Things to do with kids in Murtoa

Yarriambiack Shire Council · 3390

Murtoa is in the Yarriambiack area, and our data lists 3 playgrounds and 8 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, Murtoa has a pool, a museum or gallery and a skate park.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Murtoa is Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve, covering about 48 hectares. Rupanyup I111 Bushland Reserve and Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve (hunting) are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Murtoa include Rabl Park, Jung Recreation Reserve and Coromby Bushland Reserve. Playgrounds around Murtoa include the playground at Rabl Park, the playground at Lake Marma Park- Lions and the playground at Jung Recreation Reserve. Our data shows 4 public toilets in Murtoa. In Murtoa you'll also find Murtoa Museum Complex and the water play at Rabl Park. For older kids in Murtoa there's the skate park at Rabl Park.

Getting around

Murtoa has no train station; Ararat Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 85 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses on the Murtoa to Rupanyup shuttle service and Horsham - Donald via Murtoa and Minyip routes stop in Murtoa. V/Line coaches stop in Murtoa. By car from Murtoa, Horsham is about 25 minutes away and Stawell about 51 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest cinema to Murtoa is Centre Cinemas in Horsham, about 27 minutes' drive. Horsham is the closest bigger centre to Murtoa, about 25 minutes away by car, and has 13 playgrounds, a pool and a cinema.

Best for

Younger kids at Murtoa's 3 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the museum or gallery in Murtoa. Teens who skate or ride, with the skate park at Rabl Park in Murtoa.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Murtoa, Rupanyup has 2 playgrounds and a pool. Minyip, next to Murtoa, has 2 playgrounds and a pool. Next door to Murtoa, Lubeck has 1 playground. Next door to Murtoa, Longerenong has 1 playground. Kewell also borders Murtoa.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

2 places

10-20 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

20-50 km

2 places

Cafes and restaurants

20-50 km

12 places