In the opposite direction to the stunning Australian Gardens at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, you find this wonderful - newly upgraded - woodland picnic area and TWO playgrounds.

This is the perfect place to have a family picnic and immerse yourself in nature. The brand new stunning wooden playground has an obstacle course incorporating lots of climbing and balancing logs and ropes, insect doors and hotels, sandpits, lounging nets, a section to make your own tee-pees from recycled branches, a path perfect for bikes/scooters and nature play, and is surrounded by beautiful bushland and native plants and animals.

And, of course, there’s the original playground as well! Set amongst one giant sand-pit there’s some pretty cool equipment for all ages. There’s two large climbing pyramids joined by a bridge; swings, rocking horses, spinning circles and a slide.

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To get there, follow the bush track from the car park for around 400 metres to discover it. This is totally pram and bike friendly, but be on the lookout for wildlife. Signs say that you are sharing your path with snakes, so beware. Mamma has never sighted a slimy creature, although we have found wallabies and some wombat holes!

Along the path you will find some logs to sit around and admire the surroundings. There is a heap of open grass space to unpack a picnic blanket and enjoy, as well as two sheltered picnic areas.

It’s the perfect spot to appreciate the beauty of nature!