Things to do with kids in South Wharf

Melbourne City Council · 3006

South Wharf in the Melbourne area has 1 park or reserve in our data. Beyond the parks, South Wharf has a zoo or wildlife park.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in South Wharf is Polly Woodside Park, covering about 1 hectares. Our data shows 2 public toilets in South Wharf. Places to visit in South Wharf include Skyline Precinct Melbourne. South Wharf DFO is the local shopping centre. The Main Yarra Trail, Capital City Trail and Sandridge Rail Trail all pass through South Wharf. Our data lists 5 cafes and family restaurants in South Wharf for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in South Wharf. The closest to South Wharf is Southern Cross Railway Station (metro), about 600 metres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Trams 12, 96 and 109 stop in South Wharf. By car from South Wharf, Sunshine is about 19 minutes away, Box Hill about 24 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 7 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to South Wharf is Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park, about 7 minutes' drive. The closest library to South Wharf is Library at the Dock in Docklands, about 4 minutes' drive. The closest beach to South Wharf is South Melbourne Beach in Albert Park, about 6 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to South Wharf is Riverslide Skate Park in Melbourne, about 6 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Village Cinemas Crown in Southbank is about 3 minutes' drive from South Wharf. The closest indoor play centre to South Wharf is Apsis VR Melbourne in Melbourne, about 5 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Sunshine, about 19 minutes from South Wharf by car, with 10 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Free days on the Main Yarra Trail and in South Wharf's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to South Wharf, Docklands has 7 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to South Wharf, Melbourne has 1 playground, a pool and a library. Next door to South Wharf, Southbank has 4 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to South Wharf, South Melbourne has 6 playgrounds and a library.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

3 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

12 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

14 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

4 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places