Things to do with kids in Mafeking

Ararat Rural City Council · 3379

Our data lists 2 parks and reserves in Mafeking, in the Ararat area.

Landmarks

Major Mitchell Plateau Remote and Natural Area is the largest mapped park in Mafeking, at about 7,073 hectares. Grasstree Creek Reference Area is the next largest. Our data shows 6 public toilets in Mafeking. The Grampians Peaks Trail, Teddy Bear Gap Loop and Teddy Bear Gap Track all pass through Mafeking.

Getting around

There's no train station in Mafeking. The closest to Mafeking is Ararat Railway Station (V/Line), about 34 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Mafeking, so most trips start by car. By car from Mafeking, Stawell is about 64 minutes away and Ararat about 68 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Mafeking is Halls Gap Swimming Pool in Halls Gap, about 40 minutes' drive. From Mafeking, the nearest places for kids by road are MOCO Gallery in Halls Gap (35 min), Willaura Outdoor Pool in Willaura (63 min), Brambuk Cultural Centre in Halls Gap (38 min), the playground at Halls Gap Picnic Reserve in Halls Gap (40 min), Halls Gap Swimming Pool in Halls Gap (40 min) and Ararat Library in Ararat (68 min).

Best for

Free days on the Grampians Peaks Trail and in Mafeking's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Mafeking, Willaura has 1 playground and a pool. Mirranatwa, Grampians, Bornes Hill and Bellfield also border Mafeking.

Playgrounds

20-50 km

11 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

20-50 km

1 place

Beaches

20-50 km

1 place

Cafes and restaurants

20-50 km

11 places