Winter School Holidays on the Mornington Peninsula
Winter School Holidays on the Mornington Peninsula
Winter school holidays have arrived on the Mornington Peninsula. There are plenty of things to do with kids, including nature walks, creative workshops, indoor play centres and outdoor activities. Rug up and explore the best family-friendly experiences these school holidays.
Enchanted Adventure
Let the kids burn off energy these holidays at Enchanted Adventure. Get lost in mazes, zoom down tube slides, or take to the treetops with Tree Surfing. Great for all ages, with picnic spots and garden paths for slower paced fun too. Bookings recommended.
Dates: Opens Daily
Cost: From $30
Location: 55 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat
More info and bookings: Enchanted Adventure
Peninsula Cinemas
Need an easy indoor option for a rainy winter day? Peninsula Cinemas screens the latest family films with all the classic movie snacks to keep kids happy.
Dates: Open Daily
Cost: Child $13.50, Adult $18.50, Family tickets are also available.
Location: Rosebud Parade, Rosebud
More info and bookings: Peninsula Cinema 03 5981 2555
McDaids Irish Pub
Warm up after the movies with a pub lunch. McDaids offers $12 lunch meals with any cold drink purchase, serving generous comfort food with a relaxed vibe making it a local favourite. (excludes public holidays)
Dates: Tuesday – Sunday lunch
Cost: $12 (with any cold drink purchase) bookings recommended and not valid public holidays.
Location: 1003 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
More info and bookings: McDaids 03 5982 3200
Inflatable Land
Beat the winter chill with high-energy indoor fun at Inflatable Land. This indoor play centre features giant inflatable attractions for kids of all ages and even adults can join in the fun.
Dates: Various
Cost: $20 per child (bookings not required, bring your socks)
Location: 34 Milgate Drive, Mornington VIC 3931
More info and bookings: Inflatable Land
Point Nepean National Park
Point Nepean National Park, located at the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, offers a variety of easy coastal walks and fascinating history making it an ideal winter family outing.
Dates: Open daily
Cost: Free
Location: 3880 Point Nepean Road, Portsea VIC 3944
More info and bookings: Point Nepean National Park
Devilbend Natural Reserve
Reconnect with nature at Devilbend Reserve, the Peninsula’s largest inland water reserve. There’s plenty of space for birdwatching, bushwalking and family picnics. Peaceful and uncrowded, it’s a great way to stretch little legs on a cool winter day.
Dates: Open Daily
Cost: Free
Location: 159 Graydens Rd, Moorooduc VIC 3933
More info and bookings: Devilbend natural reserve
Image Credit: Parks Vic
Somers Dirt Jump Park
The new RW Stone Reserve Dirt Jump Park in Somers is ready to roll. Designed with local input, the park features gap jumps, berms, tabletops and more and is perfect for first-timers and confident riders. A brilliant way for kids to get outside, get active and learn about jump safety and maintenance.
Dates: Open daily
Cost: Free
Location: RW Stone Reserve, Somers
More info: RW Stone Reserve dirt jumps
Hawkes
Hawkes Farm in Boneo is a weekend favourite on the Mornington Peninsula. Warm up with their famous thrice-cooked hot chips, made from homegrown potatoes and cooked until perfectly crispy. A must-try treat these winter holidays. Available weekends only, from 10am to 3pm, these hot chips are worth it.
Dates: Farmgate open daily, hot chipsSaturdays & Sundays 10am – 3pm
Cost: $8
Location: 661 Boneo Rd, Boneo VIC 3939
More info and bookings: Hawkes Farm
Peninsula Hot Springs
Peninsula Hot Springs is running a Winter School Holiday Program from Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July 2025. Families can unwind and connect with wellness activities; nature experiences and creative workshops designed for all ages.
Dates: Open daily
Cost: Various
Location: 140 Springs Lane, Fingal
More info and bookings: Peninsula Hot Springs 03 5950 8777
Soul Circus School Holiday Program
Soul Circus Aerial School in Mornington is offering an exciting Winter 2025 Holiday Program from July 7 to 17. These energetic workshops are designed for children eager to explore circus arts, including aerial silks, trapeze, lyra (aerial hoop), unicycling, tightwire walking and more
Dates: From 7th – 17th July 2025
Cost: From $60 per person
Location: 15 Virginia St, Mornington VIC 3931
More info and bookings: Soul Circus
The Ranch holiday program
These school holidays, The Ranch Adventure Park is running its Winter Holiday Program from July 7 to 18. Kids aged 8–14 can spend the day horse riding, tackling the giant swing, trying archery and joining other outdoor adventures. It’s all about building confidence, resilience and friendships in a fun, supportive environment.
Dates: Various
Cost: From $85 per person
Location: 810 Boneo Road, Boneo VC 3939
More info and bookings: The Ranch 03 5988 6262
The Briars – Nature and Clay Ornaments 8th July
Get creative in nature with a guided walk through the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary. Kids will collect leaves, bark, and seedpods, then press their finds into clay to make their own nature ornaments to take home.
This activity encourages kids to look closely at the textures and shapes of the natural world around them.
Suitable for ages 4+ years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: Tuesday 8th July 10am – 12pm
Cost: From $25.66
Location: 450 Nepean Highway Nepean Highway Mount Martha, VIC 3934
More info and bookings: Eventbrite
Sages Cottage Farm Café
Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy a coffee while supporting an inclusive café run by Wallara. Their Animal Meet & Greet tours run during school holidays. Join them Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00–10:45am to say hello to the friendly farm animals.
Dates: Various
Cost: $15 per child (not supervising adults)
Location: 85 Sages Road Baxter VIC
More info and bookings: trybooking
Dinosaur world
Looking for a roaring good time these school holidays? Dinosaur World in Somerville is the place to be. This family-friendly attraction brings dinosaurs back to life with lifelike animatronic displays, interactive activities and more
Dates: Open daily during school holiday 5th -20th July
Cost: $18 adult, $16 child, $64 family pass
Location: 1385 Frankston-Flinders Road, Sommerville
More information: Dinosaur World
Yawa Aquatic Centre
Kids love the WIBIT inflatable obstacle course at Yawa Aquatic Centre. This giant floating playground turns the pool into an adventure zone with climbs, slides and jumps – perfect for school holiday fun.
Dates: Various
Cost: $13.40 per person, includes pool entry. Booking are recommended
Location: 100 Besgrove Street, Rosebud VIC 3939
More info and bookings: Yawa Aquatic Centre
Red Hill Candle Co
Red Hill Candle Co offers school holiday candle making workshops perfect for curious and creative kids. They can learn the basics of candle making and create their own scented candle to take home. It’s a fun, hands-on and indoor activity for winter days on the Mornington Peninsula.
Dates: Various
Cost: From $49 (online bookings required)
Location: Factory 1/4 Thomson Terrace, Dromana VIC 3936
More info and bookings: Red Hill Candle Co
Searoad Ferries
During the upcoming Winter school holidays (5th–20th July 2025), you can take advantage of the $99 Family Bay Cruise. This offer includes return foot passenger tickets for 2 adults and up to 3 children (aged 4–15). To redeem this deal, book online using the promo code FAMILY. Bicycles can be brought onboard for free, adding flexibility to your adventure.
Dates: 5 – 20 July 2025
Cost: $99
Location: Esplanade, Sorrento
More info and bookings: Searoad ferries
This is just a quick snapshot of things to do these winter school holidays. For more ideas, check out our Facebook and Instagram pages, or come and chat with us at the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre, open daily from 10am to 4pm. We’d love to help you plan your perfect winter day out.
All information was correct at the time of publishing, but we recommend checking directly with individual businesses for the latest details.