Great Family fun. The authentic steam railway experience linking the historic goldfields towns of Castlemaine and Maldon in central Victoria. Get up close to a real steam train and watch the world go by from your family compartment as the engine huffs and puffs up the hills. Check out the cafes, pack a picnic. A great day out and less than 1 1/2 hours from Melbourne on the Calder Freeway. Special family tickets are available on all our trains. A day out your kids will love. Steam For Kids.... Read more

Pinot & Picasso is Australias #1 Paint and Sip Experience! And now we have sessions for the younger picassos too! We allow guests to take on some of the basic (and some more advanced) techniques of painting on canvas, in a hassle-free, approachable and collaborative setting. Enjoy a fun time with friends painting as our trained Pinot and Picasso hosts deliver each session with comprehensive step by step instruction with plenty room left for their inner-mini-Picasso to run wild. By the end of the... Read more

Maze House has a 25 year old hedge maze, country carnival garden with games like 'return' bowling, horse racing game and 'knock em down' target practise as well as a milk bar cafe. Get lost in the hedge maze and hunt for 'book covers' to win a prize. Test your skills with the old time carnival games. Sit back and relax in the shady food garden. And when you are finished that, stroll back to the milk bar cafe for refreshments, light lunches, coffee and cake. Includes old time favourites like... Read more

Daylesford Play Cafe is an all-weather, indoor playground providing fun and entertainment for children; with high quality play equipment, slides, a separate toddler's area, and a room for birthday parties. Friendly, trained staff and cafe onsite. General Information: Parking onsite Nappy change facilities Accessible toilet Private party and function room Delicious cafe Trained staff Read more

The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton, just an hour north of Melbourne. The Old Auction House is currently home to four working artist studios, a teaching space for visiting artists, two gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions, and a retail shop specialising in quality Australian handmade items and craft supplies. Each school holidays we run our Crafty Kids Holiday Program for kids aged 7-13. Most sessions run... Read more

Kyneton Craftery is your place for everything Craft! Our motto is Craft, Chat & Caffeinate. During the school holidays, we drink enough coffee for the whole class and run kids craft sessions in conjunction with The Old Auction House and Leadlight by Ettore. Our school holiday program is suitable for kids aged 7-13 and our teen sessions run for 13-17 year olds. Most sessions run for 2 hours and guardians dont need to stay. We also run birthday parties and private functions for ages 7 -... Read more