Party venue
Kids Party Venue in Melbourne
Themed birthday rooms, private hire and a cafe — all at 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton.
Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe in Clayton is a kids party venue for Melbourne's south-east. Themed birthday parties start at $279 for eight children with a host, food and full-day play, and the whole venue can be privately hired for up to 100 guests from $949.
Birthday rooms
Princess, Dinosaur and Under Water from $279.
Premium parties
Disco and Baking rooms with two hosts at $369.
Private hire
Exclusive use of the centre for three hours, up to 100 guests.
Evening slot
A Private Party slot every day from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Birthday party packages
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 venue hire
Hire the entire play centre for three hours for up to 100 people, including children over one — weekdays $949, weekends $1,049. You can bring your own food and drinks, our staff stay on duty from the cafe, and general housekeeping is done before pack-up.
Extras include an additional hour ($199), kitchen hire ($49 for one hour or $99 for three) and dedicated cleaners ($199).
Combo packages
For something bigger, add professional photography, custom decorations, a DJ, cake, face painting, a balloon activity and catering of any cuisine, including live catering. All extras are subject to availability and pre-booking.
Why parents choose Happy Hippos
A dedicated host looks after setup, food and clean-up, so parents can enjoy the party. Guests play all day, adults are free and unlimited, and there is free parking. We are central to Clayton, Oakleigh, Springvale, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Dandenong and Keysborough.
How to book
Book online in minutes: choose your date, room, time and food, and pay a $100 deposit to lock it in. Saturdays fill two to three weeks ahead, so plan early for weekend dates.
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
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
A private themed room for 1.5 hours, a dedicated host, three kids menu food items, fries, chips, cordial and water, full-day play for eight children and complimentary small coffees for the birthday child's parents.
Yes. You can bring your own cake, or order a 900g frozen party cake from us for $25.
Private hire covers up to 100 people, including children over one year old.
Yes, private hire is BYO food and drinks. Kitchen hire is available as an extra.
Plan your visit
- Kids birthday party packagesThemed rooms from $279 for eight children, plus extras.
- Private party venue hireHire the whole centre for up to 100 guests from $949.
- Cafe menuBreakfast, wraps, Kids Happy Meals, coffee, shakes and frappes.
- Playground rulesSocks, supervision and age zones that keep everyone safe.
- Contact and directionsCall the centre, email us or find us on the map.
- Parent guides and ideasParty planning, toddler play and rainy day ideas.
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