Family Attractions in Perth - Things to Do with Kids, Toddlers and Teens

Family Planning

How To Choose Family Attractions In Perth

This page is for families comparing Perth activities by age, energy level, weather, budget and transport. It brings together indoor attractions, outdoor parks, wildlife pages, beach planning, markets, theme parks and day trips so you can choose a realistic day rather than a long list of unrelated ideas.

Good first choices are Perth Zoo, Scitech, AQWA, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Kings Park, Caversham Wildlife Park and Fremantle. For younger children, check facilities, shade, pram access, food and toilets. For older children and teens, compare science, wildlife, beaches, island day trips, markets, mini golf and longer outdoor plans.

Choose one main stop first. Add a nearby park, foreshore, food break or short indoor backup only if the day still feels comfortable for the youngest person in the group.

Choose by time and weather. For rainy or very hot days, start with indoor museums, galleries, Scitech or AQWA. For mild weather, compare Kings Park, beaches, foreshore areas and wildlife attractions. For budget planning, remember that free entry does not always mean free parking, food, tours or transport.

Quick Choices

Quick family choices

Best indoor backup: Scitech, AQWA or WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Best outdoor city option: Kings Park.
Best animal day: Perth Zoo or Caversham Wildlife Park.
Best coast-and-family mix: Hillarys Boat Harbour and AQWA.
Best full-day active option: Adventure World or Perth's Outback Splash, when season and weather suit.
Best low-pressure family plan: one main stop plus a nearby park, foreshore or food break.

Compare

Family attraction comparison

Attraction	Best for	Indoor/outdoor	Time style	Main caution
Perth Zoo	Animal day, South Perth plan	Mostly outdoor	Half-day style	Heat, walking, tickets
Scitech	Hands-on learning, rainy day	Indoor	Short to half-day	Sessions, tickets
AQWA	Marine life, Hillarys plan	Mostly indoor	Short to half-day	Tickets, harbour conditions
Kings Park	Views, playgrounds, picnics	Outdoor	Quick stop to half-day	Heat, shade, walking
Caversham Wildlife Park	Wildlife, Swan Valley plan	Mixed/outdoor	Half-day style	Travel, tickets, weather

Age And Weather

Choose by age and conditions

For toddlers: keep the day short, check pram access, toilets, shade, food and nap timing.

For primary-school children: hands-on museums, wildlife, aquariums, parks and short beach visits usually work better than long multi-stop itineraries.

For teens: compare beaches, markets, wildlife, Rottnest, Fremantle, science attractions, escape-room-style activities and longer outdoor plans.

For hot days: avoid overloading outdoor stops. Choose shade, indoor breaks, water, toilets and shorter walking distances.

For rainy days: use indoor museums, Scitech, AQWA, galleries, markets with covered areas and flexible city plans.

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.

Start Here

Best Family Attractions In Perth

Start with these widely useful family pages, then check current opening hours, bookings, access and facilities before visiting.

Zoo

Perth Zoo

This page is useful for families deciding whether Perth Zoo should be the main stop of the day, especially when combining it with South Perth Foreshore, Elizabeth Quay or a car-free river plan.

South Perth
Zoo

Best for: Best for animal-curious children, mixed-age families and visitors who can manage a walking-based day
Area: South Perth
Time needed: Allow a relaxed family visit if you want animal areas, breaks and talks; shorten the plan for younger children
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor, with some sheltered stops; plan around heat, rain and tired legs; plan for weather

Science centre

Scitech

Scitech is a West Perth science centre suited to hands-on family learning, indoor activities and weather-safe Perth planning.

West Perth
Science centre

Best for: Best for curious children, primary-school ages and families who like hands-on learning
Area: West Perth
Time needed: Allow enough time for exhibits plus any show or session you choose
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly indoors, useful for rainy days, hot days and flexible city plans; check sessions

Aquarium

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: Good for visual learners, marine-life interests and mixed-age families who want a manageable indoor attraction
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions; check sessions

Wildlife park

Caversham Wildlife Park

Caversham Wildlife Park is a managed wildlife attraction in the Whiteman Park area, useful for families planning Australian animal viewing and supervised experiences.

Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Wildlife park

Best for: Good for families who want a structured animal visit and can manage an outdoor or mixed-weather outing
Area: Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Time needed: Allow a relaxed visit if you are planning around shows, animal areas or a wider Whiteman Park day
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor or mixed; plan around heat, rain, shade and walking; plan for weather

Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a major Perth park and botanic garden for views, walking, nature play, picnics and flexible family time close to the city.

West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Park and botanic garden

Best for: Good for mixed-age families when the walking distance, shade and weather suit the group
Area: West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Time needed: Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure; plan for weather

Large park and recreation area

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a large family-friendly park area in Perth's north-east, useful for open space, heritage attractions, wildlife links and Swan Valley planning.

Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Large park and recreation area

Best for: Good for families who want open space and can plan transport, distance and weather carefully
Area: Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Time needed: Plan a half-day-style outing if combining park areas, attractions or nearby wildlife stops
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor and spread out; plan around heat, rain and walking distances; plan for weather

Theme and water park

Adventure World

Adventure World is a Perth theme and water-park attraction for families who want rides, seasonal outdoor fun and clear age or height-rule planning.

Bibra Lake / Cockburn area
Theme and water park

Best for: Best for families comfortable checking ride suitability, supervision needs and height rules before arrival
Area: Bibra Lake / Cockburn area
Time needed: Plan a flexible longer outing if rides, water areas, food and breaks are part of the day
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Outdoor seasonal attraction; weather, heat and ride availability matter; plan for weather

Water attraction and outdoor family attraction

Perth's Outback Splash

Perth's Outback Splash is a Bullsbrook family attraction for seasonal water-park planning, outdoor activities and Swan Valley-side day trips.

Bullsbrook / Swan Valley side

Best for: Best for families who can check water confidence, age fit, activity rules and seasonal availability before travelling
Area: Bullsbrook / Swan Valley side
Time needed: Plan a longer outdoor outing if water activities, food, breaks and travel time are included
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor and seasonal; heat, sun, rain and water-area availability matter

Indoor

Indoor Family Attractions

Use these pages for indoor and weather-aware planning. Opening hours, tickets and facilities still need verification.

Indoor activity guide

Indoor Activities Perth Kids

Use this page when rain, heat or tired children make outdoor plans harder. It groups indoor Perth options such as museums, science activities, aquariums and covered attractions so families can choose a realistic backup plan.

Indoor activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Rainy day activity guide

Rainy Day Perth With Kids

Use this page when the forecast makes beaches, long walks or open parks less practical. It focuses on indoor and covered family options that can work better in wet or very hot weather.

Rainy day activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Science centre

Scitech

Scitech is a West Perth science centre suited to hands-on family learning, indoor activities and weather-safe Perth planning.

West Perth
Science centre

Best for: Best for curious children, primary-school ages and families who like hands-on learning
Area: West Perth
Time needed: Allow enough time for exhibits plus any show or session you choose
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly indoors, useful for rainy days, hot days and flexible city plans; check sessions

Aquarium

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: Good for visual learners, marine-life interests and mixed-age families who want a manageable indoor attraction
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions; check sessions

Museum

WA Museum Boola Bardip

WA Museum Boola Bardip is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Aviation museum

Aviation Heritage Museum

Aviation Heritage Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Aviation museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Motor museum

Motor Museum WA

Motor Museum WA is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Motor museum

Best for: Motor Museum WA is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Museum

The Nostalgia Box

The Nostalgia Box is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Best for: The Nostalgia Box is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Maritime museum

WA Maritime Museum

WA Maritime Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Maritime museum

Best for: WA Maritime Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Maritime museum

WA Shipwrecks Museum

WA Shipwrecks Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Maritime museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Historic attraction

The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Historic attraction

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Outdoor

Outdoor Family Attractions

Outdoor access, facilities, closures and weather-sensitive details must be checked before visiting.

Outdoor activity guide

Outdoor Activities Perth Kids

Use this page for outdoor family planning when the weather suits parks, foreshore areas, beaches, wildlife attractions or short nature stops.

Outdoor activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a major Perth park and botanic garden for views, walking, nature play, picnics and flexible family time close to the city.

West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Park and botanic garden

Best for: Good for mixed-age families when the walking distance, shade and weather suit the group
Area: West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Time needed: Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure; plan for weather

Large park and recreation area

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a large family-friendly park area in Perth's north-east, useful for open space, heritage attractions, wildlife links and Swan Valley planning.

Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Large park and recreation area

Best for: Good for families who want open space and can plan transport, distance and weather carefully
Area: Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Time needed: Plan a half-day-style outing if combining park areas, attractions or nearby wildlife stops
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor and spread out; plan around heat, rain and walking distances; plan for weather

Zoo

Perth Zoo

This page is useful for families deciding whether Perth Zoo should be the main stop of the day, especially when combining it with South Perth Foreshore, Elizabeth Quay or a car-free river plan.

South Perth
Zoo

Best for: Best for animal-curious children, mixed-age families and visitors who can manage a walking-based day
Area: South Perth
Time needed: Allow a relaxed family visit if you want animal areas, breaks and talks; shorten the plan for younger children
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor, with some sheltered stops; plan around heat, rain and tired legs; plan for weather

Wildlife park

Caversham Wildlife Park

Caversham Wildlife Park is a managed wildlife attraction in the Whiteman Park area, useful for families planning Australian animal viewing and supervised experiences.

Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Wildlife park

Best for: Good for families who want a structured animal visit and can manage an outdoor or mixed-weather outing
Area: Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Time needed: Allow a relaxed visit if you are planning around shows, animal areas or a wider Whiteman Park day
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor or mixed; plan around heat, rain, shade and walking; plan for weather

Waterfront

Elizabeth Quay

Elizabeth Quay is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

Waterfront

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

River foreshore

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

River foreshore

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

City public space

Yagan Square

Yagan Square is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

City public space

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

City park

Wellington Square

Wellington Square is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

City park

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Plan for heat, rain and shade

Island reserve

Heirisson Island

Heirisson Island is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Island reserve

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

National park

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Plan for heat, rain and shade

Wildlife

Wildlife Attractions With Kids

Animal rules, welfare guidance, encounters and access details need official-source checks.

Zoo

Perth Zoo

This page is useful for families deciding whether Perth Zoo should be the main stop of the day, especially when combining it with South Perth Foreshore, Elizabeth Quay or a car-free river plan.

South Perth
Zoo

Best for: Best for animal-curious children, mixed-age families and visitors who can manage a walking-based day
Area: South Perth
Time needed: Allow a relaxed family visit if you want animal areas, breaks and talks; shorten the plan for younger children
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor, with some sheltered stops; plan around heat, rain and tired legs; plan for weather

Wildlife park

Caversham Wildlife Park

Caversham Wildlife Park is a managed wildlife attraction in the Whiteman Park area, useful for families planning Australian animal viewing and supervised experiences.

Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Wildlife park

Best for: Good for families who want a structured animal visit and can manage an outdoor or mixed-weather outing
Area: Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Time needed: Allow a relaxed visit if you are planning around shows, animal areas or a wider Whiteman Park day
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor or mixed; plan around heat, rain, shade and walking; plan for weather

Aquarium

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: Good for visual learners, marine-life interests and mixed-age families who want a manageable indoor attraction
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions; check sessions

Family day trip

Rottnest Island With Kids

Rottnest Island 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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Family day trip

Penguin Island With Kids

Penguin Island 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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Museums

Museums And Learning Attractions

Exhibitions, programs, prices and age suitability can change. Use official websites for current details.

Science centre

Scitech

Scitech is a West Perth science centre suited to hands-on family learning, indoor activities and weather-safe Perth planning.

West Perth
Science centre

Best for: Best for curious children, primary-school ages and families who like hands-on learning
Area: West Perth
Time needed: Allow enough time for exhibits plus any show or session you choose
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly indoors, useful for rainy days, hot days and flexible city plans; check sessions

Museum

WA Museum Boola Bardip

WA Museum Boola Bardip is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Aviation museum

Aviation Heritage Museum

Aviation Heritage Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Aviation museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Motor museum

Motor Museum WA

Motor Museum WA is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Motor museum

Best for: Motor Museum WA is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Museum

The Nostalgia Box

The Nostalgia Box is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Best for: The Nostalgia Box is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Maritime museum

WA Maritime Museum

WA Maritime Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Maritime museum

Best for: WA Maritime Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Maritime museum

WA Shipwrecks Museum

WA Shipwrecks Museum is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Maritime museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Historic attraction

The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Historic attraction

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Coast

Beaches And Coastal Family Days

Check current beach information, patrols, closures, dog rules and facilities before visiting with children.

Beach guide

Family Beaches Perth

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

Beach guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach

Cottesloe Beach

Cottesloe Beach is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach precinct

Scarborough Beach

Scarborough Beach is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach precinct

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach

City Beach

City Beach is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach and snorkelling spot

Mettams Pool

Mettams Pool is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach and snorkelling spot

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach

Sorrento Beach

Sorrento Beach is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Harbour and beach area

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Harbour and beach area

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach

South Beach Fremantle

South Beach Fremantle is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Beach

Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach is a family beach planning page where conditions, shade, facilities, supervision and transport matter more than trying to fit in multiple coast stops.

Beach

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Parks

Parks And Outdoor Areas

Use these as planning pages until official facilities, access and safety details are checked.

Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a major Perth park and botanic garden for views, walking, nature play, picnics and flexible family time close to the city.

West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Park and botanic garden

Best for: Good for mixed-age families when the walking distance, shade and weather suit the group
Area: West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Time needed: Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure; plan for weather

Large park and recreation area

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a large family-friendly park area in Perth's north-east, useful for open space, heritage attractions, wildlife links and Swan Valley planning.

Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Large park and recreation area

Best for: Good for families who want open space and can plan transport, distance and weather carefully
Area: Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Time needed: Plan a half-day-style outing if combining park areas, attractions or nearby wildlife stops
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor and spread out; plan around heat, rain and walking distances; plan for weather

River foreshore

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

River foreshore

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

City park

Wellington Square

Wellington Square is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

City park

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Plan for heat, rain and shade

Island reserve

Heirisson Island

Heirisson Island is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Island reserve

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Outdoor activity guide

Outdoor Activities Perth Kids

Use this page for outdoor family planning when the weather suits parks, foreshore areas, beaches, wildlife attractions or short nature stops.

Outdoor activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Theme Parks

Theme Parks And Water Attractions

Check current opening dates, prices, ride rules and height or safety restrictions before visiting.

Theme park guide

Theme Parks Perth

Theme Parks Perth is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

Theme park guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Plan for heat, rain and shade

Water park guide

Water Parks Perth

Water Parks Perth is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

Water park guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Plan for heat, rain and shade

Mini golf guide

Mini Golf Perth

Mini Golf Perth is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Mini golf guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Theme and water park

Adventure World

Adventure World is a Perth theme and water-park attraction for families who want rides, seasonal outdoor fun and clear age or height-rule planning.

Bibra Lake / Cockburn area
Theme and water park

Best for: Best for families comfortable checking ride suitability, supervision needs and height rules before arrival
Area: Bibra Lake / Cockburn area
Time needed: Plan a flexible longer outing if rides, water areas, food and breaks are part of the day
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Outdoor seasonal attraction; weather, heat and ride availability matter; plan for weather

Water attraction and outdoor family attraction

Perth's Outback Splash

Perth's Outback Splash is a Bullsbrook family attraction for seasonal water-park planning, outdoor activities and Swan Valley-side day trips.

Bullsbrook / Swan Valley side

Best for: Best for families who can check water confidence, age fit, activity rules and seasonal availability before travelling
Area: Bullsbrook / Swan Valley side
Time needed: Plan a longer outdoor outing if water activities, food, breaks and travel time are included
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mostly outdoor and seasonal; heat, sun, rain and water-area availability matter

School holiday planning guide

School Holiday Activities Perth

School Holiday Activities Perth is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

School holiday planning guide

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Weather note: Check conditions

Without A Car

Family Attractions Without A Car

Use these family pages for car-free planning, then check current public transport, ferry or operator information before travelling.

Waterfront

Elizabeth Quay

Elizabeth Quay is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

Waterfront

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Science centre

Scitech

Scitech is a West Perth science centre suited to hands-on family learning, indoor activities and weather-safe Perth planning.

West Perth
Science centre

Best for: Best for curious children, primary-school ages and families who like hands-on learning
Area: West Perth
Time needed: Allow enough time for exhibits plus any show or session you choose
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly indoors, useful for rainy days, hot days and flexible city plans; check sessions

Museum

WA Museum Boola Bardip

WA Museum Boola Bardip is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Aquarium

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: Good for visual learners, marine-life interests and mixed-age families who want a manageable indoor attraction
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions; check sessions

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Family day trip

Rottnest Island With Kids

Rottnest Island 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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Rainy Day

Rainy Day Family Attractions

Use these pages for weather-aware planning while current programs, bookings and facilities remain unverified.

Rainy day activity guide

Rainy Day Perth With Kids

Use this page when the forecast makes beaches, long walks or open parks less practical. It focuses on indoor and covered family options that can work better in wet or very hot weather.

Rainy day activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Indoor activity guide

Indoor Activities Perth Kids

Use this page when rain, heat or tired children make outdoor plans harder. It groups indoor Perth options such as museums, science activities, aquariums and covered attractions so families can choose a realistic backup plan.

Indoor activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Science centre

Scitech

Scitech is a West Perth science centre suited to hands-on family learning, indoor activities and weather-safe Perth planning.

West Perth
Science centre

Best for: Best for curious children, primary-school ages and families who like hands-on learning
Area: West Perth
Time needed: Allow enough time for exhibits plus any show or session you choose
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly indoors, useful for rainy days, hot days and flexible city plans; check sessions

Aquarium

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: Good for visual learners, marine-life interests and mixed-age families who want a manageable indoor attraction
Area: Hillarys Boat Harbour
Time needed: Plan a flexible visit length, especially if adding harbour food, beach time or talks
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Mainly aquarium-based and useful in poor weather, with nearby harbour and beach areas affected by conditions; check sessions

Museum

WA Museum Boola Bardip

WA Museum Boola Bardip is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Motor museum

Motor Museum WA

Motor Museum WA is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Motor museum

Best for: Motor Museum WA is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Museum

The Nostalgia Box

The Nostalgia Box is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.

Museum

Best for: The Nostalgia Box is useful for families comparing indoor learning, weather backup options, transport and nearby stops.
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Good weather backup

Day Trips

Family Day Trips From Perth

Ferry access, weather, animal rules and seasonal closures need checking before planning with children.

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Family day trip

Rottnest Island With Kids

Rottnest Island 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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Family day trip

Penguin Island With Kids

Penguin Island 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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

National park

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Plan for heat, rain and shade

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

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

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

School Holidays

School Holiday Activities Perth

School holiday programs change often. Check official attraction and event pages before planning.

School holiday planning guide

School Holiday Activities Perth

School Holiday Activities Perth is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

School holiday planning guide

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Weather note: Check conditions

Indoor activity guide

Indoor Activities Perth Kids

Use this page when rain, heat or tired children make outdoor plans harder. It groups indoor Perth options such as museums, science activities, aquariums and covered attractions so families can choose a realistic backup plan.

Indoor activity guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Outdoor activity guide

Outdoor Activities Perth Kids

Use this page for outdoor family planning when the weather suits parks, foreshore areas, beaches, wildlife attractions or short nature stops.

Outdoor activity guide

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Weather note: Check conditions

Free

Free Family Activities Perth

Free-entry claims need verification. Parking, food, transport, tours or special activities may still cost extra.

Free family activity guide

Free Family Activities Perth

Free Family Activities Perth is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Free family activity guide

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Weather note: Check conditions

Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a major Perth park and botanic garden for views, walking, nature play, picnics and flexible family time close to the city.

West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Park and botanic garden

Best for: Good for mixed-age families when the walking distance, shade and weather suit the group
Area: West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Time needed: Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure; plan for weather

Waterfront

Elizabeth Quay

Elizabeth Quay is a family outdoor planning page for views, space, short walks and breaks when the weather and facilities suit your group.

Waterfront

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Check conditions

Beach guide

Family Beaches Perth

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

Beach guide

Good without a car: Check route
Weather note: Beach conditions matter

Map

Family Attractions Map

Use this as a family-oriented area browse for attractions, transport checks and nearby planning links.

Family map guide

Family Attractions Map

Family Attractions Map is a family planning page for comparing age fit, weather, transport, nearby stops and how much energy the day needs.

Family map guide

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Weather note: Check conditions

Family attraction

Perth Attractions Map

A crawlable area guide for browsing Perth attractions by CBD, coast, Fremantle, Swan Valley, Perth Hills and island day trips.

Category

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Weather note: Check conditions

Map

Family Attractions Map

The existing map page is the crawlable hub for attraction locations and nearby planning links. Family-specific map details should be added after location and transport checks.

Open Perth attractions map

FAQ

Are these family attraction details verified?

Opening hours, prices, age rules, access, facilities and closures can change. Check official sources before visiting.

What should I check before visiting with children?

Check official information before visiting with children. Rules, access, facilities, weather closures, beach conditions, animal rules and ride restrictions can change.

Does this section include beach and wildlife safety claims?

No. Beach conditions, wildlife rules, animal encounters and attraction safety details should be checked against official sources before visiting.