Melbourne's South Adventure Guide Seaside Exploring 5 Mystery Family Adventures Trails & 15 Outdoor Activities by Gumnut Trails Outdoor Travel Toys 2yrs+

Discover Melbourne’s hidden southern gems with 5 mystery family adventures through iconic rockpool beaches, magical forests, undiscovered bike trails and quirky gardens.

Designed for children aged 2–12, this illustrated adventure guide transforms an ordinary day out into an interactive outdoor quest. Each trail begins with a hand-drawn comic story, then leads families through creative missions, games, wildlife discoveries and fun facts along the way.

No planning. No researching. Just choose a trail and go.

How it works

Each trail includes:

• A comic story to begin the adventure

• 3–4 guided activities and creative challenges

• Time indicators and helpful family tips

• A QR code with maps and wildlife ID picture galleries

• Information on parking, transport, facilities and accessibility

• A journal activity to record discoveries

Simply pick one of the five mystery trails and follow the adventure at your own pace. You can follow the activities closely or use them as inspiration for your own adventure.

What's inside

• 5 illustrated Melbourne South adventure trails

• 15+ outdoor activities and fun facts

• Journal cards for sketching and nature observations

• 1 instruction card

• Original hand-drawn comic stories

• QR maps and wildlife identification galleries for every trail

Children will solve clues, complete creative scavenger hunts, take on citizen-science inspired missions, discover local wildlife and explore some of Melbourne’s most beautiful natural spaces.

Made for Melbourne families

Created and illustrated in Melbourne, the South Guide is designed for easy family day trips with everything prepared for you. The waterproof A5 trail cards are durable, easy for little hands to hold and printed on recycled paper.

Why families love it

• 5 ready-made family adventures with no planning required

• Encourages screen-free outdoor exploration

• Combines storytelling with hands-on discovery

• Includes maps, wildlife ID guides and journal activities

• Waterproof, reusable A5 adventure cards

• Suits children aged 2–12

• Includes pram and wheelchair accessibility information

• Original illustrations created in Melbourne

• Makes discovering local parks, beaches and reserves fun for the whole family

• Great value for a family day out

Choose a trail. Scan the map. Step outside and uncover your next Melbourne adventure.

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