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Birthday Parties 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.
Why Dandenong families visit
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.
How to get here
Around 15 minutes from Dandenong via the Princes Highway.
- 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
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)
Dandenong 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.
Plan your visit
- Entry prices and opening hoursWeekday and weekend entry, grip socks and public holiday times.
- Birthday party packagesThemed rooms from $279, extras and how to book your date.
- Play informationAge zones, supervision and what to bring on the day.
- Cafe menuBreakfast, wraps, kids meals, coffee, shakes and frappes.
- Contact and directionsCall the centre, email us or find us on the map.
- School holiday activitiesWhat to do with the kids across the Victorian school holidays.