Things to do with kids in Smiths Beach

Bass Coast Shire Council · 3922

Our data lists 1 playground and 1 park or reserve in Smiths Beach, in the Bass Coast area. Smiths Beach also has a beach.

Landmarks

Smiths Beach also has Mitchell Reserve. Playgrounds around Smiths Beach include the playground at Mitchell Reserve. Our data shows 2 public toilets in Smiths Beach. Places to visit in Smiths Beach include YCW.

Getting around

There's no train station in Smiths Beach. The closest to Smiths Beach is Stony Point Railway Station (metro), about 14 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses on the Cowes - Anderson - Wonthaggi route stop in Smiths Beach. V/Line coaches stop in Smiths Beach. By car from Smiths Beach, Wonthaggi is about 37 minutes away, Leongatha about 67 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Smiths Beach is Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Wonthaggi, about 36 minutes' drive. For a library, Phillip Island Library in Cowes is about 9 minutes' drive from Smiths Beach. The closest skate park to Smiths Beach is the skate park at Wonthaggi Railway Historic Reserve in Kilcunda, about 24 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Smiths Beach is Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre in Wonthaggi, about 36 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, A Maze'N Things in Cowes is about 4 minutes' drive from Smiths Beach. Wonthaggi is the closest bigger centre to Smiths Beach, about 37 minutes away by car, and has 10 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema. The closest places for kids by road from Smiths Beach are Smiths Beach in Rhyll (3 min), the playground at Sunset Strip Reserve in Sunset Strip (4 min), A Maze'N Things in Cowes (4 min), Koala Conservation Reserve in Rhyll (6 min), Mingara Gallery in Cowes (7 min) and National Vietnam Veterans Museum in Newhaven (8 min).

Best for

Beach days at YCW.

Nearby suburbs

Cowes, next to Smiths Beach, has 6 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Rhyll, next to Smiths Beach, has 2 playgrounds, a beach and a zoo or wildlife park. Ventnor, next to Smiths Beach, has 1 playground and a beach.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

4 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

4 places

Libraries

20-50 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

20-50 km

4 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

13 places

Cafes and restaurants

5-10 km

29 places