Things to do with kids in Kallista

Yarra Ranges Shire Council · 3791

Our data lists 2 parks and reserves in Kallista, in the Yarra Ranges area.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Kallista is Johns Hill Reserve, covering about 3 hectares. Kallista Bushland Reserve is the next largest. For walks and rides, Country (ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk), Dandenong Ranges Tourist Track and Lyrebird Walk cross Kallista. Our data lists 1 cafe or family restaurant in Kallista for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Kallista has no train station; Belgrave Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 3.2 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses 663 and 694 stop in Kallista. By car from Kallista, Lilydale is about 26 minutes away, Ringwood about 27 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 45 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Kallista is Monbulk Aquatic Centre in Monbulk, about 5 minutes' drive. For a library, Belgrave Library in Belgrave is about 6 minutes' drive from Kallista. The closest beach to Kallista is Edithvale Beach in Edithvale, about 40 minutes' drive. For a skate park, Monbulk Skate & BMX Park in Monbulk is about 6 minutes' drive from Kallista. The closest cinema to Kallista is Cameo Belgrave in Belgrave, about 6 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Little Rascals Play Centre in Ferntree Gully is about 12 minutes' drive from Kallista. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Kallista is Kami Neko no Uchi in Hughesdale, about 34 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Lilydale, about 26 minutes from Kallista by car, with 12 playgrounds, a pool and a library. From Kallista, the nearest places for kids by road are Tracey Roberts in The Patch (5 min), Monbulk Aquatic Centre in Monbulk (5 min), the playground at Baynes Park in Monbulk (5 min), Belgrave Library in Belgrave (6 min), Cameo Belgrave in Belgrave (6 min) and Monbulk Skate & BMX Park in Monbulk (6 min).

Best for

Free days on the Country (ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk) and in Kallista's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Emerald, next to Kallista, has 6 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Olinda, next to Kallista, has 3 playgrounds and a pool. Monbulk, next to Kallista, has 2 playgrounds, a pool and a skate park. Next door to Kallista, The Patch has 1 playground. Selby, Menzies Creek and Sherbrooke also border Kallista.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

17 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

20-50 km

14 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Beaches

20-50 km

25 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

15 places