30 Things to do in the Eastern Suburbs this Summer

The eastern suburbs of Melbourne is packed full of things to do and see. Here’s our top 30 pick of things to do this summer.

1. Eat gelato at Meno Zero, Doncaster East
2. Grab a bargain at the trash and treasure market, Wantirna
3. Watch the miniature boats at Surrey Dive, Box Hill
4. Take in an outdoor movie at Cameo Cinema, Belgrave
5. Cool off and ride the slides at Aquanation Pool, Ringwood
6. Visit Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham
7. Go plane spotting at the airport, Lilydale
8. Get some paintball action out in the field, Coldstream
9. Cuddle up to some animals at Chesterfield Farm, Scoresby
10. Catch a game of basketball at The Rings, Ringwood
11. Run the rapids in a kayak, Warrandyte
12. Take in the view and get lost in a maze at SkyHigh, Mt Dandenong
13. Let the kids burn off their energy at Bounce Inc, Glen Iris
14. Take in some history at the Yarra Ranges Museum, Lilydale
15. Ride the miniature railway, Box Hill or Mooroolbark
16. Venture out to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Yarra Glen
17. Play a round of miniature golf, Chirnside Park
18. Climb, then climb higher at Hardrock, Nunawading
19. Picnic and a bush walk at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Blackburn
20. Watch the miniature cars race around the track, Lilydale
21. Discover the underground world of caves, Warrandyte
22. Spy on birds at the wetlands walk at Lilydale Lake, Lilydale
23. Visit the Heide Museum of Modern Art, Heidelberg
24. Walk the 1000 Steps Kokoda Memorial Walk, Ferntree Gully
25. Eat a magical cake in Wonderland – The Hatter and the Hare, Kilsyth
26. Ride Puffing Billy, Belgrave
27. Immerse yourself in history at Ambleside Park Museum, Ferntree Gully
28. Ride a paddleboat at Emerald Lake Park
29. Watch BMX racing at Knox
30. Visit historic Maling Road for lunch and spot of shopping, Canterbury