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Discover fantastic family-friendly things to do in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges that won't break the bank.

Getting kids off screens, out and about this weekend needn’t be expensive. The Warburton Valley has so many things to do that are free for families – and fun too. Here are our top 6 free activities!

Set on 17 acres in Steels Creek, Oasis Berry Farms is a family favourite.

In addition to 5,000 bushes of blueberries producing delicious and fresh berries that can be purchased by the bucketload from their on-site farmgate shed, there are amazing gardens to explore including a dinosaur garden, a miniature garden, and buried treasure on an island!

But Oasis Berry Farms wasn't always picturesque. Twelve years ago, Rodolfo Parisi bought a burnt-out 17-acre bush block in Steels Creek, as it was a sunny site - perfect for growing blueberries. But it was literally scorched by bushfires, and blueberry farms need plenty of water.

Wondering what to do with kids in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong region? Kid-tested and parent-approved, the Nillumbik Shire is packed with activities for families who love getting out and exploring. Kids of all ages and parents alike are certain to have a great day out.