Clayton · Melbourne

Indoor Play Centre near Clayton

In the heart of Clayton, a two-minute drive from Clayton Road shops.

Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe is an indoor play centre at 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168, open 7 days a week. Children from crawling babies to 14 years play in ball pits, slides and climbing frames while parents relax in the cafe. Weekday entry is $11.99 for children 2–14 years and adults are free.

Why Clayton families visit

  • Walk in any day

    No booking needed for casual play — turn up Monday to Friday 9am–5pm or weekends 9am–4:30pm.

  • A cafe worth staying for

    Barista coffee, breakfast, wraps, Turkish rolls, shakes and frappes while the children play.

  • Birthday parties from $279

    Princess, Dinosaur and Under Water rooms for eight children, or premium Disco and Baking rooms at $369.

How to get here

In the heart of Clayton, a two-minute drive from Clayton Road shops.

  • 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
  • We are on the Princes Highway service road, near the Clayton Road corner.
  • Free parking is available directly out the front.
  • Clayton station is a short drive or a 15-minute walk, and the 703 and 631 buses stop nearby.

Nearby landmarks: Monash Medical Centre · Clayton Road shops and restaurants · Monash University Clayton campus · Clayton Railway Station

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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)

Clayton questions

  • Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe at 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton is a purpose-built indoor play centre with a dedicated under-3s soft play area, big slides, a ball pit, climbing zone and an on-site cafe. It is open 7 days with free parking out the front.

  • Weekdays: children 1–2 years $9.99, children 2–14 years $11.99. Weekends and public holidays: $11.49 and $13.49. Crawlers under 12 months and adults are free. Grip socks are compulsory and cost $5.50.

  • No. Casual play is walk-in friendly every day. Birthday parties should be booked at least two weeks ahead.

Plan your visit

We welcome families from Clayton, Springvale, Dandenong, Glen Waverley, Oakleigh and across south-east Melbourne.
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