Fairy Park, founded in 1959, is a small amusement park within day-trip distance of Geelong. Its centrepiece is Fairytale Land: animated fairy-tale displays spread across a hill, each one brought to life by pressing a button, at no extra cost. At the top, the castle holds a model train set and a train museum with a collection of classic Märklin trains.
The day works best planned around a picnic. Bringing your own is welcome, but barbecues are not, and the rules also exclude commercially prepared takeaway and picnicking inside Camelot Playground or Fairytale Land. Hot food and the kiosk are there on weekends and public and school holidays, while on ordinary Fridays the park itself suggests bringing your own. If anyone in the family has allergies or a special diet, the park recommends packing your own food on any day.
The trade-off is getting there. No public transport runs directly to the park, so without a car you are looking at a train followed by a taxi ride.
Family FAQ
Do you need to book Fairy Park in advance?
No need to book: tickets can't be pre-booked or bought online.
How much does Fairy Park cost?
Admission is paid per person on arrival, from your car.
Can you bring a stroller to Fairy Park?
Paths are fully paved with no steps, and prams can reach every part of the park.
Where are the toilets at Fairy Park?
Toilets, including a disabled toilet, are in the main car park area.