Things to do with kids in Newport

Hobsons Bay City Council · 3015

Newport in the Hobsons Bay area has 15 playgrounds and 14 parks and reserves in our data. Beyond the parks, Newport has a library, 2 museums or galleries and an indoor play centre.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Newport is Newport Lakes Reserve, covering about 34 hectares. Newport Park and Greenwich Reserve are the next largest. Newport also has Loft Reserve, Kohry Reserve and Paine Reserve. Playgrounds in Newport include the playground at Loft Reserve, the playground at Newport Park and the playground at Paine Reserve. Our data shows 11 public toilets and 5 parks and playgrounds with a council BBQ close by in Newport. Places to visit in Newport include Newport Railway Museum, The Hart Gallery, Epic Arena and Newport Library. The Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail and Bike: New Port Maddock Rd shimmy all pass through Newport. Our data lists 11 cafes and family restaurants in Newport for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at Newport Railway Station (metro: Werribee Line and Williamstown Line) and North Williamstown Railway Station (metro: Williamstown Line) in Newport. Buses 415, 432, 471, 472 and 947 stop in Newport. By car from Newport, Sunshine is about 15 minutes away, Werribee about 25 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 15 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Elite Swimming in West Footscray is about 8 minutes' drive from Newport. For a beach, Williamstown Beach in Williamstown is about 6 minutes' drive from Newport. The closest skate park to Newport is Sk8er Extreme Skate Park in Yarraville, about 5 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Sun Theatre in Yarraville is about 6 minutes' drive from Newport. For a zoo or wildlife park, Skyline Precinct Melbourne in South Wharf is about 11 minutes' drive from Newport.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 15 playgrounds across Newport. Rainy days at the library, indoor play centre and museum or gallery in Newport. Free days on the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail and in Newport's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Altona North, next to Newport, has 15 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Newport, Williamstown has 18 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Port Melbourne, next to Newport, has 14 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Spotswood, next to Newport, has 6 playgrounds. Williamstown North and South Kingsville also border Newport.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

6 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

6 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

6 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places