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

Get kids excited to explore Melbourne’s North with 5 mystery trails packed with stories, creative missions, nature play and fun discoveries. Designed for children aged 2–12, this illustrated adventure guide turns a family day out into an exciting outdoor quest. Each trail combines a short comic story with hands-on activities inspired by the history, wildlife and unique features of Melbourne’s parks, forests, river trails and hidden natural spaces. No planning. No researching. Just choose a trail, turn up and go. How it works Each trail includes: A short comic story to begin the adventure 3–4 adventures and activities to follow Helpful tips and time indicators An activity sheet and journal prompts A QR code with a handy map and wildlife identification gallery Information about parking, transport, facilities, accessibility and what to bring Choose a mystery trail and follow the activities closely, or use them as inspiration to create your own adventure. The five trails explore locations between Broadmeadows, Greensborough and Melbourne City, all within 3–20 km of the CBD. What’s inside 5 mystery trails 15+ adventures, activities and fun facts Journal cards for sketching what you discover 1 instruction card Short comic stories with original hand-drawn illustrations QR codes with maps and wildlife ID picture galleries Kids can solve clues, take on creative scavenger hunts, complete citizen-science-inspired missions, discover local wildlife and enjoy nature play while exploring some of Melbourne’s North’s iconic rivers, forests, bike trails, gorges and even a hidden island. Made for Melbourne families Designed and made in Melbourne, the North Guide makes it easy for families to discover new places without spending hours planning a day out. The waterproof A5 trail cards are durable, easy for children to handle and printed on recycled paper. Each trail also provides practical information to help families plan their visit, including accessibility, parking, transport, facilities, pet policies and what to bring. Perfect for weekends, school holidays, grandparents’ outings, homeschooling, family day trips or simply discovering a new favourite spot close to home. Why families love it Encourages screen-free outdoor play Combines storytelling with hands-on exploration Requires no complicated planning Suits children aged 2–12 Works for kids and adults to enjoy together Encourages curiosity, creativity and connection with nature Includes fun facts, wildlife identification and citizen-science activities Helps families discover hidden and lesser-known places nearby Waterproof and reusable for repeated adventures Features beautiful original illustrations Designed and made in Melbourne Offers family days out for less than $7 per person Choose a mystery trail. Follow the clues. Discover a new side of Melbourne’s North.