With the recent revamping of the Latitude Kids Zone, Latitude must surely be the new code-word for parental gratitude!  The enclosed fit-out is dedicated to the little peeps, with applied height restrictions of 110cms (approx. 18mths – 5yrs).

When: Mon: 10AM – 8PM, Tue – Thu: 10AM – 9PM, Fri & Sat : 10AM – 10PM, Sun: 10AM – 6PM

Where: 590 Waterdale Road, HEIDELBERG WEST  (PH: 1300 123 528)

Cost:  $10 (Flat fee all day weekdays.  Weekends, public holidays and schools holidays it’s $10 for the first hour and $7 for each additional hour), book your Latitude tickets here

Thank you to Sally T Ridden for the great review and photographs.

Ellie, Lulu, Saha, Ashok and my lil dino T-Dex joined me to check out the renovated Latitude Kids Zone – a dedicated area for the under fives crowd at Latitude.  Naturally, we were drawn to other areas of Latitude’s colourful and exciting space – the mini reviewers had a blast.

Latitude Grip Socks ($2 keepsakes) are required by all jumpers (big and small) who are taking part and for only $10 you can stay and play as long as you wish on weekdays (note: this is a great mothers/parent/playgroup activity) and on weekends, public holidays and schools holidays it’s $10 for the first hr and $7 for each additional hour, sessions are every 60 mins to match main floor activities.  You can also purchase a Multi-Pass (5 or 20 session) or gift with vouchers.

Our five kids experienced the high-life at Latitude, building on their diverse confidence abilities – flexibility, balance, coordination and endurance skill & techniques for a good two plus hours on beginners facilities such as:-

• A two storey slippery slide & play circuit adventures,
• Climbing & hanging off the miniature vertical wall section,
• Hopping, bouncing, falling into the foam pits,
• Dodgeball trampoline courts,
• Basketball shoot hoops,
• Traffic management with the assorted Ride-ons, and
• Seating & tables within enclosed areas for families

The Basecamp Café, on the top level, offers panoramic views of the facilities and a spot to quench thirsts with barista coffee for adults (in order keep energy levels up with the kids) and a menu selection of freshly made, sweet, healthy, fried and cooked to order foods. There’s also a dedicated parents’ change room with seating, secured lockers and pram parking.

Birthday Parties (for a minimum of 10 kids) can be coordinated with one of their skilled event coordinators on 03) 9039 3817 and include 60 minutes in the Kids Zone and 40 minutes in a private party room with your own party host.  Food & drink packages are available online.  And the little birthday person receives a complimentary pass for another visit.

There’s lots more for the older/taller school aged kids, but that’s another adventure. This place certainly defy’s boredom and is a winner for parents of young kids; try to harness their enthusiasm!