Things to do with kids in Wantirna South

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Our data lists 25 playgrounds and 20 parks and reserves in Wantirna South, in the Knox area. Beyond the parks, Wantirna South has a library, a pool, a cinema and an indoor play centre.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Wantirna South is Shepherds Bush, covering about 43 hectares. Lewis Park and Llewellyn Park are the next largest. Wantirna South also has Nortons Park, Finley Reserve and Walker Reserve. Playgrounds around Wantirna South include August Aeur Playground, Croc's Indoor Playcentre and the playground at Lewis Park. Our data shows 8 public toilets in Wantirna South. Places to visit in Wantirna South include Village Cinemas, Timezone, Aquatic Achievers and Knox Library – Ngarrgoo. For older kids in Wantirna South there's Lewis Park Skate & BMX Facility. Westfield Knox is the local shopping centre. The Dandenong Creek Trail, EastLink Trail and Blind Creek Trail all pass through Wantirna South. Our data lists 36 cafes and family restaurants in Wantirna South for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Wantirna South has no train station; Heathmont Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 6.1 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. 13 bus routes stop in Wantirna South, including 664, 681, 682, 732, 736 and 737. By car from Wantirna South, Ringwood is about 10 minutes away, Dandenong about 14 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 30 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Wantirna South is Edithvale Beach in Edithvale, about 24 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Kami Neko no Uchi in Hughesdale is about 19 minutes' drive from Wantirna South.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 25 playgrounds across Wantirna South. Rainy days at the library, cinema and indoor play centre in Wantirna South. Teens who skate or ride, with Lewis Park Skate & BMX Facility in Wantirna South. Free days on the Dandenong Creek Trail and in Wantirna South's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Glen Waverley, next to Wantirna South, has 35 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Boronia, next to Wantirna South, has 29 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Wantirna, next to Wantirna South, has 33 playgrounds. Next door to Wantirna South, Vermont South has 20 playgrounds and a library. Bayswater, Scoresby and Knoxfield also border Wantirna South.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

10-20 km

5 places

Libraries

5-10 km

5 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

3 places

Beaches

20-50 km

40 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places