Things to do with kids in Gong Gong

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Gong Gong is in the Ballarat area, and our data lists 4 parks and reserves in the suburb.

Landmarks

Kirks Reservoir Park is the largest mapped park in Gong Gong, at about 10 hectares. Gong Gong Reservoir Park and Picnic and BBQ area are the next largest. Gong Gong also has Barbecue and Picnic Area. Our data shows 2 public toilets in Gong Gong. The Yarrowee River Trail passes through Gong Gong.

Getting around

There's no train station in Gong Gong. The closest to Gong Gong is Ballarat Railway Station (V/Line), about 6.5 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Gong Gong, so most trips start by car. By car from Gong Gong, Ballarat is about 12 minutes away, Daylesford about 33 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 84 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Brown Hill Swimming Pool in Brown Hill is about 6 minutes' drive from Gong Gong. The closest library to Gong Gong is Central Highlands Regional Library Corp Ballarat branch in Ballarat Central, about 11 minutes' drive. For a beach, Lionhead Beach in Pentland Hills is about 36 minutes' drive from Gong Gong. The closest skate park to Gong Gong is the skate park at Len T Frazer Reserve in Ballarat East, about 10 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Regent Cinemas in Ballarat Central is about 11 minutes' drive from Gong Gong. For an indoor play centre, Empire Bowling Saloon in Golden Point is about 12 minutes' drive from Gong Gong. For a zoo or wildlife park, Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat East is about 8 minutes' drive from Gong Gong. Ballarat is the closest bigger centre to Gong Gong, about 12 minutes away by car, and has 4 playgrounds, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Free days on the Yarrowee River Trail and in Gong Gong's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Brown Hill, next to Gong Gong, has 6 playgrounds and a pool. Next door to Gong Gong, Leigh Creek has a zoo or wildlife park. Glen Park also borders Gong Gong.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

7 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

6 places

Libraries

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

14 places

Beaches

20-50 km

1 place

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

3 places