Family day trip guide
Family Day Trips Perth
Family Day Trips Perth helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
- Family day trip guide
Day Trips
Day Trips From Perth
Use this page for longer outings and nearby parks. Access, entry fees, facilities and trail conditions need official-source checks.
Last updated: 2026-07-30
How This Fits A Perth Day
This guide covers Day Trips From Perth, a day trips in the Perth area. Before making it the main stop, confirm what is currently available and whether it fits the rest of your day.
Choose one main reason for the visit, then add another stop only when the route and timing remain practical.
Time And Weather Fit
Plan the visit around your pace and nearby stops. Day trips need more flexibility than central Perth stops. Weather, ferry schedules, road conditions, venue bookings, seasonal demand and return timing can affect the whole day. Keep a backup plan if weather, exhibitions, beach conditions, tours, animal programs or transport are central to the visit.
Nearby Planning
Check current parking, public transport, ferry or walking access before travelling. Good related pages to compare include Perth Hills Parks And Nature, Swan Valley, Rottnest Island and Perth Areas.
Comfort Notes
Choose a small number of stops, leave time for meals and breaks, and avoid planning a route that depends on perfect timing from morning to evening. Leave room for breaks, shade, food, toilets and slower walking if the attraction is part of a longer Perth day.
Families
Family Day Trips From Perth
Ferry access, weather, road conditions, animal rules and seasonal closures need checking before planning with children.
Family day trip guide
Island day trip
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is an island day-trip guide for ferries, beaches, cycling, walking and responsible wildlife viewing.
- Rottnest Island
- Island day trip
- Full-day planning for most visitors
- Best for
- Beaches, cycling, day trips
- Area
- Rottnest Island
- Time needed
- Full-day planning for most visitors
Family area guide
Fremantle With Kids
Fremantle With Kids is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.
- Family area guide
Family day trip guide
Swan Valley With Kids
Swan Valley With Kids helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
- Family day trip guide
Island conservation park
Penguin Island
Penguin Island is a seasonally accessible conservation park off Shoalwater; access depends on closures, heat, weather and ferry operations.
- Shoalwater, Rockingham
- Island conservation park
- Best for
- Seasonal island visits, marine wildlife, day trips
- Area
- Shoalwater, Rockingham
- Cost
- Park visit plus paid ferry or cruise access
- Time needed
- Half day to full day depending on ferry and marine activities
National 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 day trip guide
Mandurah With Kids
Mandurah With Kids helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
- Family day trip guide
Family day trip guide
Perth Hills With Kids
Perth Hills With Kids helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
- Family day trip guide
Long-drive family day trip guide
Pinnacles With Kids
Pinnacles With Kids helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
- Long-drive family day trip guide
Parks Near Perth
Parks And National Parks Near Perth
National park
John Forrest National Park
John Forrest National Park is listed as a national park for nature, walking, day trips; detailed visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- National park
- Best for
- Nature, walking, day trips
National 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
National park
Serpentine National Park
Serpentine National Park is listed as a national park for nature, walking, day trips; detailed visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- National park
- Best for
- Nature, walking, day trips
Botanic garden
Araluen Botanic Park
Araluen Botanic Park is listed as a botanic garden for gardens, perth hills, day trips; detailed visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Botanic garden
- Best for
- Gardens, Perth Hills, day trips
Walking area
Lesmurdie Falls
Lesmurdie Falls is listed as a walking area for walking, perth hills, nature; detailed visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Walking area
- Best for
- Walking, Perth Hills, nature
Lake reserve
Lake Leschenaultia
Lake Leschenaultia is listed as a lake reserve for lake areas, families, day trips; detailed visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Lake reserve
- Best for
- Lake areas, families, day trips
Walking area
Bells Rapids
Bells Rapids is listed as a walking area for walking, river areas, day trips; detailed visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Walking area
- Best for
- Walking, river areas, day trips
Coastal Areas
Beach And Coastal Area Pages
Use these for half-day coast planning only after checking current beach conditions and access details.
Beach area guide
Sunset Coast
Sunset Coast is listed as a beach area guide for coast, beach planning, sunset visits; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
- Beach area guide
- Best for
- Coast, beach planning, sunset visits
Northern beach area guide
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
Southern beach area guide
Southern Beaches Perth
Southern Beaches Perth is listed as a southern beach area guide for southern coast, beach planning, family outings; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
- Southern beach area guide
- Best for
- Southern coast, beach planning, family outings
Harbour and waterfront precinct
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 area guide
Fremantle Beaches
Fremantle Beaches is listed as a beach area guide for fremantle, coast, beach planning; detailed facilities and access facts are awaiting source review.
- Beach area guide
- Best for
- Fremantle, coast, beach planning
Wildlife Day Trips
Wildlife Day Trips From Perth
Do not guarantee wildlife sightings. Ferry access, tour schedules, seasonal closures and visitor rules need official-source checks before visiting.
Island wildlife
Rottnest Island Quokkas
Rottnest Island Quokkas is listed as a island wildlife for day trips, island wildlife, responsible viewing; detailed wildlife and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Island wildlife
- Best for
- Day trips, island wildlife, responsible viewing
Island conservation park
Penguin Island
Penguin Island is a seasonally accessible conservation park off Shoalwater; access depends on closures, heat, weather and ferry operations.
- Shoalwater, Rockingham
- Island conservation park
- Best for
- Seasonal island visits, marine wildlife, day trips
- Area
- Shoalwater, Rockingham
- Cost
- Park visit plus paid ferry or cruise access
- Time needed
- Half day to full day depending on ferry and marine activities
Dolphin tour
Rockingham Dolphins
Rockingham Dolphins is listed as a dolphin tour for marine wildlife, licensed operators, day trips; detailed wildlife and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Dolphin tour
- Best for
- Marine wildlife, licensed operators, day trips
National 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
Whale watching tour
Whale Watching Perth
Whale Watching Perth is listed as a whale watching tour for seasonal marine wildlife, licensed operators; detailed wildlife and visitor facts are awaiting source review.
- Whale watching tour
- Best for
- Seasonal marine wildlife, licensed operators
Wildlife park
Caversham Wildlife Park
Caversham Wildlife Park is a managed wildlife attraction near Whiteman Park for native animals and supervised visitor experiences.
- Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
- Wildlife park
- Best for
- Families, native wildlife, Whiteman Park visits
- Area
- Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
- Cost
- Ticketed attraction; current prices and experience rules can change
- Time needed
- Allow a relaxed visit if you are planning around shows, animal areas or a wider Whiteman Park day
- Good without a car
- Whiteman Park area
- Setting
- Mostly outdoor or mixed; plan around heat, rain, shade and walking
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.