Things to do with kids in Brodribb River
- Playgrounds
- Parks and reserves
- Pools and water play
- Cafes and restaurants
- Walks
- Bike trails
- Rainy day
- Free
- Toddlers
- Teens
- Dog friendly
- School holidays
Brodribb River is in the East Gippsland area, and our data lists 2 parks and reserves in the suburb.
Landmarks
The biggest green space in Brodribb River is Lake Curlip Wildlife Reserve (hunting), covering about 1,036 hectares. Mount Raymond Regional Park is the next largest.
Getting around
There's no train station in Brodribb River. The closest to Brodribb River is Bairnsdale Railway Station (V/Line), about 84 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Brodribb River, so most trips start by car. By car from Brodribb River, Lakes Entrance is about 55 minutes away and Bairnsdale about 82 minutes, without traffic.
Nearby places for kids
The closest pool or water play area to Brodribb River is Orbost Outdoor Pool in Orbost, about 9 minutes' drive. The closest library to Brodribb River is Orbost Library in Orbost, about 9 minutes' drive. For a beach, Ewings Marsh in Waygara is about 27 minutes' drive from Brodribb River. Lakes Entrance is the closest bigger centre to Brodribb River, about 55 minutes away by car, and has 3 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a beach. From Brodribb River, the nearest places for kids by road are Orbost Outdoor Pool in Orbost (9 min), Orbost Library in Orbost (9 min), the playground at Forest Park in Orbost (9 min), Ewings Marsh in Waygara (27 min), Sailors Grave Beach in Cape Conran (27 min) and the playground at Luderick Point Memorial Park in Bemm River (36 min).
Best for
Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Brodribb River.
Nearby suburbs
Next door to Brodribb River, Orbost has 2 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Marlo, next to Brodribb River, has 1 playground.
Playgrounds
10-20 km
- Playground at Forest Park
11 km by road · 9 min drive · Playground · OrbostToilet nearbyFreeCoach 7 min walk
- Playground on Scott Street
12 km by road · 10 min drive · Playground · OrbostFree
20-50 km
- Playground on Marine Parade
26 km by road · 20 min drive · Playground · MarloToilet nearbyFreeCoach 8 min walk
- Playground in Bellbird Creek
28 km by road · 21 min drive · Playground · Bellbird CreekToilet nearbyFree
- Playground on Sydenham Inlet Road
45 km by road · 34 min drive · Playground · Bemm RiverFree
- Playground at Luderick Point Memorial Park
46 km by road · 36 min drive · Playground · Bemm RiverToilet nearbyFree
Parks and reserves
Within 5 km
- Lake Curlip Wildlife Reserve (hunting)
5.0 km by road · 12 min drive · Park · Brodribb RiverFree
5-10 km
- Mount Raymond Regional Park
6.0 km by road · 8 min drive · Park · Brodribb RiverFree
- Brodribb Flora Reserve
7.8 km by road · 17 min drive · Park · OrbostFree
- Youngs Creek
9.5 km by road · 21 min drive · Park · OrbostToilet nearbyFree
Pools and water play
10-20 km
- Orbost Outdoor Pool
11 km by road · 9 min drive · Pool or water play · OrbostCoach 5 min walk
Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks
10-20 km
- Skate park on Salisbury Street
11 km by road · 8 min drive · Skate, BMX or pump track · OrbostToilet nearbyFreeCoach 3 min walk
Beaches
20-50 km
- Ewings Marsh
26 km by road · 27 min drive · Beach · WaygaraFree
- Sailors Grave Beach
33 km by road · 27 min drive · Beach · Cape ConranFree
Cafes and restaurants
10-20 km
- Orbost Thai
11 km by road · 9 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · OrbostToilet nearbyCoach 1 min walk
- Chooky's Roost
11 km by road · 9 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · OrbostToilet nearbyCoach 1 min walk
- Leon Palace (Chinese/Australian restaurant)
11 km by road · 9 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · OrbostToilet nearbyCoach 1 min walk
- Orbost Pizza
11 km by road · 9 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · OrbostToilet nearbyCoach 4 min walk