Things to do with kids in Summerlands

Bass Coast Shire Council · 3922

Our data lists 3 parks and reserves in Summerlands, in the Bass Coast area. Beyond the parks, Summerlands has 2 beaches.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Summerlands is Seal Rocks, covering about 7 hectares. Round Island and The Nobbies are the next largest. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Summerlands. Places to visit in Summerlands include Flynns Beach and Shelly Beach. For walks and rides, Swan Lake Walking Path crosses Summerlands.

Getting around

There's no train station in Summerlands. The closest to Summerlands is Crib Point Railway Station (metro), about 17 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Summerlands, so most trips start by car. By car from Summerlands, Wonthaggi is about 50 minutes away, Leongatha about 80 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a library, Phillip Island Library in Cowes is about 17 minutes' drive from Summerlands. For a skate park, the skate park at Wonthaggi Railway Historic Reserve in Kilcunda is about 37 minutes' drive from Summerlands. For a zoo or wildlife park, Phillip Island Wildlife Park in Cowes is about 16 minutes' drive from Summerlands. Wonthaggi is the closest bigger centre to Summerlands, about 50 minutes away by car, and has 10 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema. The closest places for kids by road from Summerlands are Ventnor Beach Road Playground in Ventnor (11 min), the playground at Wimbledon Heights Reserve in Wimbledon Heights (14 min), Mingara Gallery in Cowes (14 min), Pyramid Rock Gallery in Cowes (16 min), Phillip Island Wildlife Park in Cowes (16 min) and Phillip Island Library in Cowes (17 min).

Best for

Beach days at Flynns Beach and Shelly Beach. Free days on the Swan Lake Walking Path and in Summerlands's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Summerlands, Ventnor has 1 playground and a beach.

Playgrounds

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

13 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

3 places

Libraries

20-50 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

20-50 km

3 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

6 places

Cafes and restaurants

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

28 places