The eastern suburbs of Melbourne is packed full of things to do and see. Here’s our top 27 picks of things to do this summer.
- Let the kids burn off some steam at Flip Out, Box Hill
- Take in a show at Karralyka, Ringwood
- Take in the view and get lost in a maze at SkyHigh, Mt Dandenong
- Get back to nature at Dandenong Ranges National Park, Kallista
- Take in some history at the Yarra Ranges Museum, Lilydale
- Ride the miniature railway, Box Hill or Mooroolbark
- Venture out to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Yarra Glen
- Play a round of miniature golf, Chirnside Park
- Climb, then climb higher at Hardrock, Nunawading
- Picnic and a bush walk at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Blackburn
- Watch the miniature cars race around the track, Lilydale
- Visit the Heide Museum of Modern Art, Heidelberg
- Walk the 1000 Steps Kokoda Memorial Walk, Ferntree Gully
- Eat a magical cake in Wonderland – The Hatter and the Hare, Kilsyth
- Ride Puffing Billy, Belgrave
- Ride a paddleboat at Emerald Lake Park
- Watch BMX racing at Knox
- Visit historic Maling Road for lunch and spot of shopping, Canterbury
- Eat gelato at Meno Zero, Doncaster East
- Grab a bargain at the trash and treasure market, Wantirna
- Watch the miniature boats at Surrey Park Model Boat Club, Box Hill
- Take in an outdoor movie at Cameo Cinema, Belgrave
- Cool off and ride the slides at Aquanation Pool, Ringwood
- Visit Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham
- Go plane spotting at the airport, Lilydale
- Get some paintball action out in the field, Coldstream
- Cuddle up to some animals at Chesterfield Farm, Scoresby
