Things to do with kids in Gowanbrae

Merri-Bek City Council · 3043

Gowanbrae in the Merri-Bek area has 3 playgrounds in our data.

Landmarks

Our data shows 1 public toilet in Gowanbrae. For walks and rides, M80 Trail crosses Gowanbrae.

Getting around

Gowanbrae has no train station; Glenroy Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 2.0 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Bus 490 stops in Gowanbrae. By car from Gowanbrae, Broadmeadows is about 10 minutes away, Sunshine about 15 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 23 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Gowanbrae is Tullamarine Swim School in Tullamarine, about 2 minutes' drive. The closest library to Gowanbrae is Tullamarine Library in Tullamarine, about 6 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Gowanbrae is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 26 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Gowanbrae is the skate park at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Gowanbrae is Village Cinemas in Airport West, about 5 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Strike Bowling Bar in Maribyrnong is about 16 minutes' drive from Gowanbrae. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Gowanbrae is Melbourne Zoological Gardens in Parkville, about 18 minutes' drive. Broadmeadows is the closest bigger centre to Gowanbrae, about 10 minutes away by car, and has 12 playgrounds, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Younger kids at Gowanbrae's 3 local playgrounds. Free days on the M80 Trail and in Gowanbrae's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Gowanbrae, Tullamarine has 14 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Gowanbrae, Glenroy has 17 playgrounds and a library. Next door to Gowanbrae, Gladstone Park has 9 playgrounds and a library. Next door to Gowanbrae, Strathmore Heights has 2 playgrounds and a skate park.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Libraries

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

29 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

7 places

Beaches

20-50 km

28 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

32 places