Things to do with kids in Mount Richmond

Glenelg Shire Council · 3305

Mount Richmond is in the Glenelg area, and our data lists 10 parks and reserves in the suburb.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Mount Richmond is Discovery Bay Coastal Park, covering about 10,642 hectares. Mount Richmond National Park and Kentbruck Heath Reference Area are the next largest. Mount Richmond also has Mouzie Bushland Reserve, Portland Dune Buggy Club and Hedditch Hill Scenic Reserve. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Mount Richmond. For walks and rides, Great South West Walk, Great South West Walk (beach) and Noels Walk cross Mount Richmond.

Getting around

There's no train station in Mount Richmond. The closest to Mount Richmond is Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line), about 101 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Mount Richmond, so most trips start by car. By car from Mount Richmond, Portland is about 28 minutes away and Hamilton about 89 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland is about 30 minutes' drive from Mount Richmond. For a library, Heywood Library in Heywood is about 42 minutes' drive from Mount Richmond. For a beach, Whalers Point in Portland is about 28 minutes' drive from Mount Richmond. The nearest larger centre is Portland, about 28 minutes from Mount Richmond by car, with 5 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Mount Richmond are the playground at Mitchell Park in Portland (27 min), Whalers Point in Portland (28 min), Powerhouse Motor Car Museum in Portland (30 min), Cable Tram Depot in Portland (31 min), Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland (30 min) and the playground at Cameron Park in Nelson (31 min).

Best for

Free days on the Great South West Walk and in Mount Richmond's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Mount Richmond, Cape Bridgewater has a beach. Next door to Mount Richmond, Nelson has 3 playgrounds. Drumborg and Drik Drik also border Mount Richmond.

Playgrounds

20-50 km

11 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

5 places

Beaches

20-50 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

20-50 km

10 places