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Indoor Play Centre near Dandenong

Around 15 minutes from Dandenong via the Princes Highway.

Families in Dandenong book birthday parties at Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe, 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton — about 15 minutes away. Packages start at $279 for eight children and include full-day play, a private themed room for 1.5 hours, a dedicated host, food and drinks, with no limit on adults.

  • Popular rooms $279

    Princess, Dinosaur and Under Water — covers eight children including entry, food and a host.

  • Premium rooms $369

    Disco with glow sticks and dress-ups, or the Baking Room where kids make pizza and cookies.

  • Bring the whole family

    There is no limit on adults, and extra children are $27.90 each including food and entry.

Straight up the Princes Highway from Dandenong

Happy Hippos is a straight run along the Princes Highway from Dandenong, through Noble Park and Springvale, to Clayton — about 15 minutes by car with free parking on arrival. Families from Dandenong North, Keysborough and Noble Park North visit regularly for play dates and birthdays.

Prices and hours

Weekday entry is $9.99 for children 1–2 years and $11.99 for children 2–14 years. On weekends and public holidays it is $11.49 and $13.49, with a mothers group rate of $8.99. Crawlers 12 months and under play free, adults are always free, and grip socks are compulsory at $5.50 a pair.

We are open 7 days: Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–4:30pm, and public holidays 10am–3pm (please check availability).

What there is to do

The main play frame has multiple levels with tunnels, big slides, the Bubble Bay ball pit and the Sky Climbers climbing zone. Toddlers get their own soft play area, and the cafe keeps parents fuelled with coffee, breakfast and lunch. Entry covers the whole day.

Birthday parties near Dandenong

Our most popular party rooms — Princess, Dinosaur and Under Water — are $279 for eight children and include full-day play, a 1.5-hour private room, a dedicated host, three kids menu food items, fries, chips, cordial and water, and complimentary small coffees for the birthday child's parents. Premium Disco and Baking rooms are $369 with two hosts. Extra children are $27.90 each including food and entry, and there is no limit on adults.

Private party venue

Hire the entire centre for three hours for up to 100 guests — weekdays $949, weekends $1,049. Bring your own food and drinks, or add kitchen hire, photography, a DJ, face painting and catering as part of a combo package, subject to availability.

How to get here

  • 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
  • Free on-site parking directly in front of the centre.
  • Clayton Station is a short drive away; buses stop on the Princes Highway.
  • +61 414 571 351
  • Follow the Princes Highway north-west through Noble Park and Springvale.
  • We are on the service road at 1924 Princes Hwy, just before Clayton Road.
  • Plenty of free parking for party guests.

Nearby landmarks: Dandenong Plaza · Dandenong Market · Noble Park · Princes Highway

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Opening hours

  • Monday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Tuesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Wednesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thursday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Friday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Sunday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Public holidays — 10:00am – 3:00pm (check availability)

Parent questions

  • Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe in Clayton, about 15 minutes from Dandenong, runs private themed birthday parties from $279 for eight children including play, food, drinks and a dedicated host.

  • You get the private party room for 1.5 hours plus full-day play in the centre for the children.

  • Send a request through the booking form and our team will call to confirm and take the $100 deposit.

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