Looking for Melbourne school holiday activities the whole family will actually enjoy, not just tolerate? Morack Public Golf in Vermont South is a proper day out in the one spot: mini golf, a Toptracer driving range, food, and one of the few full golf courses this close to home. Part of the Swing Factory group, it’s an easy trip from Vermont, Forest Hill, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Ringwood and Glen Waverley. So wherever you are in the eastern suburbs, you’re not far away.
Melbourne school holiday activities, all in one place
The best part of Morack is that there’s something for everyone all on the one site, so you’re not driving the kids between three different places just to fill an afternoon.
Mini golf is the easy win during school holidays. No golf experience is needed, everyone can play, and there’s always a rematch on the cards. It’s the perfect way to burn off holiday energy without anyone staring at a screen. You can book mini golf online in a couple of taps before you even leave home.
The driving range isn’t just for golf practice, it’s also for playing games. Every bay runs Toptracer technology, so kids and parents can compete on screen with fun modes like Angry Birds and Go Fish, so you don’t need to be a golfer to have fun with it. Plus, you can order food and drinks straight to your bay while you play.
The golf course is the other piece for those who fancy playing the real game. If you’ve got a budding golfer in the family, Morack has a full 18 holes that welcomes players every level, which is a genuine rarity for a venue this close to Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
How much does it cost, and how long should you plan for?
Mini golf is one of the cheapest ways to keep the whole family entertained for an hour or so. Most families spend somewhere between one and three hours here, depending on how much you stack together. A round of mini golf on its own is a quick, easy outing, while adding a bay on the range and a bite to eat easily turns it into a half-day. Because you book online, you can lock in a time that suits and skip the queue..
Good for every age
One reason mini golf works so well over the break is that it genuinely suits everyone. Little ones can have a swing, and the range bays are pram-friendly, so babies come along too. Primary-age kids love the competition, teenagers who reckon they’re too cool usually get quietly invested by hole three, and grandparents can join in without breaking a sweat. So if you’re wrangling mixed ages these Melbourne school holidays, or hosting visiting cousins, it’s an easy one to say yes to.
Planning your visit
A few things worth knowing before you come:
- There’s plenty of free parking on site.
- Food and drinks are available from 11am, and can be ordered straight to your range bay.
- Mini golf is out in the open while the range is undercover, so there’s a plan for most weather.
- Booking online is the way to go in the school holidays when it gets busy.
You’ll find everything, including the menu, on the Morack Public Golf venue page.
