Family Activities in Healesville
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Healesville, Victoria
📍 Healesville · east
watts river brewing
Watts River Brewing in Healesville is a family-friendly brewery with outdoor space, pizzas, bar snacks, and locally brewed beers. The venue offers a variety of indoor and outdoor games for children, including ride-on cars, giant Connect Four, foosball, and board games.
📍 Healesville · east
the hive @ freedom
The Hive at Freedom in Healesville is a family-friendly café in the Yarra Valley. Enjoy coffee, bagels, sweet treats, or kids’ lunch boxes in a relaxed indoor space, perfect for catching up with friends.
📍 Healesville · east
healesville hotel
The Healesville Hotel is a family-friendly gem with a spacious backyard perfect for relaxation. While the kids play in the sandpit and cubbies, adults can enjoy classic pub fare or dine indoors. The outdoor picnic tables and laid-back vibes make it a great spot for all ages!
📍 Healesville · east
my little kitchen
My Little Kitchen in Healesville is perfect for families, with a fully enclosed courtyard ideal for chalk drawings and play. Enjoy fresh, seasonal food and a kids menu featuring tasty options like waffles. Don't forget to treat yourself to coffee, slices, or doughnuts!
📍 Healesville · east
healesville candy emporium
Healesville Candy Emporium is a sweet paradise, packed with a huge variety of treats from classic boiled lollies to giant lollipops and delicious sodas. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth!
📍 Healesville · east
the laneway
The Laneway, Healesville is a hidden treasure Mamma loves. You might miss it if not for the giant skull signage guiding you to this super cool eatery. Run by the creative minds behind Mocha and Lime, The Laneway serves South and North American inspired breakfasts, lunches, and dinners on Fridays and Saturdays. Mamma can’t get enough of the burrito bowls and frozen margaritas, while the kids happily tuck into giant serves of chicken and chips. The vibe is laid-back with plenty of spaces to stretch out and dine with the family. Bonus points: the cafe is home to Alchemy Distillers, offering their delicious gin and vodka, and the Yarra Valley Honey Company—a charming little nook in Healesville.
📍 Healesville · east
four pillars gin distillery
Four Pillars in Healesville is an award-winning distillery and a true local gem of the Yarra Valley. Famous worldwide for their exceptional gin, the newly renovated building is a sight to behold, with signature copper styling throughout and comfy indoor and outdoor spaces to relax with a cocktail. The distillery offers three distinct tasting areas, including the Gin Garden on weekends, which overlooks the factory floor. Whether you’re there for a cheeky G&T, a tasting paddle, a guided workshop, or just picking up a bottle to enjoy at home, Four Pillars is a must-visit for any Yarra Valley trip, and Mamma loves soaking up the warm hospitality while visiting.
📍 Healesville · east
payten and jones
Payten and Jones in Healesville offers a unique twist on the traditional winery experience. With a fantastic selection of wines, including their own local drops, and a cool collection of street art, it's a casual spot to enjoy a laidback tasting session. Whether you're into wine or prefer cans and cocktails, there's something for everyone! Ideal for a relaxed hangout with friends or a fun date.
📍 Healesville · east
cinemas @ the memo
The Memo, Healesville is a hidden gem in the heart of town — a beautiful arts hub that doubles as a cinema when performances aren’t on. Perfect for families, it offers kid-friendly and sensory-friendly sessions with dim lighting, lowered volume and sometimes open captions. The film program varies from popular blockbusters to international and art-house films, with 1–3 screenings a day, making it a calm, charming alternative to big cinema chains. Alongside The Art Centre Warburton, The Memo provides a relaxed, welcoming environment for little ones to enjoy the big screen.
📍 Healesville · east
maroondah reservoir park
Maroondah Reservoir Park is one of Mamma’s favourite spots for a family picnic! This parkland reserve is brimming with birdlife, beautiful gardens, and lovely family walks. Be sure to check out the reservoir spillway—usually spectacular in spring after good rainfall. Walking along the base of the dam wall is a trippy experience; the echoes off the wall are loud and the gutter at the bottom is perfect for racing leaves when water is flowing. Mamma highly recommends hiking up the Rose Stairway to wander along the dam wall—the views are stunning, and you can turn it into a full bushwalk loop if you continue on the other side. After your walk, there’s plenty of space to spread out your picnic, though watch out for the local bird residents: some cockatoos and rosellas are friendly, others are a little cheeky (bird feeding is prohibited in the reserve).
📍 Healesville · east
roll play - bike track
Roll Play at Queens Park, Healesville – a hidden gem for kids to ride bikes, scooters, and trikes safely. The sealed tracks feature sweeping bends, small hills, road signs, and animal-themed markers to teach bike safety, while tree stumps and bowerbird houses provide fun spots to rest and play along the way.
📍 Healesville · east
yarra valley railway
Yarra Valley Railway – Healesville is a charming vintage train experience that’s perfect for little ones and families alike. Home to a classic 1950s single-carriage train, it currently runs from Healesville through picturesque farms and wineries to Tarrawarra Winery, with the highlight being a hundred-year-old tunnel – hold hands through this dark passageway for extra fun! The 45-minute ride offers spectacular views and a completely new perspective of the Yarra Valley, making it ideal for toddlers and preschoolers on their first vintage train adventure. The dedicated volunteers behind the railway are working hard to extend the line all the way back to Yarra Glen, promising even more scenic journeys in the future.
📍 Healesville · east
spirits of the sky @ healesville sanctuary
Spirits in the Sky at Healesville Sanctuary is a must-see experience, offering an up-close look at some of Australia’s most stunning birds. The show begins with the Indigenous creation story of Bunjil, setting the stage for a spectacular display of raptors in action. You’ll witness the impressive skills of a Black Kite, a Black-Breasted Buzzard cracking open an emu egg with a rock, and the majestic flight of a Wedge-Tailed Eagle soaring so close you can feel the air. Parrots, Cockatoos, and Galahs also make appearances, including Mamma’s favorite, Rusty the Nankeen Kestrel. This unforgettable show is included with your entry to the sanctuary, and with plenty of space and pram parking, it’s perfect for all ages!