Melbourne with Kids: 5 Days of Autumn Adventures🍂👨👩👧👦

Our first "two parents vs. two toddlers" trip—equal parts chaos and magic. Here’s the unedited reality check! Day 1: Trams ≠ Toddler Heaven SkyBus from airport: Smooth but slow post-flight. Hilton Little Queen Street: Central but cramped. Pro tip: Book connecting rooms if kids nap at different times! Tram Fail: Crowded + navigating with a stroller = stress. Skipped the iconic City Circle tram—lesson learned. Day 2: Puffing Billy Blues → Shopping Mall Win Sleepover Disaster: Missed the steam train (parenting 101: set 3 alarms!). Silver Lining: Watching our train-obsessed toddler geek out at the station anyway 🚂❤️. Highpoint Shopping Centre: SuperPark saved the day—think ninja warrior courses for tiny humans. Day 3: Museum Magic + Garden Zen Melbourne Museum: Kids’ Gallery: Interactive light/sound zones (even adults wanted to play!). Dinosaur fossils = instant toddler awe. 🦖 Carlton Gardens: Fountain photos + chasing autumn leaves = perfect downtime. Day 4: Safari in the Suburbs Werribee Zoo Highlights: Safari Tour: Book AM slots! Giraffes grazing beside the bus = core memory. Meerkat Bistro: Dine with cheeky meerkat entertainment. Skip the snoozing kangaroos 🦘💤. Day 5: Divide & Conquer Dad + Son: SuperPark round 2 (because energy is infinite?). Mom + Daughter: Coles snack haul (Tim Tams > souvenirs). Parent Survival Kit Stroller: Compact foldable (tram battles demand it!). Hotels: Oakwood Premier: Spacious but suburban—good for zoo days. Hilton: Downtown convenience > space. Camera: Sony RX1RM2 (for blurry-but-cute action shots). Final Verdict: Melbourne with toddlers = 20% planning + 80% improvisation. Would we do it again?😴 #MelbourneWithKids #FamilyTravelHacks #ToddlerApproved #ZooAdventures #MuseumMagic