Things to do with kids in Wonthaggi

Bass Coast Shire Council · 3995

Wonthaggi is in the Bass Coast area, and our data lists 10 playgrounds and 27 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, Wonthaggi has a library, a pool, 3 museums or galleries and a cinema.

Landmarks

Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park is the largest mapped park in Wonthaggi, at about 3,207 hectares. State Coal Mine Historic and Cultural Features Reserve and Wonthaggi Railway Historic Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Wonthaggi include Apex Park, Clancy Reserve and Strongs Reserve. Playgrounds in Wonthaggi include Kids Playground, the playground at Apex Park and the playground at Strongs Reserve. Our data shows 8 public toilets in Wonthaggi. In Wonthaggi you'll also find Bass Coast Arts Society, State Coal Mine Museum, Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Wonthaggi Principal Library. For older kids in Wonthaggi there's Wonthaggi Skate Park. Bass Coast Plaza and Wonthaggi Plaza are the main shopping centres. For walks and rides, Bass Coast Rail Trail, Inverloch Wonthaggi Trail and MBN cross Wonthaggi. Our data lists 8 cafes and family restaurants in Wonthaggi for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Wonthaggi has no train station; Stony Point Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 41 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses on the North, South, Dudley and Cowes - Anderson - Wonthaggi routes stop in Wonthaggi. V/Line coaches stop in Wonthaggi. By car from Wonthaggi, Leongatha is about 33 minutes away, Pakenham about 66 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest zoo or wildlife park to Wonthaggi is Maru Koala & Animal Park in Grantville, about 29 minutes' drive.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 10 playgrounds across Wonthaggi. Rainy days at the library, cinema and museum or gallery in Wonthaggi. Teens who skate or ride, with Wonthaggi Skate Park in Wonthaggi. Beach days at Baxters Beach and Coal Point West. Free days on the Bass Coast Rail Trail and in Wonthaggi's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Cape Paterson, next to Wonthaggi, has 4 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. Next door to Wonthaggi, Inverloch has 4 playgrounds and a beach. Dalyston, next to Wonthaggi, has 1 playground and a beach. Next door to Wonthaggi, Harmers Haven has a beach. South Dudley, North Wonthaggi and St Clair also border Wonthaggi.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

12 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

30 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

20-50 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

2 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

10 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

9 places