Things to do with kids in Charlemont

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Our data lists 3 playgrounds and 2 parks and reserves in Charlemont, in the Greater Geelong area.

Landmarks

Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve is the largest mapped park in Charlemont, at about 499 hectares. Glenlee Regional Park is the next largest. Playgrounds in Charlemont include Charlemont Playground and the playground at Glenlee Regional Park. Our data shows 1 public toilet in Charlemont. The Karndorr Track passes through Charlemont. Our data lists 1 cafe or family restaurant in Charlemont for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Charlemont. The closest to Charlemont is Marshall Railway Station (V/Line), about 2.3 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 52, 53, 54 and 55 stop in Charlemont. By car from Charlemont, Geelong is about 10 minutes away, Torquay about 17 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 73 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Charlemont is Salt Water Swim Schools in Mount Duneed, about 8 minutes' drive. The closest library to Charlemont is Biyal-an Armstrong Creek Library in Armstrong Creek, about 6 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Charlemont is Eastern Beach in Geelong, about 13 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Charlemont is the bmx track in Belmont in Belmont, about 6 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Charlemont is Reading Cinemas in Grovedale, about 8 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Bounce Inc in Grovedale is about 6 minutes' drive from Charlemont. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Charlemont is Tiger Moth World in Torquay, about 12 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Geelong, about 10 minutes from Charlemont by car, with 9 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Younger kids at Charlemont's 3 local playgrounds. Free days on the Karndorr Track and in Charlemont's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Belmont, next to Charlemont, has 27 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Grovedale, next to Charlemont, has 12 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Mount Duneed, next to Charlemont, has 12 playgrounds, a pool and a skate park. Next door to Charlemont, Armstrong Creek has 8 playgrounds and a library. Moolap, St Albans Park, Breakwater and Marshall also border Charlemont.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

22 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

12 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

20-50 km

1 place

Libraries

5-10 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

9 places

Beaches

5-10 km

4 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

21 places