Carlton
Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery at Melbourne Museum
A hands-on gallery for babies to five-year-olds, with a dinosaur dig, discovery garden, museum objects and movement play.
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Indoor play and entertainment for children in Melbourne
Compare soft play, trampolines, climbing and interactive indoor attractions, including toddler areas and booking requirements.
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Spotswood
Scienceworks
A hands-on science museum with interactive exhibitions, a planetarium and special school-holiday and under-five programmes.
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Chadstone
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne
An indoor LEGO attraction for children with build zones, interactive rides, a 4D cinema, soft play and bookable birthday packages.
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Carrum Downs
Funtopia Carrum Downs
A large indoor venue with adventure play, climbing, a fully enclosed toddler area, sensory sessions, parties and a licensed restaurant.
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Heidelberg West
BOUNCE Heidelberg
An indoor action park with trampolines and a dedicated miniBOUNCERS area for toddlers and preschoolers, plus hosted parties and a café.
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Williamstown North
Clip ’n Climb Williamstown
Colourful indoor climbing challenges for children aged three and over in Williamstown North. Choose a climbing session or a hosted birthday booking; there is a café on site.
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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.
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Deer Park
Kidz Playzone
A walk-in indoor playcentre in Deer Park for children up to 12, with ball pits, slides, climbing structures and a café. Adults and babies under 12 months enter free.
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Burwood East
Top Fun Kids Cafe
A Burwood One play café with two-hour sessions, baby and toddler play areas, and birthday parties. The venue’s FAQ specifies ages 0 to 8, although its introduction also mentions children up to about 10.
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Oakleigh
Honeyccino Kids Cafe
A two-level Oakleigh play café with slides, ball pits, soft climbing, a miniature supermarket and a ride-on train. The play areas are aimed at crawlers, toddlers and preschoolers.
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Maidstone
Climb N' Play Maidstone
A Maidstone playcentre with a multilevel soft play area, a separate toddler space and Nutty Heights climbing. Climbing is for ages five and over and uses a different ticket from soft play.
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Maribyrnong
SuperPark Highpoint
An indoor activity park at Highpoint with three zones for climbing, balancing, trampolining and games. A two-hour pass covers the activity areas; required SuperPark socks cost extra.
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Werribee
Werribee Indoor Sports Centre
Indoor cricket, soccer and netball courts in Werribee, available for hire or organised competitions. BouncyRoos inflatable play operates at the same address on a separate timetable and admission ticket.
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Southbank
PlanetKids Playcentre - Children's Party Venue
A Southbank indoor play venue for booked birthday parties and private functions only. It is aimed at under-fives, with a soft-play area for under-fours, tunnels, soft blocks and hands-on toys. It does not currently advertise ordinary walk-in play.
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Werribee
Bouncy Roos Werribee
An indoor inflatable play venue in Werribee, with two-hour bounce sessions for children aged three to twelve. Socks are included in the session price and adults can watch without an entry charge.
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Carrum Downs
Bayside Rock
A Carrum Downs climbing centre with an automatic-belay Climb Time area for younger climbers and their families. Traditional rope climbing and bouldering have different age guidance and equipment costs.
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West Melbourne
Virtual Room: Virtual Reality Escape Game Adventure
Work together on virtual-reality puzzles in teams of two to four at this West Melbourne venue. The 45-minute experience is for ages eight and over; larger groups split into separate teams.
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Ringwood
Inflatable World & Ringwood Indoor Sports Centre
An indoor inflatable playground at Ringwood Indoor Sports with two-hour casual sessions starting when you enter the play area. Parents can buy a playing ticket and join in, or supervise as spectators. School-term casual sessions run at weekends, with daily opening during school holidays.
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Nunawading
MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe
A Nunawading play café for children up to nine, with a miniature supermarket, vet role play, ball and foam pits, slides and a train. Each paid child ticket includes one adult.
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Williamstown North
Tumbles Playhouse
A three-level indoor playground in Williamstown North with tunnels, bridges and slides, plus a jumping castle and giant inflatable slide. A separate under-threes area gives younger siblings their own space. Adults enter free, and there is a café for meals and drinks.
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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.
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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.
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Keysborough
BOUNCE Inc Keysborough
An indoor trampoline and climbing park with more than 50 trampolines, 16 climbing walls and a high ropes course. The separate miniBOUNCE area serves smaller children, while taller children can try the obstacle course. Check height thresholds before buying tickets: not every activity is available to every jumper.
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Blackburn North
BOUNCE Inc Blackburn
An indoor trampoline park in Blackburn North with dodgeball, trampoline basketball and a three-level Cliff Jump. A separate miniBOUNCE zone gives children under 110cm their own space, while the main jumping areas offer a more active outing for older children.
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Essendon
Fizz Kidz Essendon
A creative studio beside PEGS Junior College offering booked birthday parties and school-holiday workshops. Children make take-home projects such as slime, fizzy mixtures or decorated accessories according to the chosen session. The Essendon branch advertises four-hour parking outside and party capacity for 30 children.
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Preston
Billy Lids Playland - Preston
A Preston indoor playground with separate age zones, a café and all-day general admission. The school-day special gives children aged one to eleven the same lower entry price. Adults stay to supervise and enter free; tickets expire when you leave.
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Pakenham
KemizO Entertainment Centre - Pakenham
Roller skating, laser tag, auto-belay climbing and an elevated obstacle course at Kemizo Pakenham. Activities have separate tickets, and the Skywalk requires children to be at least seven and 120cm tall.
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Carrum Downs
Lollipop's Carrum Downs
An indoor playcentre on Gateway Drive with a rocking pirate ship and areas for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Admission covers all-day play, with free entry for adults and babies under one. The branch also offers four party rooms and after-hours hire.
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Narre Warren
Lollipop’s Playland & Café Fountain Gate
The Fountain Gate branch is on Brechin Drive in Narre Warren and offers all-day indoor play with a dedicated toddler area. Climbing, slides and swings serve children through primary-school age. An after-school entry option starts at 3pm on school days, while public holidays have a surcharge.
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Pakenham
Lollipop's Playland & Cafe Pakenham
A Pakenham indoor playground with a mechanical ride and AirPlay feature included in general admission. Toddlers have their own area, with older children kept out of that space. Admission lasts all day, and adults and babies under one enter free.
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Dandenong South
Le Mans Entertainment
Outdoor kart racing with separate junior and older-driver options, plus indoor Egyptian and dinosaur-themed mini golf, laser tag, arcade games and VR. Check both age and height before booking karts. Mini golf offers a less physical alternative, though its moving figures can frighten some younger children.
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Forest Hill
Timezone & Zone Bowling Forest Hill
24 tenpin bowling lanes, laser tag and arcade games at Forest Hill. Find the venue on level three of Forest Hill Chase, opposite Hoyts, with a café and parking in the shopping centre.
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Melton
Zebraland
A Melton indoor playcentre with ball pits and a separate toddler area for children under four. General entry has one price for children aged one and over, with free adults. An optional meal-and-drink bundle and an on-site café make the food costs easy to compare.
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Rowville
Rush HQ
Rowville activity park combining trampolines, climbing, ninja obstacles and the Gauntlet ropes course. Smaller children use the junior inflatable area and foam-pit lanes; access to the larger attractions depends on height.
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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.
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Hoppers Crossing
Crocs Playcentre Hoppers Crossing
Indoor play on Forsyth Road with separate baby and toddler spaces as well as a main playground. The under-five area has small slides and a bouncing castle. Free adult admission helps keep the outing cost clear, with food available from the on-site Muffin Break café.
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Chadstone
Imaginationation
An indoor play centre at Chadstone with a 30-metre running track, planetarium, interactive dance floor, slides and climbing spaces. It is designed primarily for children up to seven. Visits last two hours, and adults must buy a ticket as well as children.
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Hoppers Crossing
Kidz Digz Indoor Play Centre
An indoor playground in Hoppers Crossing with children’s rides, arcade games and themed party rooms. Casual entry is cheaper on ordinary weekdays, while weekends and school holidays share the higher rate. Adults enter free and there is a café with a children’s menu.
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Altona North
AiroWorld Trampoline & Inflatable Park
A children’s trampoline and inflatable park inside Westgate Sports & Leisure Centre in Altona North. Sessions start and finish on the hour and must be booked by phone or email. It is recommended for ages three and over, with a separate zone for jumpers under 110cm and an 80kg weight restriction.
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Balwyn
Fizz Kidz Balwyn
A hands-on creative studio opposite Balwyn Cinema, with booked parties and holiday workshops for children who enjoy making things. Holiday sessions combine three take-home creations with games and a snack. The branch can host parties for up to 30 children.
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Cheltenham
Fizz Kidz Cheltenham
The Bay Road studio runs hosted creative parties and school-holiday workshops, with projects chosen from the published session timetable. It is opposite Aldi and advertises four-hour parking out front. Book a particular workshop rather than expecting casual playground admission.
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Malvern
Fizz Kidz Malvern
A Glenferrie Road creative studio for booked children’s parties and school-holiday workshops. Holiday participants make three projects to take home, with activities changing by session. Malvern parties can accommodate up to 28 children, and there are cafés nearby for accompanying adults.
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Southbank
Kingpin Crown
Bowling, laser tag and arcade games inside Crown, with 12 bowling lanes and a laser arena for up to 20 players. It suits a mixed activity outing: book one activity or combine two, allowing separately for arcade spending. Laser tag is for children aged six and over.
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Hawthorn
Billy Lids Playland - Hawthorn
An indoor playground on Lynch Street with a multilevel play structure, slides, ball pit and toddler soft play. General admission lasts until you leave, with no re-entry. The Hawthorn branch also offers separately booked cinema parties.
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Clayton
Pixieland
An indoor play venue at M-City in Clayton combining ball pits, large slides and climbing nets with pretend shops, a kitchen and dress-up play. Mini train, carousel and Ferris wheel rides add a different option from soft play alone. Admission uses two-hour sessions and adults need their own ticket.
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Dandenong South
Crocs Playcentre Lyndhurst
Despite its Lyndhurst name, this branch is on Monash Drive in Dandenong South. It has separate baby and under-five play areas, a main playground and a Muffin Break café. Adults and babies under one enter free.
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Pakenham
Crocs Playcentre Pakenham
A Pakenham playcentre with a baby section, a separate area for children four and under, and a larger main playground. The toddler area includes small slides and a bouncing castle. Adults enter free and can use the on-site Muffin Break café.
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Ringwood
Crocs Playcentre Ringwood
Indoor play behind 481 Maroondah Highway, with a separate toddler area for children four and under. Small slides and a bouncing castle sit alongside baby sensory play and the main playground. School-day admission costs less than general entry.
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West Melbourne
Quiz Room Melbourne
Compete at buzzer podiums in a TV-style quiz room in West Melbourne. Choose two or three games, with a children’s version for ages 8 to 12 and standard games for ages 13 and over.
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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.
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Narre Warren
BOUNCE INC Fountain Gate
A trampoline and obstacle park at Fountain Gate with a user-powered Hamster Wheel and Sky Spinner, alongside a high ropes Sky Walk and X-Park course. Mini trampolines and an indoor playground provide options for smaller children. Height and weight limits vary across the features.
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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.
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Frankston
Strike Bowling Frankston
Bowling and laser tag at Bayside Entertainment Centre in Frankston, with arcade games and food on site. Families need to plan around the evening cutoff for under-18s.
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Dingley Village
SuperZu Playcentre and Cafe
A Dingley Village play centre with a three-level climbing structure, trampolines, a climbing volcano, ball cannons and a tube slide. Admission allows all-day play, with a separate area for children aged two and under.
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Port Melbourne
BlocHaus Bouldering Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne bouldering with a dedicated FamilyHaus area for younger climbers. The main climbing area is for ages twelve and over; children under twelve use FamilyHaus, including its toddler wall.
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Preston
Lollipop's Playland & Cafe Preston
An all-day indoor play option on Bell Street with a mechanical ride, AirPlay and a dedicated toddler area. It closes later on Friday through Sunday than during the first half of the week. Adults and babies under one enter free; school-holiday weekdays use general-entry prices.
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Maribyrnong
Strike Bowling Highpoint
Bowling, laser tag, karaoke and escape rooms in Highpoint’s entertainment complex. Each activity is booked separately, so choose the game and session before arriving with a family group.
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Melbourne
Strike Bowling Melbourne Central
Bowling and laser tag on level three of Melbourne Central, alongside interactive darts and two escape rooms. The escape rooms are labelled for ages fifteen and over because of adult themes.
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Somerville
We Rock The Spectrum - Somerville
A sensory-focused indoor gym in Somerville offering parent-supervised open play, including gym equipment and an arts-and-crafts area. The centre welcomes children of all abilities and ages. Open-play hours change around private hire and programmes, so choose a published session rather than relying on a fixed daily timetable.
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Altona North
Leo's Kingdom Party & Play Centre Melbourne
Jungle-themed indoor play inside Westgate Leisure Centre, with a four-storey climbing tower, ball pits, slides and separate infant and toddler areas. Weekday play runs through the day; weekend visitors choose a three-hour morning or afternoon session. The café is in the same building.
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Carrum Downs
Frankston Indoor Sports
A Carrum Downs sports centre offering junior indoor cricket and booked children’s parties with inflatables, Nerf games or court sports. The published children’s packages are for groups, so this is a different outing from a casual soft-play session.
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Pakenham
Hoopla Pakenham
Pakenham indoor playground with a separate toddler area, bowling, arcade games and ride-on cars. Playground admission is a two-hour session; bowling and arcade play are priced separately or available in combined packages.
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Pakenham
Inflatable World Pakenham
A two-hour indoor inflatable session at Elite Indoor Sportz in Pakenham, with playing tickets for adults as well as children. Casual visitors can walk in and start their session on arrival. Unlike Ringwood, this branch allows visitors to bring snacks, although food stays outside the inflatable areas.
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Hastings
Kidz Shed
An indoor playcentre in Hastings with slides, tunnels, ball pits and a dedicated toddler area. Adults stay to supervise and enter free. Admission has two child age bands, with lower prices for one- to four-year-olds and a café on site.
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Dingley Village
Kool Space Indoor Playcentre & Café
A Dingley Village indoor playground with slides, tunnels, an obstacle and ninja course, toy carts and sensory play. School-term tickets allow unlimited play; school and public holiday visits are capped at three hours. Supervising adults enter free, but socks are required around the play equipment.
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Clayton
Timezone & Zone Bowling Clayton
26 tenpin bowling lanes, laser tag and arcade games at Clayton. This standalone venue has on-site parking and a café.
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Moorabbin
We Rock the Spectrum - Moorabbin
An indoor sensory gym in Moorabbin with swings, a trampoline, zip line, toddler toys, arts and crafts, and a calming room. Two-hour open-play sessions are parent-supervised and must be booked. The facilities welcome children of different abilities; discuss any particular support needs before choosing a session.
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Docklands
Little Builders Docklands
An indoor sandpit at The District Docklands for children up to ten, with ride-on excavators, buckets, shovels and building toys. Parents stay to supervise and need their own admission ticket. Shoes and socks come off in the sand, so plan for a hands-on, sandy visit.
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Altona North
Cliffhanger Climbing Gym
Roped indoor climbing in Altona North where a parent can hold the rope while their child climbs. Children can start at two, but anyone under 13 needs an older person to belay. Day passes last until closing, making this an option for families who want time to practise rather than a short timed session.
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Northcote
Play Nook
A Northcote play space and café combining a play structure with areas for quiet and imaginative play. Casual sessions run on weekdays; weekends are reserved for parties. Adults enter free but still need a ticket, and the operator notes that wet days and celebrations can be noisy.
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Maribyrnong
Little Amigos Highpoint
An indoor play cafe on level 3 of Highpoint, with a train, tunnel slide, ball pit, pretend kitchen and dress-ups. Choose a 90-minute visit, a longer session or all-day entry; adults pay separately, with a drink or meal credit included.
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West Footscray
Minigolf Melbourne: 3D Glow and Putt ( Inside BattleKart Melbourne)
An indoor 18-hole mini-golf course inside BattleKart in West Footscray. Six themed rooms use UV artwork and 3D glasses, with settings ranging from underwater scenes to space and a neon city.
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Glen Waverley
OnSight Climbing
A bouldering gym in Glen Waverley for climbers aged five and over. Families can walk in, but younger children need close adult supervision and the required adult-to-child ratio changes with age.
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Essendon Fields
BOUNCE Inc Essendon Fields
Trampolines, an X-Run obstacle course and a giant airbag inside an aircraft hangar at Essendon Fields. Younger walkers have a separate miniBOUNCE zone; older jumpers can use the larger activity areas.
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Glen Iris
BOUNCE Inc Glen Iris
An indoor trampoline venue in Glen Iris with a separate miniBOUNCE zone for small children and an X-Park obstacle course for taller participants. Check height before booking for the obstacle course.
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Pascoe Vale
Gravity Worx
Pascoe Vale climbing gym with top-rope walls, auto belays, bouldering and a speed wall. Casual visitors can walk in; under-18 entry includes a harness, with shoes available for an extra charge.
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Footscray
Rocket Climbing
Footscray bouldering for ages eight and over, with a full-day casual pass and an induction for first-time visitors. Children aged eight to fifteen need a guardian with them throughout the visit.
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