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Family / Theme Park

Theme parks near Perth for families

For a theme-park day, the children's ride eligibility and the date matter more than the longest attraction list. Perth's seasonal parks do not all operate every day, and some activities sit inside broader outdoor parks.

Last fact-checked: 2026-09-25

For a theme-park day, the children's ride eligibility and the date matter more than the longest attraction list. Perth's seasonal parks do not all operate every day, and some activities sit inside broader outdoor parks.

Theme parks near Perth for families overview
Attraction Main draw 2026 timing and check
Adventure World, Bibra Lake Theme rides and water attractions Season opens 26 September; daily calendar and ride rules
Perth's Outback Splash, Bullsbrook Slides, lagoon, mazes and mini golf Season opens 26 September; daily calendar and water rules
Perth Aqua Park, Baldivis Inflatable lake obstacle course Reopens 17 October; age minimum and session booking
Abyss roller-coaster track at Adventure World.
The Abyss ride at Adventure World photographed January 2018. Check the operator for current ride operation.Photo: Martin Lewison. Abyss (Adventure World) 1.jpg via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Sizes prepared by Wikimedia.

Adventure World

Adventure World is at Bibra Lake. The operator lists a 26 September 2026 opening for its 2026/27 season; use its day-by-day calendar before buying tickets. Its accessibility and ride information helps check ride requirements for each child. Kingdom Falls is one family-oriented water attraction with its own supervision rules. The park photograph shows the Abyss ride in 2018, not the current condition or operating status of the ride.

Outback Splash

Perth's Outback Splash is at Bullsbrook and also lists 26 September as the 2026/27 season start. It has water slides, a lagoon and other activities. The operator's access guide sets attraction-specific conditions, and the hours calendar matters on any chosen day. Read the detailed family guide before planning which parts of the park a younger child can use.

A different water experience later in spring

Perth Aqua Park is a bookable inflatable lake obstacle course in Baldivis, not a collection of dry rides. It reopens 17 October 2026, after the September public school break. The operator's ticket rules set a minimum age of six for the main course, with a participating adult for ages six to nine. Check the current session and supervision policy before paying.

Pack for sun and water where relevant, review the weather policy and refund terms, and choose one park for the day. For a comparison focused on swimming and slides, see water parks.

Choosing for younger children

Compare the child's height and water confidence with each operator's actual ride pages before showing them a promotional ride photo. Not every ride is available to every age, and an adult may need to enter the water with a younger child. Put rest and food breaks in the plan; a full ticketed day does not require every ride. The park's current weather and operating notices take priority over the season-opening date in this guide.

Family Attractions

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Interactive science centre

Scitech

Scitech is a hands-on science centre in West Perth with more than 100 interactive exhibits, live science experiences and planetarium shows included in general admission.

  • City West Centre, West Perth
  • Interactive science centre
  • Indoor and air-conditioned
Best for
Hands-on science, families, planetarium shows and indoor weather backup
Area
City West Centre, West Perth
Cost
Ticketed; general admission is valid all day
Time needed
Allow 2 to 4 hours; admission is valid all day
Good without a car
Possible
Setting
Indoor and air-conditioned
Aquarium

AQWA

Plan a visit to AQWA at Hillarys: shark tunnel, seadragons, coral displays, tickets, seasonal hours, family facilities and accessible transport advice.

  • Hillarys Boat Harbour
  • Aquarium
  • Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
Best for
Families, marine life, rainy day planning
Area
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Cost
Ticketed attraction; buy online or at the entrance and check current prices
Time needed
Varies by ticket type and visitor pace
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 park

Caversham Wildlife Park

Plan Caversham Wildlife Park with koala and wombat experiences, current prices, a half-day schedule, train directions and family accessibility information.

  • Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
  • Wildlife park
Best for
Families, native wildlife, Whiteman Park visits
Area
Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
Cost
$39 adult; $18 child aged 3-14; $30 eligible WA concession
Time needed
Varies by shows, animal areas and visitor pace
Good without a car
Possible
Setting
Mostly outdoor or mixed; plan around heat, rain, shade and walking

Official source: Adventure World