Melbourne with teenagers
This is a Melbourne day for teenagers built around views, games and a bit of a challenge. Melbourne Skydeck, Kingpin Crown, ArtVo and The Mystery Rooms are all within 2.2 km of the city centre. BOUNCE Inc Glen Iris is 8.3 km out, so treat it as an optional extra. Everything is ticketed, so choose by budget and by how much your group likes heights.
Skydeck opens at midday, so start with ArtVo or the escape room and go up in the afternoon. Mystery Rooms' kids' groups start from age 10. Hours and prices change, so check each listing, and check each listing for how to book.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: ArtVo
- Late morning: The Mystery Rooms - Melbourne
- Afternoon: Melbourne Skydeck
- Late afternoon: Kingpin Crown
- Evening: BOUNCE Inc Glen Iris
Morning
Trick-art at ArtVo
ArtVo, Docklands · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 3-17 · From $0 · 4.7 stars (5190 reviews)
A trick-art illusion gallery at The District in Docklands, 2.2 km from the centre, for all ages. Under-5s go in free. Child tickets (5-15) are $25 and a family (2 adults, 2 children) is $100. It is open from 10am.
Tip: Open 10am to 5pm, and until 8pm on Saturdays.
Late morning
Escape rooms in Fitzroy
The Mystery Rooms - Melbourne, Fitzroy · Escape Rooms · Ages 10-17 · From $39 · 4.9 stars (1158 reviews)
An escape room venue in Fitzroy with five 60-minute themed games for families and groups. Kids' groups start from age 10. It is 2.2 km from the centre. Prices drop as the group grows, from $65 per player for a team of 2 to $39 for a team of 10.
Tip: Per-player price falls as the team gets bigger.
Afternoon
Up the Melbourne Skydeck
Melbourne Skydeck, Southbank · Arcade & Entertainment · Ages 0-17 · From $21 · 4.5 stars (17623 reviews)
A Level 88 observation deck in Eureka Tower with 360-degree city views, plus an optional VR theatre and the Edge glass cube. It is 0.9 km from the centre. Child tickets (4-16) start from $21 online and adults from $33. It opens at midday.
Tip: Open 12pm to 9pm daily.
Late afternoon
Bowling and laser tag at Kingpin
Kingpin Crown, Southbank · Bowling & Arcade · Ages 5-17 · From $22 · 4.7 stars (4991 reviews)
A bowling, laser tag, VR and arcade venue at Crown in Southbank, 1.3 km from the centre. One activity starts at $22 per person on weekdays before 4pm and $26 at other times. Two activities start at $37. Teens can mix bowling and laser tag.
Tip: One activity from $22 (weekdays before 4pm); open 10am to 2am.
Evening
Trampolines at BOUNCE Inc
BOUNCE Inc Glen Iris, Glen Iris · Trampoline Parks · Ages 3-17 · From $13 · 4.6 stars (2182 reviews)
An indoor trampoline park at 2 Weir Street, Glen Iris, for all ages. It is 8.3 km from the centre, so go if the group has energy left. Sixty minutes costs $18 off-peak (weekdays) and $25 on-peak (weekends and holidays).
Tip: Open 9am to 7pm most days; Fridays until 9pm.
Before you go
- Melbourne Skydeck opens at 12pm every day.
- The Mystery Rooms' games are for kids' groups from age 10.
- ArtVo is open until 8pm on Saturdays and 5pm other days.
- BOUNCE Inc Glen Iris is 8.3 km from the centre, so it is optional.
- All five stops are open every day, so the plan works any day of the week.
Questions parents ask
What can teenagers do in Melbourne?
This plan uses ArtVo's trick-art gallery, escape rooms at The Mystery Rooms in Fitzroy, the Melbourne Skydeck observation deck, bowling and laser tag at Kingpin Crown, and trampolines at BOUNCE Inc Glen Iris. All are ticketed, so check the prices.
Are there escape rooms in Melbourne for teens?
The Mystery Rooms in Fitzroy has five 60-minute themed games, with kids' groups from age 10 and prices from $39 to $65 per player depending on group size. Entermission on Bourke Street runs VR and in-person escape rooms for ages 7 and up. Check each listing for current rules.
How much does Melbourne Skydeck cost for teenagers?
Online child tickets (4-16) start from $21 and adult tickets (17+) from $33. Concession starts from $25, and a family of two adults and two children starts from $89. The deck is on Level 88 of Eureka Tower and opens from 12pm daily. Check the listing for current prices.
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