School Holiday Activities in Melbourne

• All-day entry

  Leave for lunch and come back — one ticket covers the day.

• Every age

  Soft play for under-3s, big frame for older kids up to 14.

• Food on site

  Kids Happy Meals from $9.95, breakfast, wraps and coffee.

• Book ahead

  Buy tickets online to skip the queue on busy days.

Why an indoor play centre works for the holidays

Melbourne school holidays land in every kind of weather — wet and cold in winter, hot in January. An indoor playground gives children somewhere to burn energy no matter what, and gives parents a comfortable place to sit, work on a laptop or catch up with friends.

Families come from Clayton, Oakleigh, Springvale, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Dandenong and further across the south-east because it is central, affordable and has free parking.

Holiday prices and hours

Monday–Friday entry is $9.99 for children 1–2 years and $11.99 for children 2 years and over. On weekends, Victorian school holidays and public holidays it is $11.49 and $13.49. The mothers group discount is $8.99 per child during holiday periods and advance booking is essential. Crawlers 12 months and under and adults are free, and grip socks cost $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).

Public holidays inside the school holidays run 10am–3pm.

Tips for a busy holiday day

Arrive before 10:30am for the calmest play. Bring or buy grip socks. Pack a water bottle and name every jumper. If you are meeting another family, book tickets online so everyone gets in quickly. Lunch rush at the cafe is 12–1pm, so order a little earlier if you can.

Holiday birthday parties

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 in popular rooms and $37.90 each in premium rooms, including food and entry, and there is no limit on adults.

Holiday weekdays are a great option for birthdays when friends are free — they are usually easier to book than Saturdays.

Other holiday ideas near Clayton

Combine a morning at Happy Hippos with a picnic at Jells Park, a visit to Monash Gallery or a walk around Clayton Road for lunch. Our blog has a full list of things to do near Clayton with kids.

Plan your visit