Perth Attractions
Our beautiful city of Perth, has so much to offer kids and families! Whether it be a beautiful sunny Spring day or a rainy Winter's day, there is something in Perth for every family. Here are some of the best things to do and places to go with the family in Perth & WA for those special family treat days!
Adventure & Theme Parks
Adventure World Bibra Lake
Water slides, water playgrounds, rides and much more! Perth's biggest and best water theme park.
Outback Splash @ The Maze
So much more than just mazes, with mini golf, jumping pillow, playground, native animals including a koala enclosure and more. In the warmer months enjoy waterslides and water play features too.
Perth Aqua Park Baldivis
Big inflatable obstacle course and water slide on a man made lake alongside Perth Wake Park,
Animal Farms & Zoos
Perth Zoo
Stroll through the beautiful grounds of the Perth Zoo, South Perth, and get up close and personal with a huge range of zoo animals. Food and drinks available at the cafe. Check out the new Jungle Zoo Orang-utan Boardwalk too! Only minutes walk from the South Perth ferry jetty.
Caversham Wildlife Park Whiteman Park
A wildly interactive animal experience with loads of experiences, hands on opportunities and live shows included in the entry.
Landsdale Farm
Enjoy a farm experience without leaving the city at Landsdale Farm.
AQWA Hillarys Boat Harbour
Australia's largest aquarium & underwater tunnel. Also has a touch pool and outdoor stingray pool!
Armadale Reptile Centre
See a wombat? Yep that's right not just heaps of reptiles here there are over 400 animals to see and interact with.
Cohuna Koala Park Byford
Not just Koalas, but kangaroos, echidnas, birds, emus, ponies and more! Also miniature railway and large characters around the grounds!
Penguin Island Shoalwater
Catch the ferry over and explore the island, or include entry to the Discovery Centre with your ticket and see the penguins being fed.
Redz Zoo Pinjarra
Hands on zoo experience! Feed the animals, hold a snake, pat a fox, walk through an avery... over 100 species of birds and animals
www.redzzoo.com.au
Arcades & Gaming
Timezone Northbridge, Fremantle, Innaloo, Baldivis, Midland, Joondalup
Take the kids out for some full on gaming fun at Timezone.
The Nostalgia Box Northbridge
It's game on a The Nostalgia Box old school style. Play your old favourites and browse the video game museum to prompt memories of your video gaming youth and see and learn about video game consoles and accessories that may even be before your time.
iPlay Westfield Carousel Cannington
A family outing of gaming, Clip N Climb and dodgem car fun.
iPlay Australia Westfield Whitford City
Take the family out for an epic fun outing of bowling & gaming.
Bowling
Zone Bowling Cannington, Joondalup, Rockingham & Morley
Take the family out for a game of 10 pin bowling. Food and licensed bar available.
Find a full list of Perth Bowling Centres here
Ice & Roller Skating
Find a full list of Ice & Roller Skating Centres here
Go Karting
Mini Golf
Caldenia Mini Golf & Le Shed Cafe Gingin
18 holes of mini golf set in beautiful gardens. Cafe with delicious food and drinks menu.
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens and Mini Golf
Wander the beautiful botanic gardens while you enjoy a round of family mini golf, all year round
The Vines Mini Golf
The Vines Mini Golf is perfect for kids of all ages and is a beautiful location to enjoy a round of family mini golf while you are in the Swan Valley.
Find a full list of Mini Golf Courses here
National Parks
John Forrest National Park
Picnic, explore nature trails and water falls all in a days adventure at John Forrest National Park (entry fee payable).
Outdoor Cinemas
Moonlight Cinema Kings Park
Watch a family movie under the stars, admission fees apply.
Community Cinemas Burswood, Bassendean, Murdoch and Joondalup
Watch a movie under the star whilst supporting charity. Admission fees apply.
Find a find a full list of Perth Outdoor Cinemas and Movie Events here
Parks
Kings Park
So much to do you'll need to visit a few times to see it all at Perth's biggest park
Whiteman Park
So much to do you'll need all day to explore Whiteman Park. With water playground, multiple playgrounds, tram & train rides, museums and the amazing Caversham Wildlife Park and more.
Find a full list of Perth Parks and Playgrounds here
Pedal Boats
Swans on the Swan
Explore the Swan on a Swan pedal boat at Point Walter Bicton.
Rock Climbing
Summit Climbing Malaga & West Perth
Rock climbing is a great way for the family to get active and have fun together - features a fully catered cafe and mezzanine viewing platform
Find a full list of Rock & Wall Climbing Centres here
Science Centre
Scitech West Perth
Where fun and learning about science come together! Fun all year round indoors at Scitech
Gravity Discovery Centre Gingin
The space, gravity & universe science centre with hands on activities and tall tower climb.
Sports
Perth Wildcats at Perth Arena
Fun for the whole family, with lots of entertainment throughout the game.
Strawberry Picking
Pick Your Own Strawberries
Find pick your own strawberry farms in Wanneroo, Gnangara, Bullsbrook & Cardabooda here.
Tourist Precincts
Elizabeth Quay
Enjoy playgrounds, places to eat, attractions and pop up events at Elizabeth Quay.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Swim out to the pontoon slides, enjoy a meal, grab an icecream, do some shopping - all at Hillarys Boat Harbour Sorrento Quay
Tours
The Swan Bell Tower
Enjoy the Swan Bell Tower Experience which includes a bell ringing talk and demonstration or get just the general admission to see the bells and take in the views from the top of the Bell Tower.
Captain Cook Cruise (Perth to Fremantle)
Cruise to Fremantle on a family friendly Captain Cook Cruise. Hop off at Fremantle or get a return ticket back to Perth city.
Perth Explorer
Explore Perth from the top of a double decker bus. Get on and off wherever you like and make a day of it.
Optus Stadium Tours
Bring your family and friends for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of this stunning new, state-of-the-art Optus Stadium.
Mandurah Cruises
Enjoy Perth's No.1 Dolphin Cruise and lots of other cruise options through the Mandurah Canals and Murray River
Trains
Castledare Minature Railway
Ride the minature trains alongside the beautiful Canning River on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.
Trampoline & Inflatable Centres
Bounce Inc Cannington & Joondalup
Trampolines, parkour, climbing walls (auto belay), elevated obstacle course, younger kids zone and cafe all in the one epic venue.
Inflatable World Shendon Park, Joondalup, Balljura, Leeming and Mandurah
Open weekends during the term and also weekdays during the school holidays, the kids will love this!
Find a full list of Trampoline Centres here
We make every effort to ensure all this information is up to date but should be used as a guide only. Events do get cancelled or changed and venues can close without notice. Always follow the links provided for up to date information on an event or activity. If you know of a change or cancellation we've missed then please contact us to let us know.