Things to do with kids in Anderson

Bass Coast Shire Council · 3995

Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Anderson in the Bass Coast area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it. Anderson does have a museum or gallery.

Landmarks

Our data shows 1 public toilet in Anderson. In Anderson you'll also find Art Fusion. The Bass Coast Rail Trail and Anderson-San Remo bike path all pass through Anderson.

Getting around

Anderson has no train station; Stony Point Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 26 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses on the Cowes - Anderson - Wonthaggi, Cowes - Fountain Gate via Anderson and Coronet Bay - Wonthaggi via Corinella routes stop in Anderson. V/Line coaches stop in Anderson. By car from Anderson, Wonthaggi is about 18 minutes away, Leongatha about 47 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 1.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Wonthaggi is about 16 minutes' drive from Anderson. For a library, San Remo Library in San Remo is about 7 minutes' drive from Anderson. The closest beach to Anderson is Shelly Beach in Kilcunda, about 4 minutes' drive. For a skate park, the skate park at Wonthaggi Railway Historic Reserve in Kilcunda is about 5 minutes' drive from Anderson. For a cinema, Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre in Wonthaggi is about 16 minutes' drive from Anderson. For a zoo or wildlife park, Maru Koala & Animal Park in Grantville is about 11 minutes' drive from Anderson. The nearest larger centre is Wonthaggi, about 18 minutes from Anderson by car, with 10 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Rainy days at the museum or gallery in Anderson. Longer rides and walks from Anderson on the Bass Coast Rail Trail.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Anderson, San Remo has 4 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Kilcunda, next to Anderson, has 1 playground, a beach and a skate park. Bass, next to Anderson, has 1 playground and a zoo or wildlife park.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

6 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

11 places

Libraries

10-20 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

1 place

Beaches

Within 5 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

5-10 km

8 places