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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Boroondara, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Boroondara, Australia including Hays Paddock, Rivoli Village Cinemas, Maranoa Gardens, Melbourne Tram Museum, Lido Cinemas, Central Gardens, Anderson Park, Bellbird Picnic Area, Beckett Park, Fairview Park.
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1. Hays Paddock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Craigjones79 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
This big park is good for a full day out for family’s. There is BBQs around the park and a good kids playground to keep the kids entertained
2. Rivoli Village Cinemas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Rivoli segued from a 40s-style picture palace to a modern in-demand multiplex. The Rivoli, while usually said to be in Camberwell, is actually in Hawthorn East. The Art Deco-style buidling reopened in 2000 as a multiplex with eight screens, including a Gold Class Cinema. The Rivoli is walking distance to bustling Bourke Raad, one of Melbourne's most prosperous shopping strips.
3. Maranoa Gardens
4. Melbourne Tram Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Victorianlad - Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne now has the largest number of kilometres of tram routes worldwide, a title that was once held by St Petersburg i Russia. Hawthorn Tram Depot was closed in about 1965 but the state government's VicTrack kindly stores an historic collection of older trams there. One has to be very careful in choosing when to visit as open days are not on many days throughout the year. There is however a good website and I think Facebook page. Carolyn in the shop greeted us. Admission is suggested to be by way of a gold coin - minimum A$1 - donation. The shop was clean and had a good range of postcards, books and other items including large posters. The tram collection has favourites such as an L and W2 class (types on which I travelled to my Catholic school, loving every minute) and many others such as the 'toastrack' tram, former cable trams (the cable car network closed in 1940 and predated electric trams' introduction, earlier) and small 'single truck' tramcars. There was an excellent display of the famous Melbourne Art Trams. This was airconditioned. The trams are all beautifully restored. Let's hope one day there's teh green light for some to operate again. Some modifications to teh overhead may be required, and franchise owner Yarra Trams would have to agree, but it's not impossible. Well worth a visit!
5. Lido Cinemas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Lido Cinemas is a brand new eight screen artiplex showing both commercial and new release art house films in the heart of Hawthorn's bustling Glenferrie Road. Our exciting new cinema hosts special events and ensures audiences enjoy an intimate and specialised cinematic experience with films that cater for everyone. Possessing a vibrant atmosphere and boutique, individually designed cinemas, Lido's diverse program of films and events will appeal to the many different tastes of film aficionados in the local area of Hawthorn and of wider Melbourne. The Lido's unique space has lost none of its grandeur since opening in 1912 when it first opened as a cinema. Innovative Architect Aidan Halloran has combined the building's original structural features with contemporary design and technology. Preserving the building's historic charm has been at the forefront of the design process and we hope you enjoy seeking out the cinema's gorgeous original features. The Lido sees some of the world's most cutting edge technology, including a 4K projector and Dolby Atmos, contrasted beautifully in our historic venue. If you look above you'll also find Lido's impressive rooftop cinema. Our rooftop forms as the first venue in mainland Australia to have a rooftop screen attached to the cinema.
Reviewed By whiskywonder - Melbourne, Australia
Preview of a movie New Years Eve, lovely glass of champagne on arrival. Preview had been more popular than I assume expected so email went day prior informing that had been moved to biggest cinema. Seats had been reallocated, with care taken to ensure hopefully in the same previously preferred section. Staff were warm and welcoming, ensuring that patrons knew their new seating allocations. With late arrival, which there were quite a few, not the cinemas fault. Staff were requesting patrons to please just take any seat as they were disruptive to others. Great experience ????
6. Central Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Central Park's best known feature among the younger set is the Rocket, which is a great adventure to climb; it also has an extra-long slide. The gardens have lush foliage, meandering paths and 'green rooms' for photography. Since they were established in 1900, the gardens have had their ups and downs, but they remain one of Hawthorn's favorite places; the gardens can be hired for functions.
7. Anderson Park
8. Bellbird Picnic Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Magglington
Maybe the most important thing is to get to the viewing platform just before sunset. We were a little early, not wanting to miss the action, and basically they all hang around doing very little. However, once the sun sets within around half an hour later they all start flying around, the noise and spectacular sight is something you don’t often see!
9. Beckett Park
10. Fairview Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewTulloch - Hawthorn, Australia
A great park for a dog walk - flanked by the Yarra River and well away from any roads and with an opportunity for an energetic walk around the paths or a game of social cricket or football in the centre of the park and a playground for the little kids.
