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Exploring Melbourne, Regional Victoria & Beyond with Kids. My passion (and mission in life) is to help families have more fun together! Welcome to TOT: HOT OR NOT a family travel blog with reviews to help you explore the best of Melbourne, Regional Victoria and the world. There are over 1000+ of my personal reviews and tips about things to do and places to go with kids and family..
TOT: HOT OR NOT
2d ago
After an exciting renovation, the Victoria Hotel is serving up the ultimate family-friendly pub experience!
The pub that proudly began serving Yarraville in 1873 has been completely refurbished with a gorgeous new beer garden, playground, bistro dining with smaller kids playroom, plus beautiful function rooms.
Recently, we were invited to spend a lovely and refreshing afternoon at the pub. Here’s a little look at our time there.
Victoria Hotel Yarraville
Victoria Hotel Yarraville
Victoria Hotel’s impressive and partly undercover beer garden can hold up to 140 people and includes large dining ..read more
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3d ago
Hello May!
If you’re a Star Wars fan – May the 4th be with you! And if you’re Mexican – Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Don’t forget that this year Mother’s Day is on Sunday 12 May. Get organised by booking a high tea in Melbourne, organising a high tea delivery, treating yourself (or someone else) to a luxurious experience for a day spa in Melbourne or taking a day trip to visit the best day spas in Victoria.
Other dates to note:
Thursday 23 May – support Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for cancer research.
Friday 10 May is Walk Safely to School Day
National Simultaneous Storytime on Wed ..read more
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3d ago
Fast 5
What’s On
What’s On This Week – CBD
Wild City At ArtPlay (Thursdays – Sundays) – Come and visit a mini city landscape that has been transformed into a wild, thriving, green metropolis – where humans and animals share their habitat. Free entry!
BBC Earth Experience (Daily) – The BBC Earth Experience at the MCEC is an all-ages interactive journey through the seven continents powered by state-of-the-art technology never before seen in Australia.
The Story of the Moving Image (Daily) – Journey through the past, present and future ..read more
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4d ago
Hello
Hi there Reader,
It’s Amy, saying hi while Joyce takes some time off. I’ve been part of the Tot team for 3+ years now… Isn’t it crazy how fast time flies?!
It won’t be long before the school holidays start to mean something more to me and my family… My two little tots are in preschool, and I’m sure you know what it’s like—they’re growing rapidly.
My Little E, 3.5 years old, loves art and craft, puddle jumping, music and ballet. While Baby D, now 1.5 years, loves dancing, singing, and any opportunity to get messy.
As a family, we love spending time outdoors ..read more
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4d ago
Fast 5
What’s On
What’s On This Week – CBD
ACMI + Freeplay Arcades (Mon 1 Apr – Sat 13 Apr) – Explore four new micro-games commissioned by ACMI and Freeplay Independent Games Festival.
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Decorating (Tue 2 Apr – Wed 10 Apr) – Fun-filled activity for children to decorate doughnuts with toppings and coloured icing, includes take-home Krispy Kreme hat, balloon, and certificate.
Kaboom! Arts Centre Melbourne (Fri 29 Mar – Sun 14 Apr) – Join the mad scientist Magnus Danger Magnus for an electromagnetic extravaganza feat ..read more
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1w ago
Is your little one dinosaur obsessed? If so then make sure you check off the list of where to see dinosaurs in Melbourne!
DINOS ALIVE MELBOURNE
Featured Event
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue. Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ago!
Dinos Alive highlights include:
Be transported to the Jurassic era to witness realistic dinosaurs in their natural habitat;
Stand face to face with over 80 life-sized, moving replicas of dinosaurs including the awe-inspiring T-rex, the graceful Steg ..read more
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1w ago
Do you want to get up close with Australian animals? Then head to Kyabram Fauna Park, Zoos Victoria’s newest zoo about 2.5 hours from Melbourne in north-central Victoria and in the town of Kyabram.
Kyabram Fauna Park (or Kyabram Zoo as the locals call it) offers an interactive experience and a relaxed day out for the whole family. The parkland and wetland covers 55 hectares, making it twice as large as Melbourne Zoo.
BOOK KYABRAM FAUNA PARK TICKETS
What Makes Kyabram Fauna Park Unique A Close Encounter with Nature
Kyabram Fauna Park isn’t just a place to see animals; it’s where wildlif ..read more
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1w ago
Dinosaur lovers, make sure you visit Werribee Open Range Zoo for a roar-some experience like no other!
Extinct creatures have been brought back to life for a limited time as part of Dinos at the Zoo, a self-guided walk-through dinosaur experience on the Werribee River Trail.
Families can see the dinosaurs as part of normal zoo and will run from 29 March – 14 April 2024. Don’t forget to book your tickets before visiting Werribee Zoo, in case the allocated tickets for the day run out.
At Dinos at the Zoo, Werribee Zoo visitors can get up close to life-like, roaring and moving animatronic dinosa ..read more
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1w ago
Looking for an activity that will spark creativity and wonder – and where everything is awesome?
Then check out ‘The Art of the Brick‘ – a LEGO exhibition in Melbourne that promises a journey into the colourful world of imagination and innovation, brought to life through the timeless charm of LEGO. The Art of the Brick has been visited by 10+ million people worldwide and is coming to Melbourne Showgrounds from Sunday 14 April to Sunday 30 June 2024. Read on to find out more!
BUY THE ART OF THE BRICK TICKETS
The New LEGO Exhibition Melbourne
This brand new, immersive experience of ..read more
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1w ago
Whenever I have free time, I always love going out for high tea or afternoon tea with friends, family or even just by myself as it always proves to be a wonderful way of winding down after a long and tiring day.
Melbourne is home to a bunch of awesome locations that offer elegant and glamorous high tea experiences. To help you find the best one, I’ve made this round-up of the best high tea experiences in Melbourne!
If you can’t get high tea in person, don’t worry as I’ve also got a list of my top ideas for high tea delivery in Melbourne!
MELBOURNE HIGH TEA – Table of contents
Hi ..read more