Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Montrose Post Office

"Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens are simply glorious. From the air, the 94-acre spread evokes a giant green lung in the middle of the city. Drawing over 1.5 million visitors annually, the gardens are considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaping in the world. You'll find a global selection of plantings and endemic Australian flora. Mini ecosystems, such as a cacti and succulents area, a herb garden and an indigenous rainforest, are set amid vast lawns."

"This fenced garden is within the Royal Botanic Gardens and provides opportunities for water play and nature play in a popular picnic spot. You can also take your under 5s on a Punt Tour for free!. Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra"

"Spend the day hopping between eclectic cafes and small shops, and explore iconic places such as the State Parliament buildings, Shrine of Remembrance, Federation Square, Arts Centre, Yarra River, Fitzroy Garden and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Take advantage of the free tram service around the City Circle loop to get around!"

"A free experience and in walking distance to Flinders Street Station, the Shrine of Remembrance is a stunning visual and educational experience. A be great place if you want to show older kids the Australian heritage. There are many areas to explore."

"The Shrine of Remembrance, which was built in the 1920s, is also one of Australia’s more solemn buildings. After all, it’s a war memorial. Locals see it as a place for people to peacefully reflect upon and remember soldiers who died fighting."

"One of the more lifeless buildings of Melbourne on the outside, the old Melbourne Gaol has quite a ghastly history to back it up. Sitting right on Russel street (another very famous Melbourne street) is an incredibly eerie, 3 story high former prison. While it’s no longer a prison (it was officially closed in 1924), it’s now a museum filled with relics of the past and the history of some of Australia’s most notorious criminals."

"Speaking of Ned Kelly – Australia’s most famous bad guy did find his untimely end in Melbourne, at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Naturally, a great part of the exhibition is dedicated to telling the story of this famous criminal. Plus, there are many more stories to explore here, many of them tragic and sad."

"The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is ‘Australia’s only national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art,’ and features two cinemas, exhibition spaces and the permanent and ever-evolving exhibit Screen Worlds. See Cate Blanchett’s Oscar, props from Baz Lurhmann’s Moulin Rouge and costumes from Kylie Minogue, Dame Edna and Heath Ledger. Visit the Time Slice room, gawk at the Zoetrope and discover the magic behind the moving image and digital culture."

"The pedestrianised square is the location of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image; a fascinating and informative space focussed on film and photography across Australia. Admission to ACMI is free to explore and check out their permanent exhibitions, however some temporary events, special exhibitions, or movie screenings may charge a small entry fee. As always, check ahead before visiting!"

"Art enthusiasts often find Melbourne’s cultural and art scene very fascinating. This is probably because the city’s vibrant cultural scene offers a range of top-class galleries, cutting-edge performance art..."

"When you first take a look around Melbourne City, you’d be hard-pressed not to be able to see this towering over you. Standing 297 meters tall, it was Australia’s tallest apartment block when completed in 2006 and remains the tallest high-rise building in Melbourne. It’s hard to imagine what Melbourne looks like from the Sky Deck at the top until you actually experience yourself."

"Yes, it is a bit touristy, but why not enjoy Melbourne from a very different perspective?. The Skydeck on top of the Eureka Tower in Melbourne’s Docklands is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. Spectacular views are guaranteed!"

"Eureka Tower – offers stunning views from the highest observation deck in the southern hemisphere, Eureka Skydeck at 297 metres/88 floors. I recommend going up just on sun down so you experience Melbourne by day and as it slips into night."

"The Footscray Park playground is one of the play areas near me that includes water play. There are also flying foxes, swings, climbing equipment, a sandpit and some lovely musical instruments. Better still, it’s fenced, there are public toilets, water taps, picnic shelters and barbecues and shade from trees."

"If you’re looking for things to do in Melbourne with toddlers or younger school aged children, then you must visit Interaxcity. Interaxcity is a new children’s museum where your kids get to take on a role in a 200 square meter mini city. Within the mini city, kids can take on roles such as a pilot, construction worker, forest, doctor, mechanic and more."

"One of the more popular spots is from one of the oldest river crossings in the city – Princes Bridge. If you happen to be crossing on a pleasant evening, you can’t help but stop to admire the sunset views along the Yarra as it drops below the high-rises in the distance. Tip: This is a great spot to hang around for some night photography too."

"It’s a short walk from the main station, Fed Square, and the CBD by crossing over Princes Bridge. NGV Australia is on Federation Square, right behind ACMI."

"Fitzroy Gardens is also home to another historical Melbourne attraction. Cook’s Cottage is open daily for visitors between 9am – 5pm at a price of $6.50. The visit offers the chance to see the antique furnishing and style of the famous voyager’s family home for a little slice of charming history within the city. The visit shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours, and so visiting several of the city’s gardens can be done easily within a morning or longer if you’re wrapped up in a particular exhibition."

"Spend the day hopping between eclectic cafes and small shops, and explore iconic places such as the State Parliament buildings, Shrine of Remembrance, Federation Square, Arts Centre, Yarra River, Fitzroy Garden and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Take advantage of the free tram service around the City Circle loop to get around!"

"For peace and quiet away from the busy city there’s nowhere better than Kings Domain. A completely free activity just south of the CBD, you can easily walk to the park."

"This Abbotsford cafe is a visual feast both on and off the plate, by way of restaurant interior design magic that’s turned an old mechanic’s garage into a lush indoor garden. Brass detailing stands out against soft pinks and greens, while plants hang from every corner of the bright, airy space. Beautifully plated dishes like the French toast with whipped cream cheese, strawberries and peanut brittle are easy on the lens too."