Things to do with kids in Balook

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Our data lists 2 parks and reserves in Balook, in the Latrobe area.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Balook is Tarra-Bulga National Park, covering about 2,017 hectares. Macks Creek Reference Area is the next largest. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Balook. For walks and rides, Diaper Track, Wild Cherry Track and Forest Track cross Balook.

Getting around

Balook has no train station; Traralgon Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 26 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Balook, so most trips start by car. By car from Balook, Traralgon is about 38 minutes away, Warragul about 79 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Balook is Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre in Traralgon, about 39 minutes' drive. For a library, Morwell Library in Morwell is about 45 minutes' drive from Balook. For a skate park, Traralgon Skate Park in Traralgon is about 41 minutes' drive from Balook. The closest cinema to Balook is Village 8 in Morwell, about 44 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Traralgon, about 38 minutes from Balook by car, with 38 playgrounds and a pool. From Balook, the nearest places for kids by road are Yarram Historical Society Museum in Yarram (46 min), the skate park at Yarram Tarra Trail Reserve in Yarram (47 min), Yarram Public Pool in Yarram (47 min), Yarram Library - Temporary Site in Yarram (47 min), the playground at Memorial Park in Yarram (47 min) and the playground at Hourigan Park in Traralgon (36 min).

Best for

Free days on the Diaper Track and in Balook's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Jeeralang, Grand Ridge and Blackwarry also border Balook.

Playgrounds

20-50 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

2 places

10-20 km

7 places

Libraries

20-50 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

20-50 km

11 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

40 places