Family Activities in Nunawading
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Nunawading, Victoria
📍 Nunawading · east
mr robertson
Mr Robertson is a family- and dog-friendly café offering an all-day menu with modern takes on breakfast classics and a dedicated kids menu. The spacious venue features pram-friendly indoor seating, a covered outdoor area with heaters, and a well-stocked cabinet of pastries and sweet treats.
📍 Nunawading · east
station street cafe
Station Street Cafe in Nunawading offers a cozy, family-friendly space with plenty of seating and a playpen filled with toys. The menu features brunch favorites, Japanese-inspired dishes, burgers, smoothies, and grab-and-go options.
📍 Nunawading · east
the peddler cafe
The Peddler Café in Nunawading is a popular local spot serving brunch favourites like waffles, bao, and sandwiches. The café offers friendly service and outdoor seating, making it a relaxed choice for families.
📍 Nunawading · east
manta ray coffee roasters
Manta Ray Coffee Roasters in Nunawading offers a sleek, industrial space where coffee takes center stage. Enjoy expertly brewed coffee, from lattes to pour-overs, in a minimalist, spacious setting. Perfect for prams and catching up with friends while savoring quality brews and a small selection of pastries.
📍 Nunawading · east
miss lucy
Miss Lucy in Blackburn is the perfect family-friendly cafe, offering a dedicated kids' space with beautiful toys and decor. With delicious food and top-notch coffee, it's sure to be a favorite in the Whitehorse area. Don’t miss the Beef Cheek Benedict if it’s on the menu, and the kids will love the eggs, toasties, or pastry treats.
📍 Nunawading · east
mopa (museum of play and art)
MoPA Nunawading is the brand’s joyful fourth venue, hidden inside Nunawading Homemaker HQ and easy to spot once you follow the giant pink paint drip. Packed with much-loved MoPA classics like the multilevel cityscape cubby, VW Beetle painting zone and ball chute, plus new favourites including water play, sound and light rooms, there’s something to delight kids of all ages and energy levels. From high-energy climbing and flying fox fun to calm library story time, creative screens and a safe under-2s soft play area, it’s thoughtfully designed for families — with a great café, excellent amenities and party rooms making it a standout day out (bookings essential).
📍 Nunawading · east
minitown kids play cafe
MiniTown Play Cafe, Nunawading is a pastel paradise and play haven for preschoolers, packed with zones to spark imagination and adventure. The main connected play structure features ramps, slides, nets and alcoves to explore, alongside two ball pits with interactive games. Little ones can dive into imaginative play as chefs, vets, doctors or make-up artists, or tackle giant building blocks, a climbing wall and swinging wrecking balls. There’s even a digging and sorting zone with wooden cubes for toddlers to enjoy. Perfect for the whole family to join in, MiniTown also offers party packages, making it a fun-filled destination for playdates, celebrations, or just a day of creative adventure.
📍 Nunawading · east
nunawading market
Nunawading Market – Running every fourth Sunday of the month outside the Whitehorse Civic Centre and Library, this long-standing local market is full of sights, smells, and treats. Explore stalls from local makers and artisans, grab some fresh produce, sip hot coffee, enjoy a delicious doughnut, or let the kids decorate their own cookies for a fun-filled family outing.
📍 Nunawading · east
whitehorse farmers market
Whitehorse Farmers Market – Held on the second Sunday of each month in Nunawading, this bustling market is hosted by Rotary and brims with fresh produce, free-range pork, eggs, baked goodies, and vibrant flowers. Live music fills the air while visitors stock up for the week, and Mamma recommends grabbing a fresh OJ and a bag of oranges to enjoy on the way home.