6 of the Best Inflatable Play Areas for Kids in Melbourne

Run, jump, tumble and play over, under and through a whole bunch of bouncy fun! Inflatables are a total blast (yes, even for parents!) and today we're sharing with you six places where you and the family are sure to have a rockin' good time.

Better still - they all have cafes so you can watch from a safe distance with a cup of something nice! 

1. Pumped Up Inflatable Sports

Fully supervised, plenty of equipment, snacks, and even free wi-fi for parents and carers make Pumped Up Inflatable Sports an excellent spot for the whole family. Their focus is providing a fantastic time for children utilising the latest and safest inflatable equipment from America, and your focus is to have fun! There are tons of Interactive games and challenging obstacle courses which should keep the kids amused for a hefty portion of the day.

What you need to know:

Where: 9 Clarice Road, Box Hill

Opening Hours: 9 - 5.15pm daily, check out session times here, including altered school holiday times.

Price: Children 5 years old and over are $15.00, children 1 to 4 years old $10.00, accompanying adults are free.

Image Credit: Pumped Up Inflatable Sports

2. Inflatable World

The whole family is welcome for a bounce at Inflatable World, with parents being encouraged to join their kids out on the pumped-up field! Sessions are for two hours and play on the inflatable activities is unlimited in that time period. Supervisors are on hand to keep an eye on things and ensure everyone gets a fair go. 

What you need to know:

Where: Several locations across Melbourne (find them here), including Knox, Bundoora, Dandenong, Doncaster, Maribyrnong, Oakleigh, Ringwood, Tullamarine and Werribee.

Opening Hours: Varies, check the details for your closest centre.

Price: Children 4 years old and under begin at $8, 5 years and over from $15, accompanying adults are free. Do check the details on the website of the centre you plan to attend.

3. Airodrome Trampoline Park and Inflatables

Get into the swing of some high-flying fun at the Airodrome in Altona, where the "flight deck" is fitted out with state of the art interconnected Australian-made trampolines. Defy gravity and climb some walls, compete in a dodgeball challenge, shoot some hoops, practice flips and tricks or lose yourself in the huge foam pit, there's more than enough bouncy excitement to guarantee little kids and big kids alike have tons of fun.

What you need to know:

Where: Westgate Sports & Leisure Centre. Crn. Grieve Pde & Doherty Rd, Altona

Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm Saturday - Thursday, 10am - 8pm Fridays.

Price: First hour: $17.50, subsequent hours: $7.50. Mums and Bubs sessions are priced at $10 and parents jump free, or head over on Fridays 5pm - 8pm, and pay only $17.50 for 3 hours of jumping time.

They're currently offering a special price of $20 for two hours of jumping time all school holidays, so get in quick!

4. Tumbles Playhouse

Find three levels of tunnels, slides, burmese bridge, a ball pit and a flying fox at Tumbles Playhouse, along with a super-fast double astro slide and two giant inflatables (one is even a castle!). A smaller play structure, ride-ons, ball pit, baby toys and a jumping castle keeps the fun coming for the under 3s in a zone just for them, and babies get to chill in a special gated area suitable for non-walkers.

The online cafe sells wholesome and delicious food options, Genovese coffee, and yummy treats. 

What you need to know:

Where: 197 Champions Rd, Williamstown

Opening Hours: 9.30 - 4.30pm Monday - Friday, 9.30 - 5pm weekends.

Price: Babies 8 months and under, and all adults are free, 9 - 12 month babies are $3, 13 months to 5 years are $7, 6 - 10yo are $10, and they have Happy Hour 2:30pm to 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays.

5. Kidzmania

Jump through a three-storey nautical-themed play structure with super slides and a flying fox, or hang about in the toddler/baby area with a mini play structure, soft mats, ball pool, a range of soft play and pretend play options its own toddler/baby jumping castle.

What you need to know:

Where: Central West Shopping Centre, Cnr South Rd and Ashley St, Braybrook 

Opening Hours: 9am - 6pm 7 days a week.

Price: Children under 9 months are free, 9 months to 2 years are $7, 3 years and above are $9.50.

6. Bounce World Inflatable Activity Park

Bounce, jump, leap, crawl and slide through the inflatable activity park at Bounce World. It's hours worth of activity, fun and entertainment for the whole family.

What you need to know:

Where: 1642 Ferntree Gully Rd, Knoxfield

Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm daily

For more info: head to the website, or call 1300 116 525.

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