
From indoor Go-Kart racing and Laser Tag to Arcade Games and birthday party celebrations, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
7+ year olds will have heaps of fun and challenges in the indoor Laser Tag that suits all skill levels.
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce have a dedicated gaming arcade area where young players can explore a wide variety of the latest arcade equipment and carefully selected fun arcade games!
Plus, these thrilling indoor activities can be enjoyed on any day, regardless of the weather - perfect for last-minute weekend or school holiday fun!
Book your spot today and experience endless family fun!
Opening hours:
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 3.30 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Open daily during the Victorian school holidays.
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Kidz Shed, Hastings
Kidz Shed in Hastings is a fantastic South Melbourne play centre with cafe on the Mornington Peninsula.
This indoor playground for babies, toddlers and preschoolers is a fun, clean and safe place. There is a dedicated fenced-off play area for babies and toddlers to explore.
Kidz Shed Hastings also has a fenced outdoor play space with an inflatable jumping castle, making it perfect for kids to play on a sunny day.
This fantastic indoor playground with cafe offers reasonable entry prices and yummy homemade food on its menu.
Kidz Shed opening hours:
Closed on Monday
Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 3.30 pm
Saturday - Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm
Extended hours during VIC school holidays.
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LEGOLAND in Melbourne, Victoria
At LEGOLAND Discovery Melbourne, there are plenty of rides, play areas and interactive displays to keep the little ones entertained. These include Miniland, Lego 4D Cinema, Kingdom Quest, Merlin's Apprentice Ride, gigantic Lego blocks and the Lego Factory Tour.
Enjoy two amazing family-friendly venues: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at Chadstone Shopping Centre and SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with the Legoland combo tickets.
In addition to Legoland in Melbourne, the whole family will enjoy daily shows at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover over 10,000 marine animals!
MoPA Geelong & MoPA Sandringham
If you’re looking for some fun school holiday activities Melbourne has for toddlers up to 10 years old, check out the exciting children's Museum of Play and Art.
MoPA Geelong and MoPA Sandringham are two fantastic family spaces to have fun and learn through play.
MoPA Geelong and MoPA Sandringham are recognised as two of the best Children's Museums in the world!
With a huge array of interactive exhibits, play-based learning opportunities, and a constant rotation of creative activations, both MoPA Melbourne venues maintain 'comfortable capacity' limits.
Make sure to check out this fantastic Melbourne Museum of Art and Play for families these upcoming school holidays.
Please note that MoPA sells out tickets very fast, so be sure to book at least a week in advance!
Visit MoPA Sandringham:
Visit MoPA during the Geelong school holidays:
We Rock the Spectrum, Geelong
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is an NDIS-approved gym for kids. However, everyone is welcome!
Kids will enjoy playing in a fun, supportive, inclusive and sensory-friendly environment with a great variety of toys and specialist play equipment. Kids of all abilities will love it!
If you're looking for an inclusive space where all kids can feel comfortable exploring and playing, head down to We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym!
There are two more We Rock the Spectrum locations in Melbourne: Preston (North-East Melbourne) and Moorabbin (South-East Melbourne).
DreamCity, South Wharf
Dream City Melbourne is an indoor play centre near Docklands that offers fantastic immersive play time for kids of all ages. This Melbourne play centre is designed as a city run by kids.
Kids will have a blast trying different real-life occupations and careers. From VR and flight simulators, podcasting and news reporting to medical simulations, electrical engineering, firefighting and even surgery, there’s an activity for everyone!
Head down to DreamCity South Wharf (DFO) and check out one of the fun things to do in Melbourne school holidays!
My Puzzle House, Pakenham
Looking for a special needs indoor playground or special needs play centre? Head down to My Puzzle House in Pakenham.
Along with so many things to do for all ages and abilities, My Puzzle House offers an incredible special needs sensory play gym, a foam pit, a mini indoor trampoline, a slide, an imaginative play corner, various swings, tumble mats, climbing challenges and more sensory play activities for special needs.
Check out this fun, safe and special needs indoor playground in South East Melbourne where the kids can play comfortably, and parents can take part in various activities with their kids too!
Kid Factory, Dingley
Kid Factory Play Centre in South Melbourne caters for different age groups and abilities and has plenty of space to move around. This Melbourne indoor playground is also reasonably priced. There’s even a free indoor playground for babies under 1 year.
Kid Factory (Dingley Village) will keep the kids entertained for hours on end with plenty of indoor playground activities. Kids can enjoy a jungle gym, ball pit, bouncy trampolines, inflatable jumping castle, indoor sports, indoor climbing and some themed party areas.
Please keep in mind that this jumping castle play centre is in a large warehouse-style building so during the winter months, you might need to take some warmer clothes with you.
Playdays, Doncaster
Playdays is a large and vibrant Doncaster play centre, one of the best play centres for toddlers and kids under 5 years!
This indoor playground in Doncaster offers heaps of fun for young kids, from a ball pit, slides, and jumping castles to climbing obstacles and more.
Playdays Sandringham is another indoor play centre in Melbourne East.
Relax and Play, Altona North VIC
Families with younger children have a fantastic opportunity to relax at this cafe with indoor playground West Melbourne. Parents and children will have fun here at Relax and Play Playcentre Altona.
Next to the indoor playground is Relax and Play Cafe Altona North, which offers healthy food options and good coffee.
Ninja Parc, Bayswater
Ninja Parc Bayswater is one of the best indoor play centres in Melbourne Eastern Suburbs. This kids' gym offers a decent range of challenges and obstacles in addition to casual play, ninja lessons and indoor soccer.
Most Ninja Parc Melbourne gym activities suit older kids: 7-10 year olds, 12 year olds and older kids, depending on their skill levels.
Hopscotch Play Cafe, Narre Warren
Looking for an indoor playground with cafe? Check out Hopscotch Melbourne, a lovely family-friendly play cafe in Melbourne South-East.
Hopscotch is a clean, tidy and gorgeous indoor play space with 7 imaginative play areas for toddlers and preschoolers where they can play with a great variety of toys.
And you can enjoy yummy food and delicious coffee in the seating area, right next to the kids’ play areas, at this Melbourne cafe with indoor playground.
I hope this list of play centres in Melbourne will help you choose the best indoor playground near you for birthday party celebrations, rainy days or kids' holidays.
With something to suit all ages and abilities, these Melbourne indoor attractions and indoor playgrounds will surely keep the kids entertained for hours.
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Some of the best indoor activities for 1 year olds & indoor playground for toddlers:
Lollipops Playcentres & Cafes, Bundoora & Preston
Landing Playcentre, Bundoora
Bounce Essendon Fields
Jumpside, Footscray
Bounce Heidelberg
Rabbit Hole Play Centre, Braybrook
Bounce Blackburn
Bounce Glen Iris
GoClimb, Coburg
Bounce Keysborough
Kidz Shed, Mornington Peninsula
Funtopia, Carrum Downs & Cranbourne North
MoPA Children's Museums, Geelong & Sandringham
Bounce Geelong
Kid Factory, Dingley
Playdays, Doncaster
Hopscotch Play Cafe, Narre Warren South
The best indoor play area for 3-4 year olds is:
Rabbit Hole Play Centre, Braybrook
Jumpside, Footscray
Lollipops Playcentres, Bundoora & Preston
Bounce Essendon Fields / Bounce Heidelberg / Bounce Blackburn / Bounce Glen Iris / Bounce Keysborough / Bounce Geelong
GoClimb, Coburg
Landing Playcentre, Bundoora
Paint A Pot, Narre Warren
Funtopia, Carrum Downs & Cranbourne North
Children's Museums MoPA, Geelong & Sandringham
Kidz Shed, Mornington Peninsula
Kid Factory, Dingley
Playdays, Doncaster
Hopscotch Play Cafe, Narre Warren South
This is the best indoor play for 5 year olds & indoor activities for 6 year olds:
GoClimb, Coburg
Bounce Essendon Fields / Bounce Heidelberg / Bounce Blackburn / Bounce Glen Iris / Bounce Keysborough / Bounce Geelong
Landing Playcentre, Bundoora
Jumpside, Footscray
Lollipops Playland & Cafe, Bundoora & Preston
Paint A Pot, Narre Warren
Funtopia, Carrum Downs & Cranbourne North
Rabbit Hole Play Centre, Braybrook
TwistED Science, Moorabbin
Kidz Shed, Mornington Peninsula
Museum of Play and Art, Geelong & Sandringham
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce, Ballarat
Recommended indoor activities for 8 year olds & play area for 10 year olds:
Rabbit Hole Play Centre, Braybrook
Bounce Essendon Fields / Bounce Heidelberg / Bounce Blackburn / Bounce Glen Iris / Bounce Keysborough / Bounce Geelong
TwistED Science, Moorabbin
GoClimb, Coburg
Jumpside, Footscray
Funtopia, Carrum Downs
Lollipops Playcentres, Bundoora & Preston
Paint A Pot, Narre Warren
Children's Museum of Play and Art, Geelong & Sandringham
Ninja Parc, Bayswater
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce, Ballarat
The best indoor activities for 14 year olds are at:
GoClimb, Coburg
Bounce Essendon Fields / Bounce Heidelberg / Bounce Blackburn / Bounce Glen Iris / Bounce Keysborough / Bounce Geelong
Jumpside, Footscray
Paint A Pot, Narre Warren
Funtopia, Carrum Downs
Ninja Parc, Bayswater
Rabbit Hole Play Centre, Braybrook
Ballarat Indoor Go Karts and Laserforce, Ballarat
