Things to do with kids in Altona North

Hobsons Bay City Council · 3025

Our data lists 15 playgrounds and 17 parks and reserves in Altona North, in the Hobsons Bay area. On top of that, Altona North has a library, 2 pools, a museum or gallery and a cinema.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Altona North is Laverton Grasslands Flora Reserve, covering about 49 hectares. Paisley Park and Kororoit Creek Nature Reserve are the next largest. Altona North also has Crofts Reserve, WJ Irwin Reserve and A.W Bond Reserve. Playgrounds around Altona North include the playground at Paisley Park, the playground at Crofts Reserve and the playground at Harris Reserve. Our data shows 5 public toilets and 1 park or playground with a council BBQ close by in Altona North. Places to visit in Altona North include Little Art Big Art, Reading Cinemas, Paul Sadler Swimland Westgate, Westgate Sports & Entertainment Complex and Altona North Community Library. Altona Gate Shopping Centre is the local shopping centre. The Kororoit Creek Trail passes through Altona North. Our data lists 18 cafes and family restaurants in Altona North for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Altona North. The closest to Altona North is Seaholme Railway Station (metro), about 3.1 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 232, 411, 412, 414, 415, 432, 471, 903 and 947 stop in Altona North. By car from Altona North, Sunshine is about 12 minutes away, Werribee about 20 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 18 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a beach, Altona Dog Beach in Seaholme is about 6 minutes' drive from Altona North. For a skate park, the skate park at Grant Reserve in Altona is about 5 minutes' drive from Altona North. For an indoor play centre, Epic Arena in Newport is about 5 minutes' drive from Altona North.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 15 playgrounds across Altona North. Rainy days at the library, cinema and museum or gallery in Altona North. Free days on the Kororoit Creek Trail and in Altona North's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Williamstown, next to Altona North, has 18 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Next door to Altona North, Altona has 11 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Newport, next to Altona North, has 15 playgrounds and a library. Yarraville, next to Altona North, has 14 playgrounds, a cinema and a skate park. Spotswood, Williamstown North, Brooklyn and South Kingsville also border Altona North.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

7 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

13 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

1 place

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places