Family Activities in Ferntree Gully
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Ferntree Gully, Victoria
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
cafe bits & bites
Cafe Bits & Bites in Ferntree Gully offers a family-friendly café experience with Sri Lankan-inspired dishes, pastries, and coffee. There is indoor and curbside seating, a kids’ menu, and a selection of sweets and treats to enjoy.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
bees knees
The Bees Knees is a vibrant cafe with a menu full of delicious options, from Eggs Benny to Sweet Chilli Twist Eggs. Kids will love the generous bacon and eggs on toast, while the drinks menu and sweet treats offer something for everyone. The lively decor, featuring bright flowers and neon signs, makes it a fun spot for all.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
station street food co
Station Street Food Co. in Ferntree Gully combines a charming grocer with a cozy cafe, offering fresh produce, deli items, and delicious cafe treats like toasties and brekky burgers. Enjoy outdoor seating with a great view of passing trains, plus online fruit & veg boxes and hampers.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
rapture
Rapture Cafe, Ferntree Gully is a dream for families! With a playroom, couches, and plenty of space for prams, it’s designed with kids in mind. There are tubs of toys, stacks of storybooks, and comfy spots nearby so parents can sip their cappuccino while keeping an eye on little ones. Mamma’s crew loved the chalkboard, exploring the play area while waiting for their Persian eggs and babycinos. Perfect for a rainy day, it ticks all the kid-friendly-cafe boxes that locals rave about.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
scoopdoggz
SCOOPDOGGZ is Mamma’s go-to spot when hunger strikes! This hip hop-inspired eatery celebrates the ultimate Dogg—Snoop—while serving up American-style comfort food. The menu is packed with thick shakes, an ice cream bar, chicken ribs, waffles, fries, and, of course, the star of the show: hot dogs. With nearly a dozen varieties, each frank is loaded and dripping with cheese, making it a true treat for the whole family.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
lorna cafe
Lorna Cafe is full of love, named after the owner’s beloved grandmother, and you can feel it as soon as you step inside. The space is light, fresh, and welcoming, with amazing coffee and next-level food—Mamma is obsessed with the chicken and waffles, while the kids adore the crumpets with ice cream and berries. The cafe has doubled in size since the last visit, offering plenty of room for prams, and there’s even a retail section with pot plants, beanies, coffee beans, reusable cups, and gifts—making it a must-visit for both a bite and a browse.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
hochi mini
Hochi Mini in Ferntree Gully brings the flavours of Vietnam to your doorstep. Enjoy delicious street food like Bánh Mì, fried or rice paper spring rolls, and refreshing Vietnamese noodle salad. Perfect for a quick bite or take-away, with great coffee to top it off!
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
koolamara waters
Koolamara Waters is a charming suburban nature spot perfect for little adventurers. The paved loop lets kids ride bikes and scooters safely, while crossing the bridges over the wetlands gives a feeling of being deep in the bush. Surrounded by lakes, wetlands, trees, and grassy areas, it’s ideal for picnics, kicking the footy, or just exploring. Mamma’s boys loved climbing trees, playing with sticks, spotting ducks and platypus, and discovering hidden tracks leading to the lake. There’s also a small playground with picnic tables. The full loop is about 1.6 km, flat and suitable for bikes, prams, running, or walking dogs. Mamma’s 2.5-year-old found some dirt sections tricky, so bringing a pram as backup was handy.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
quarry reserve
Quarry Reserve in Ferntree Gully is a hidden gem, offering a stunning urban escape. Tucked away behind the train lines, this park features a beautiful lake with a sweeping trail, a fishing platform, and scenic vantage points. At the base, you can stroll along the jetty, spot local wildlife, and enjoy the clear water. The park also has a nature-inspired playground with wooden features, sand, and twin slides that cleverly use the hillside.
📍 Ferntree Gully · east
knox festival
Knox Festival: The Knox Festival is a fantastic, well-organised community celebration showcasing all that makes Knox great. This year’s theme celebrates the “Vibrant Community” with a full-day program on Saturday, March 1, from 10 am to 10 pm at Wally Tew Reserve. Families can enjoy rides—including free rides in the Kids Hub area—storytime, beach parties, pirate adventures, interactive play with Knox Toy Library, live demonstrations, performances, and plenty of exhibitors. There’s something for everyone, making it a fun-filled day for the whole community.