Things to do with kids in Olinda

Yarra Ranges Shire Council · 3788

Our data lists 3 playgrounds and 17 parks and reserves in Olinda, in the Yarra Ranges area. Olinda also has a pool and 2 museums or galleries.

Landmarks

Dandenong Ranges National Park is the largest mapped park in Olinda, at about 3,537 hectares. RJ Hamer Arboretum - Gardens of the Dandenongs and R J Hamer Arboretum are the next largest. Olinda also has Olinda Precinct, Pirianda Gardens and Olinda Golf Course. Playgrounds around Olinda include Olinda Precinct Nature Playscape and the playground at Howard Norman Reserve. Our data shows 11 public toilets in Olinda. In Olinda you'll also find Emma Jennings Gallery, Peter Delahenty Art Studio and Olinda Pool. The Dandenong Ranges Tourist Track, Community (ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk) and Tchans all pass through Olinda. Our data lists 7 cafes and family restaurants in Olinda for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Olinda. The closest to Olinda is Belgrave Railway Station (metro), about 5.9 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 688, 694 and 696 stop in Olinda. By car from Olinda, Lilydale is about 21 minutes away, Ringwood about 24 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 47 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a library, Montrose Library in Montrose is about 13 minutes' drive from Olinda. For a beach, Edithvale Beach in Edithvale is about 42 minutes' drive from Olinda. For a skate park, Monbulk Skate & BMX Park in Monbulk is about 9 minutes' drive from Olinda. For a cinema, Cameo Belgrave in Belgrave is about 11 minutes' drive from Olinda. For an indoor play centre, Zone Bowling in Boronia is about 15 minutes' drive from Olinda. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Olinda is Kami Neko no Uchi in Hughesdale, about 36 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Lilydale, about 21 minutes from Olinda by car, with 12 playgrounds, a pool and a library.

Best for

Younger kids at Olinda's 3 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the museum or gallery in Olinda. Free days on the Dandenong Ranges Tourist Track and in Olinda's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Olinda, Monbulk has 2 playgrounds, a pool and a skate park. Sassafras, next to Olinda, has 3 playgrounds. Next door to Olinda, Mount Dandenong has 2 playgrounds. Next door to Olinda, Silvan has 1 playground. Kalorama, Sherbrooke and Kallista also border Olinda.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

8 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

24 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

1 place

Libraries

5-10 km

2 places

10-20 km

5 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

19 places

Beaches

20-50 km

22 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

8 places