Northern Perth Attractions - Hillarys, AQWA, Sorrento, Yanchep And Northern Beaches

What This Area Covers

Northern Perth covers Hillarys, AQWA, Sorrento, northern beaches, Yanchep and longer coastal family planning north of central Perth. It works well for aquarium visits, harbour stops, beach time and a slower northern coast day.

Distances are longer than they look from the CBD. Some stops may work by public transport after checking services, but many family coast plans are easier when you keep the area tight instead of adding central Perth on the same day.

Nearby Areas

Northern Perth connects naturally with Beaches & Coast, Swan Valley and Perth City planning.

Quick Planning

Best for: AQWA, Hillarys, Sorrento, northern beaches, Yanchep and northern family outings
Good without a car?: Some stops are possible, but many northern plans need careful transport checks
Good with kids?: Yes, especially AQWA, Hillarys, Sorrento and Yanchep after checking current details
Typical visit length: Half day to full day
Main transport note: Distances are longer than central Perth; check current services and parking
Related area guides: Beaches & Coast , Swan Valley & Guildford , Perth City

Best Attractions

Best Northern Perth Attractions

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River

Wildlife

AQWA

AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.

Hillarys Boat Harbour
Aquarium

Best for: Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost: Ticketed attraction; current prices and experiences can change
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Setting: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions

Beach

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.

Hillarys and Sorrento
Harbour and waterfront precinct

Best for: Coast, family outings, harbour visits
Area: Hillarys and Sorrento
Cost: Free precinct entry; individual attractions, food and tours cost extra
Time needed: Half day, or longer with AQWA or a marine departure

Beach

Sorrento Beach

Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Family beach

Best for: Beach visits, coast, family outings

Beach

Sorrento Quay

Sorrento Quay is listed as a beach precinct for harbour visits, nearby food, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Beach precinct

Best for: Harbour visits, nearby food, family outings

Park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

Yanchep, north of Perth
National park

Best for: Nature, walking, day trips
Area: Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost: Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed: Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car: Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Beach

Northern Beaches Perth

Northern Beaches Perth is listed as a northern beach area guide for northern coast, beach planning, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Northern beach area guide

Best for: Northern coast, beach planning, sunset visits

Beach

Burns Beach

Burns Beach is listed as a northern beach for northern coast, walking checks, beach visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Northern beach

Best for: Northern coast, walking checks, beach visits

Beach

Mullaloo Beach

Mullaloo Beach is a northern Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore time and family outings when current conditions suit.

Northern beach

Best for: Northern coast, family outings, beach visits

Free

Free Northern Perth Ideas

Beach

Northern Beaches Perth

Northern Beaches Perth is listed as a northern beach area guide for northern coast, beach planning, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Northern beach area guide

Best for: Northern coast, beach planning, sunset visits

Beach

Burns Beach

Burns Beach is listed as a northern beach for northern coast, walking checks, beach visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Northern beach

Best for: Northern coast, walking checks, beach visits

Beach

Mullaloo Beach

Mullaloo Beach is a northern Perth coastal beach for swimming, foreshore time and family outings when current conditions suit.

Northern beach

Best for: Northern coast, family outings, beach visits

Park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

Yanchep, north of Perth
National park

Best for: Nature, walking, day trips
Area: Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost: Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed: Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car: Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Families

Family-Friendly Places

Wildlife

AQWA

AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.

Hillarys Boat Harbour
Aquarium

Best for: Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost: Ticketed attraction; current prices and experiences can change
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Setting: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions

Beach

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.

Hillarys and Sorrento
Harbour and waterfront precinct

Best for: Coast, family outings, harbour visits
Area: Hillarys and Sorrento
Cost: Free precinct entry; individual attractions, food and tours cost extra
Time needed: Half day, or longer with AQWA or a marine departure

Beach

Sorrento Quay

Sorrento Quay is listed as a beach precinct for harbour visits, nearby food, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Beach precinct

Best for: Harbour visits, nearby food, family outings

Park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

Yanchep, north of Perth
National park

Best for: Nature, walking, day trips
Area: Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost: Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed: Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car: Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Family

Family Beaches Perth

Family Beaches Perth brings together coast ideas where shade, toilets, supervision, conditions and easy exits matter for children.

Beach guide

Rainy Day

Rainy-Day Options

Wildlife

AQWA

AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.

Hillarys Boat Harbour
Aquarium

Best for: Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost: Ticketed attraction; current prices and experiences can change
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Setting: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions

Wildlife

AQWA

AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.

Hillarys Boat Harbour
Aquarium

Best for: Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost: Ticketed attraction; current prices and experiences can change
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Setting: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions

Rainy Day Perth

A weather-aware guide to indoor and covered attractions around Perth.

Category

Best for: A weather-aware guide to indoor and covered attractions around Perth.

Without A Car

Transport-Aware Northern Stops

Perth Without A Car

A transport-aware guide for planning Perth attractions by train, bus, ferry and walking links.

Category

Best for: A transport-aware guide for planning Perth attractions by train, bus, ferry and walking links.

Wildlife

AQWA

AQWA is an aquarium at Hillarys Boat Harbour, useful for families who want a marine-life activity that is less dependent on beach conditions.

Hillarys Boat Harbour
Aquarium

Best for: Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost: Ticketed attraction; current prices and experiences can change
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Hillarys Boat Harbour area
Setting: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions

Beach

Sorrento Beach

Sorrento Beach is listed as a family beach for beach visits, coast, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.

Family beach

Best for: Beach visits, coast, family outings

Beach

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and waterfront precinct with AQWA, Sorrento Quay dining and shops, protected swimming areas and marine departures.

Hillarys and Sorrento
Harbour and waterfront precinct

Best for: Coast, family outings, harbour visits
Area: Hillarys and Sorrento
Cost: Free precinct entry; individual attractions, food and tours cost extra
Time needed: Half day, or longer with AQWA or a marine departure

Before You Go

Before you go

Check the official attraction website for today's opening hours, prices, bookings, closures, accessibility, facilities and event changes. For beaches, ferries, public transport and weather-sensitive plans, also check the relevant official transport, weather or safety source.