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Children’s activities in Melbourne’s north

Compare active children’s options in Preston and Roxburgh Park. The northern guide currently covers structured circus activity and indoor trampoline play, with published age, booking and party information recorded separately.

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Participant wall-running above trampolines at Airborn Air Park
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Roxburgh Park

Airborn Air Park

A Roxburgh Park trampoline centre with a separate junior zone. Nine junior trampolines serve younger children, while soft play blocks are designed for under-fives.

Indoor playBirthday parties

Term-time offer

Term-time play from A$12.50

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Preston

Circus Nexus

A circus training centre with age-banded preschool and youth classes plus school-holiday programmes in aerials, tumbling and circus skills.

School holidaysChildren’s classes

Class

Term classes from A$25/week

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Tullamarine

Just Kids Playcentre & Cafe

A Tullamarine indoor playcentre with separate equipment for children up to 12 and a baby and toddler area for under-fives. School-day admission is cheaper than general entry. Parents stay to supervise, and the centre opens Tuesday to Sunday.

Indoor playBirthday parties

Admission

Ages 3+ school-day entry A$15.50

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Reservoir

Newlands Cove Playcentre and cafe

A Reservoir indoor playcentre offering casual visits as well as themed birthday rooms. Walk-ins are welcome and school-day counter prices are half the weekend and holiday rates. There is no need to book to receive the school-day discount, and adults enter free.

Indoor playBirthday partiesEat & play

Admission

Ages 3+ school-day walk-in A$7

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Craigieburn

Croc's Playcentre Craigieburn

A northern-suburbs indoor play option on Riley Road, with baby sensory play and a separate toddler area. Admission is charged by age, with adults and under-ones free. A Muffin Break café is on site; parents remain responsible for supervision.

Indoor playBirthday partiesEat & play

Admission

Ages 3+ school-day entry A$18.5

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Craigieburn

Timezone Craigieburn

Arcade games, laser tag and ColourGrid at Craigieburn Central. ColourGrid is a movement game using responsive floor and wall tiles; arcade games use a reloadable Powercard rather than an all-inclusive entry ticket.

Indoor playBirthday parties

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Coolaroo

Lollipop's Playland & Cafe Roxburgh Park

The Roxburgh Park branch is physically in Coolaroo, on Pascoe Vale Road. Its indoor playground has climbing, slides and a dedicated toddler area, with all-day admission rather than a timed session. Adults and babies under one enter free; older children pay more on weekends and school holidays.

Indoor playBirthday partiesSchool holidays

Admission

Ages 3+ school-day entry A$11.90

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