Things to do with kids in Southern Cross

Moyne Shire Council · 3283

Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Southern Cross in the Moyne area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it.

Landmarks

For walks and rides, Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail crosses Southern Cross.

Getting around

There's no train station in Southern Cross. The closest to Southern Cross is Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line), about 12 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Southern Cross, so most trips start by car. By car from Southern Cross, Warrnambool is about 14 minutes away and Hamilton about 72 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Deep Blue Hot Springs Sanctuary in Warrnambool is about 17 minutes' drive from Southern Cross. The closest library to Southern Cross is Warrnambool Library in Warrnambool, about 15 minutes' drive. For a beach, Killarney Beach in Killarney is about 14 minutes' drive from Southern Cross. The closest skate park to Southern Cross is Koroit Youth Space in Koroit, about 4 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Capitol Cinema in Warrnambool is about 14 minutes' drive from Southern Cross. For an indoor play centre, The Bowl in Warrnambool is about 15 minutes' drive from Southern Cross. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Southern Cross is Cudgee Wildlife Park in Cudgee, about 27 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Warrnambool, about 14 minutes from Southern Cross by car, with 45 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema. The closest places for kids by road from Southern Cross are Koroit Youth Space in Koroit (4 min), W P O'Sullivan Playground in Dennington (8 min), the playground at Kirkstall Recreation Reserve in Kirkstall (10 min), Killarney Beach in Killarney (14 min), Capitol Cinema in Warrnambool (14 min) and Warrnambool Library in Warrnambool (15 min).

Best for

Longer rides and walks from Southern Cross on the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Southern Cross, Koroit has 1 playground and a skate park. Illowa also borders Southern Cross.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

9 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

3 places

Beaches

10-20 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

32 places