Things to do with kids in Kalorama

Yarra Ranges Shire Council · 3766

Kalorama is in the Yarra Ranges area, and our data lists 1 playground and 1 park or reserve in the suburb. Beyond the parks, Kalorama has a museum or gallery.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Kalorama is Karwarra Australian Plant Garden, covering about 2 hectares. Playgrounds around Kalorama include Kalorama Playground. Our data shows 2 public toilets in Kalorama. In Kalorama you'll also find KAPI Art Space. For walks and rides, Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trail, Ways of Seeing (ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk) and Baker's Dozen cross Kalorama.

Getting around

Kalorama has no train station; Mooroolbark Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 6.0 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses 663 and 688 stop in Kalorama. By car from Kalorama, Lilydale is about 14 minutes away, Ringwood about 20 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 47 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Kalorama is Olinda Pool in Olinda, about 8 minutes' drive. The closest library to Kalorama is Montrose Library in Montrose, about 6 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Kalorama is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 44 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Kalorama is Mount Evelyn Skate Park in Mount Evelyn, about 10 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Kalorama is Reading Cinemas in Chirnside Park, about 16 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, PlayPlace in Mooroolbark is about 12 minutes' drive from Kalorama. For a zoo or wildlife park, Lyre Bird enclosure in Badger Creek is about 36 minutes' drive from Kalorama. The nearest larger centre is Lilydale, about 14 minutes from Kalorama by car, with 12 playgrounds, a pool and a library.

Best for

Rainy days at the museum or gallery in Kalorama. Free days on the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Trail and in Kalorama's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Montrose, next to Kalorama, has 10 playgrounds and a library. Mount Evelyn, next to Kalorama, has 8 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Olinda, next to Kalorama, has 3 playgrounds and a pool. Mount Dandenong, next to Kalorama, has 2 playgrounds. Silvan also borders Kalorama.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

14 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

26 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

2 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

5-10 km

6 places

Beaches

20-50 km

24 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

7 places