Harbour Town is a popular retail destination in
Melbourne, offering 2 levels of laneway shopping with over 90 direct outlet and speciality stores. Located in
Docklands and easily accessible by car and tram, it is best known for discounted prices across homewares, gifts, sportswear, jewellery and fashion brands.
Unknown to some, Harbour Town also offers entertainment and attractions such as O'Brien Group Arena, the largest ice arena in
Australia and
Melbourne Star, the Southern Hemisphere's only giant observation wheel. It also hosts many activities throughout the year including
Christmas celebrations and school holiday fun for the kids. This winter, Harbour Town is serving a schedule of children activities from
June to August. Here is a quick overview of what's in store to keep the kids entertained while you do some shopping and grab a bite from the many eateries in Harbour Town Melbourne.
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Rock climbing is not just for adults. Now kids can try out rock climbing for FREE in a safe environment. The wall is up to 8 metres high.
Times: Monday to Saturday: 11am – 3pm
27 June to 8 July - Play-Doh Village
Children can enjoy an afternoon moulding with Play-Doh at the ground floor near Le Cirque. There are also photo opportunities with Red Doh Doh and Purple Doh Doh when they appear to meet and greet the kids. Best of all, they get to bring home their own Play-Doh tub.
Times: Monday to Sunday: 11am – 3pm
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Kids love jumping castles and yours can enjoy bouncing on one located at the ground floor near the food court.
Times: Monday to Sunday: 11am – 3pm
8 July to 28 August - Snow Play
If the
ice skating rink at
Federation Square during
Light in Winter is too crowded, then grab the kids and head over to Harbour Town Melbourne. Kids can play in the falling snow and build their own snowman. Best of all, its FREE.
Times: Friday, 4pm – 8pm / Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 4pm
