Family Activities in Yarra Junction
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Yarra Junction, Victoria
📍 Yarra Junction · east
gladysdale bakehouse
If you're driving through the Upper Yarra, a stop at Gladysdale Bakehouse is a must! This country-style bakery takes it up a notch with cabinets overflowing with mouthwatering sweet and savoury treats. Don’t miss their famous vanilla slice, or for something a little different, try the giant raspberry meringue — it's seriously the size of your kid's head! Whether you choose to dine in on the verandah, inside, or in the front yard, you'll love the cozy, welcoming vibe of this local favourite.
📍 Yarra Junction · east
blue lotus water garden
Blue Lotus Water Garden – a 14-acre oasis in the Yarra Valley, the Blue Lotus Water Garden is filled with waterlilies, lotus flowers, banana palms, and lush greenery. Families can explore lakes, ponds, bridges, picnic spots, a fairy garden with cubbies and wishing wells, and four greenhouses with rare plants like the Giant Amazon Lily. Pram-friendly trails make it easy to wander, and there’s a cafe, BBQ areas, and a gift shop for a perfect family day out.
📍 Yarra Junction · east
school holidays @ blue lotus water garden
Blue Lotus Water Garden, Yarra Valley is a serene family-friendly oasis where you can wander through lush landscapes and marvel at Melbourne’s largest begonia display during the Bloomin Begonias and Autumn Flower Season (21st March–21st April). The highlight is the “Trail of Begonias,” a 1km path featuring over 300 hanging baskets, alongside thousands of autumn blooms including sunflowers, salvias, and impatiens, plus the iconic waterlilies—especially the giant Amazon Waterlilies with their impressive pads and unique flowers—making it a colourful, tranquil day out for all ages.