KIDS

Hi Ravyn,

I grew up in Doncaster, so I know the area like the back of my hand. I'm currently living in Templestowe so I know it even better!

Ok, so the best part of both include:

Ruffey Lake Park - This is in Templestowe and is a great park to take the kids for an afternoon walk, BBQ, afternoon on the kids playground etc. The lake in the middle of the park is what makes is special. It's not overwhelmingly large, but big enough for the kids to really have a great day.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ruffey+lake+park,+templestowe&sll=61.52401,105.318756&sspn=177.876916,360&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.776821,145.145316&spn=0.01501,0.029225&z=16&iwloc=A

Westerfolds Park - Again this is a rather large park that would be good for the kids. I personally prefer Ruffey Lake park, just because is seems a bit more manageable, but Westerfolds is still great if you want a more "Nature" filled experience

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=westerfolds+park,+templestowe&sll=-37.776821,145.145316&sspn=0.01501,0.029225&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=A

Pancake Parlour - Is a fantastic kid friendly restaurant that I personally have very fond memories of. It has great food for the kids, and has a great little action wall that dances and comes to life every hour. It's located at 550 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster and the phone number is 98486836

I'll see if I can think of anymore for you.

AJ

Wow Thank you AJ

This sounds great. I will definitely take a drive tomorrow.

I have great memories of taking the kids to the Eltham Miniature Railway - about 5 minutes drive from Doncaster.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Eltham+Miniature+Railway,+Eltham,+Victoria+Australia&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.826758,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.731209,145.142505&spn=0.00454,0.011373&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A

i dont know how to put up links...lol...but there is a great new park near the templestowe scouts hall...if you are travelling from the pines towards high street on foote street/Reynolds rd.....turn a right on high street and you will almost drive into it....
sorry but my instructions are bizarre...i know where i am but not too familiar with names and what not...i just know how to get there...lol...
the park itself offers a flying fox, mini maze, and some great equipment my kiddos are 5 and 3 and they love it...

Hi Tempy,

To post links, you simply copy and paste a URL and it will be picked up.

I couldn't really find the park you were talking about though? Where on this map would it be?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=pines,+templestowe&sll=-37.729181,145.144157&sspn=0.031091,0.06609&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.757322,145.12035&spn=0.007566,0.016522&t=h&z=17

AJ

ok looking at the map im wrong...it must be duncan street so you turn onto union street not high street ooops..i just googled it looks like its called wombat bend in finns reserve....i cant find any pics on manningham councils site but i assure you all its a fantastic park..

Looks like this is the link you are after?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=103812922454758171506.000457019fe679110a015

Is this the image for it?

AJ

thanks AJ....yes you are right...arent you a clever little cucumber.....lol

Ravyn, you might also like to check this thread out:

Best Restaurants to take kids
http://www.streetadvisor.com.au/victoria/forums/best-restaurant-to-take-kids

Good luck!!

AJ