If you’re after a family day out near Melbourne, farm parks in the surrounding countryside make a great choice. These spots let kids get close to farm life, with open paddocks and fresh country air to explore, all within easy reach of the city.
Before heading off, check the farm’s own website for opening times and any seasonal closures. Pack wellies or old shoes, as ground can get muddy, and bring a jacket in case the weather turns. If you’re visiting during school holidays, it’s worth booking ahead to avoid disappointment.
Distances are measured in a straight line from Melbourne city centre, so allow extra time by road.
Farm parks near Melbourne
Melbourne SkyFarm
Docklands · under 3 km from the city centre
Melbourne Skyfarm is an urban farm and sustainability space located on a converted rooftop in Melbourne's CBD.
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Zoos Victoria Head Office
Parkville · about 3 km from the city centre
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Melbourne Zoo
Parkville · about 3 km from the city centre
The zoo features animals from around the world and is designed as a family-friendly attraction.
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Collingwood Children's Farm
Abbotsford · about 4 km from the city centre
The nonprofit farm provides hands-on animal experiences and operates a cafe with outdoor patio seating.
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Rippon Lea Estate
Elsternwick · about 8 km from the city centre
A 19th-century mansion set on manicured grounds with gardens offers guided tours and a cafe.
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Hobsons Bay Farm
Altona · about 12 km from the city centre
Hobsons Bay Farm is a children's farm in Altona, Victoria, with a wheelchair-accessible car park.
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Bundoora Park Farm
Bundoora · about 14 km from the city centre
The Reservoir Leisure Centre provides aquatics, fitness, and gym facilities for visitors of all abilities.
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Reptile Encounters
Burwood · about 14 km from the city centre
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Farm Road Reserve
Cheltenham · about 19 km from the city centre
Farm Road Reserve in Cheltenham, Victoria is a park featuring a dog park where visitors can bring dogs and enjoy wheelchair-accessible facilities.
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Chocolate Lilly Street Lake
Epping · about 21 km from the city centre
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Edendale Community Environment Farm
Eltham · about 21 km from the city centre
Edendale Community Environment Farm is a farm in Eltham, Victoria featuring a café, wholesale plant nursery, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
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Chesterfield Farm- PLEASE PRE PURCHASE TICKETS
Scoresby · about 24 km from the city centre
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The Farm Yarra Valley
Warrandyte South · about 25 km from the city centre
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Animal Land Children's Farm
Diggers Rest · about 28 km from the city centre
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Melbourne Farm Stay
Diggers Rest · about 28 km from the city centre
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee South · about 29 km from the city centre
A zoo offers safari tours to view African giraffes and zebras, with casual dining available.
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Myuna Farm
Doveton · about 30 km from the city centre
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Stewy The Snake Catcher Pty Ltd
Wyndham Vale · about 31 km from the city centre
Stewy The Snake Catcher is an animal rescue service and farm located in Wyndham Vale, Victoria.
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Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
Sherbrooke · about 35 km from the city centre
A wooded garden park features walking trails, a boathouse, waterfalls, and islands.
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Folly Farm Blueberry Growers
Olinda · about 36 km from the city centre
Folly Farm Blueberry Growers is a blueberry farm located in Olinda, Victoria, Australia.
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