Melbourne Family Fun Four Days and Three Nights
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🌟Melbourne family fun four days and three nights｜A wonderful trip with animals, Lego, steam trains and penguins
📍Day 1｜Fly over the city and countryside to welcome fun, first experience of Lego world
Early in the morning, we took a flight from Sydney to Melbourne, which is full of European style and literary atmosphere. As soon as we got off the plane, we went straight to the car rental counter to pick up our travel companion's spacious and comfortable SUV. Self-driving not only allows flexible itinerary arrangements, but also makes our family of four's journey more relaxed and comfortable.
After checking in at Artel Apartment Hotel, we decided to set off lightly and head to the long-awaited LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. This indoor park located in Chadstone Shopping Center is a paradise for children and a warehouse of childhood memories for adults. As soon as we walked in, we were immediately attracted by the colorful world of Lego blocks, and the children were so excited that they almost jumped up. From the mini Melbourne city model, to the interactive game area, to the exciting 4D Lego movie, every corner is full of laughter and surprises.
After we were tired from shopping, we had dinner and shopping in Chadstone. This largest shopping mall in the Southern Hemisphere not only has a wide selection of food and drink, but also is extremely convenient for eating and drinking. While enjoying dinner, we recalled the excitement of Legoland, and our Melbourne trip started warmly.
🐾Day 2｜Sleep until you wake up naturally and get in close contact with wild animals
The first night of the trip is always particularly tiring. Today we decided not to set an alarm clock and wake up naturally to welcome the new day. The well-slept children were full of energy. We drove to Werribee Open Range Zoo, a wildlife park modeled after the African grasslands, located in the west of Melbourne.
The most anticipated experience in the park is the experience of taking the Safari off-road bus. We sat in an open sightseeing car and crossed the open grassland, seeing giraffes strolling gracefully and zebras grazing leisurely. When the rhino caught up with our car, the whole car exclaimed again and again. The feeling of both nervousness and excitement became the most unforgettable memory of the day.
In the evening, we returned to the city and strolled in the center of Melbourne to feel the elegance and rhythm of this city. Then, we boarded the Eureka Skydeck 88 observation deck and overlooked the entire Melbourne city from the 88th floor. As night fell, thousands of lights flickered, as if a breathing city was quietly blooming under our feet.
🚂Day 3｜A steam train that travels through time, dancing with penguins on the romantic seaside
Early in the morning of the third day, we went to Belgrave Station in the suburbs of Melbourne to take the classic Puffing Billy steam train. This historic train route passes through the Dandenong Ranges and is a well-known nostalgic journey for locals. We sat in an open carriage, and the children hung their feet out of the window (this is one of the features). Along the way, the trees were surrounded and the birds chirped, as if returning to an innocent age.
After lunch, we drove to Brighton Beach to visit the famous Bathing Boxes. These colorful cabins are one of Melbourne's landmarks. Each one has a different design and story, and is a great spot for taking photos and checking in. The children were playing with sand castles on the beach, while the adults were enjoying the afternoon tranquility in the sea breeze.
In the evening, we drove to Phillip Island to watch the famous Penguin Parade. As the sky darkened, little blue penguins staggered ashore from the waves, looking very cute. The children watched intently, and such a natural wonder was really worth the price.
✈️Day 4｜A journey to calm down, returning to Sydney with full memories
On the morning of the last day, we had a simple breakfast in the hotel and started to pack our luggage. Although the journey was short, it was full of memories. We went to the airport early, checked in smoothly after returning the car, and spent the rest of the time in the airport to eat something leisurely and visit the duty-free shop, leaving the end of the journey to relaxation and peace.
Watching the plane slowly take off, Melbourne outside the window gradually went away, and my heart was full of reluctance. This four-day, three-night parent-child trip not only allowed us to see the dual faces of Australia's nature and cities, but also made the family closer. Every photo and every video is a treasure that will be remembered forever.
If you are also planning a parent-child trip in Melbourne, you may wish to refer to our route arrangement this time to make your family trip full of surprises and touching moments. I look forward to setting off again next time to explore more wonderful corners of Australia!