Things to do with kids in Archerton

Archerton is in the Benalla area, and our data lists 7 parks and reserves in the suburb.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Archerton is Toombullup State Forest, covering about 1,857 hectares. Toombullup Historic Area and Toombullup State Forest are the next largest. Archerton also has Jones Reserve, Old School House and Stringybark Camping Area. Our data shows 5 public toilets in Archerton. Picnic areas in Archerton include Jones Reserve, Stringybark Camping Area and Stringybark Creek Historic Reserve . For camping, there's Old School House. For walks and rides, Stringybark Creek Historic Loop, Stringybark Creek Walk and Stringybark Creek Linking Track cross Archerton.

Getting around

There's no train station in Archerton. The closest to Archerton is Benalla Railway Station (V/Line), about 45 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Archerton, so most trips start by car. By car from Archerton, Mansfield is about 29 minutes away and Benalla about 61 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Mansfield Outdoor Swimming Pool in Mansfield is about 30 minutes' drive from Archerton. For a library, Mansfield Library in Mansfield is about 28 minutes' drive from Archerton. For a skate park, the skate park at Mansfield Recreation Reserve in Mansfield is about 30 minutes' drive from Archerton. The closest cinema to Archerton is Mansfield Armchair Cinema in Mansfield, about 28 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Mansfield Zoo in Mansfield is about 36 minutes' drive from Archerton. The nearest larger centre is Mansfield, about 29 minutes from Archerton by car, with 5 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema. The closest places for kids by road from Archerton are the playground at Mansfield Botanic Park in Mansfield (28 min), Mansfield Armchair Cinema in Mansfield (28 min), Mansfield Library in Mansfield (28 min), the playground at Mansfield Recreation Reserve in Mansfield (30 min), the skate park at Mansfield Recreation Reserve in Mansfield (30 min) and Mansfield Outdoor Swimming Pool in Mansfield (30 min).

Best for

Free days on the Stringybark Creek Historic Loop and in Archerton's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Archerton, Tolmie has 1 playground. Next door to Archerton, Myrrhee has 1 playground.