When the temperatures drop and the skies turn grey, it’s tempting to stay bundled up at home. But with so many amazing indoor activities for kids Australia has to offer, there’s no reason for family fun to slow down. Across the country, there are vibrant play centres, thrilling adventure parks, creative studios, and mind-bending experiences perfect for keeping kids active, engaged, and warm.
Here’s a run-down of some of the best winter fun ideas for families — all under a cosy roof.
For high-energy fun, you can’t beat a well-designed play centre. Playshack NT delivers a colourful wonderland of slides, tunnels, and climbing structures. Let’s Play Indoor Playground in Canberra offers a safe, vibrant space ideal for younger kids. If bouncing is more their style, Flip Out in Albion Park and BOUNCE will have them jumping, flipping, and tumbling for hours.
Older kids will love venues that pack in speed and action. Ballarat Indoor Go Karts & Laserforce Entertainment Centre lets you switch from go-kart racing to laser battles in a flash. At Power Kart Raceway in Canberra, electric go-karts zip around an indoor track, and laser tag adds to the adrenaline rush. In the Zone in Tasmania mixes laser tag with active play, while Launceston Lanes & Escape Room combines bowling with brain-teasing challenges.
Sometimes the best indoor fun is about exploring imagination. WOW Illusions in Metricup WA turns reality on its head with trick art and visual puzzles that are perfect for curious kids. Glowing Rooms 3D Mini Golf & VR Escape Rooms located in Hamilton Hill WA combines fluorescent fairways with immersive escape games for a one-of-a-kind day out.
If your family enjoys mini golf with a twist, Hey Caddy delivers themed courses that transport you to different worlds without ever leaving the building.
If you’re after variety, multi-activity centres make it easy to please everyone in one trip. iPlay is packed with arcade games, bowling, and family-friendly amusements. Funland Play Centre in Mitchell (Canberra) offers rides, soft play, and interactive games for a mix of ages, while Funland Ulladulla blends arcade machines, laser tag, and indoor rides for non-stop entertainment.
On Phillip Island, Phillip Island Ten Pin Bowling and Entertainment is perfect for a relaxed afternoon, and it’s just as fun for the grown-ups.
Winter doesn’t have to mean hitting pause on sport. Gymnastics NT offers programs for beginners through to advanced levels, giving kids a fun way to develop strength, balance, and coordination indoors. At Ninja Parc, obstacle courses and climbing challenges let kids test their agility while having a blast.
If they’re up for a bit of everything, Kids Paradise in Launceston combines themed play zones with interactive activities, making it an ideal all-day outing.
From trampolines and climbing walls to mini golf in glowing rooms, the diversity of indoor activities for kids Australia boasts is nothing short of amazing. These venues give kids the chance to socialise, burn off energy, learn new skills, and explore new worlds without worrying about the weather.
This winter, instead of counting down the days until it’s warm enough for the park again, take the family on an indoor adventure. These winter fun ideas for families will make the season fly by with smiles all round.
