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Perth Itineraries
Practical Perth itineraries for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 day visits, with realistic routes, weather notes and internal links to attraction pages.
- Itineraries
- Perth region
- Family
- Rainy Day
- Without A Car
Kings Park
Plan Kings Park with named garden highlights, the Federation Walkway, family play areas, free buses, accessible routes and a practical first-visit plan.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Kings Park / West Perth
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Elizabeth Quay
Explore Elizabeth Quay's public art, bridge, island playground and water park, with a one-hour walk, ferry ideas, food stops and accessible facilities.
- Planning
- Perth City
- Perth CBD
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Fremantle Prison
Compare Fremantle Prison tours, free gatehouse displays, accessibility and practical transport before planning your visit.
- Historic Sites
- Fremantle
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Plan a visit to WA Museum Boola Bardip: Otto the whale, Aboriginal stories, meteorites, family highlights, tickets, access and suggested gallery routes.
- Museums
- Perth City
- Perth Cultural Centre
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Cottesloe Beach
Plan a beach walk, swim or sunset at Cottesloe, with practical transport, facilities and access information.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Cottesloe
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Rottnest Island
Plan your Rottnest Island visit with ferry comparisons, beaches, cycling and bus routes, quokka viewing, Wadjemup history and current access information.
- Day Trips
- Rottnest Island
- Beaches & Coast
- Family
- Rainy Day
Perth Zoo
Plan a Perth Zoo visit with animal highlights, current ticket prices, keeper talks, a suggested route, ferry directions and practical family access advice.
- Wildlife
- Perth City
- South Perth
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
AQWA
Plan a visit to AQWA at Hillarys: shark tunnel, seadragons, coral displays, tickets, seasonal hours, family facilities and accessible transport advice.
- Wildlife
- Northern Perth
- Hillarys Boat Harbour
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
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.
- Museums
- Perth City
- City West Centre, West Perth
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Fremantle Markets
Explore Fremantle Markets with Hall and Yard opening hours, named traders, food stops, building history, accessibility advice and a nearby walking route.
- Markets
- Fremantle
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
1 Day Perth Itinerary
A compact 1 day Perth itinerary for central Perth, the Swan River, Kings Park and realistic museum or coast swaps.
- Itineraries
- Perth CBD and inner suburbs
- Perth City
- Family
- Rainy Day
2 Days In Perth
A practical 2 day Perth itinerary pairing central Perth, Kings Park and the river with Fremantle, markets, heritage and coast options.
- Itineraries
- Perth and Fremantle
- Perth City
- Family
- Rainy Day
3 Days In Perth
A balanced 3 day Perth itinerary for the city, Fremantle, coast and one bigger day trip such as Rottnest Island or Swan Valley.
- Itineraries
- Perth region
- Fremantle
- Family
- Rainy Day
5 Days In Perth
A 5 day Perth itinerary with time for central Perth, Fremantle, beaches, wildlife or family attractions and one full day trip.
- Itineraries
- Perth region
- Fremantle
- Family
- Rainy Day
7 Days In Perth
A slower 7 day Perth itinerary for city culture, Fremantle, beaches, wildlife, Swan Valley, Perth Hills and Rottnest Island planning.
- Itineraries
- Perth region
- Fremantle
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Perth Weather Forecast And Planning
A practical Perth weather planning page for choosing beaches, parks, Swan River walks, Rottnest ferries, indoor attractions and family outings.
- Planning
- Beaches & Coast
- Swan River
- Family
- Rainy Day
Rainy Day Perth
A weather-aware guide to indoor and covered attractions around Perth.
- Planning
- Family
- Rainy Day
- Without A Car
- Category
Art Gallery of Western Australia: Visitor Guide
Plan an AGWA visit with current gallery hours, collection highlights, family activities, accessible facilities and transport advice.
- Museums
- Perth City
- Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Gallery Central Perth: Exhibitions and Visitor Guide
A practical guide to Gallery Central, with current exhibitions, free entry, opening arrangements and directions to the correct campus building.
- Art Galleries
- Perth City
- Building 5, North Metropolitan TAFE, 12 Aberdeen Street, Perth WA 6000
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Japingka Aboriginal Art Gallery, Fremantle: a visitor guide
Plan a free exhibition visit to Japingka on High Street, with current hours, programme context, access questions and practical buying guidance.
- Art Galleries
- Fremantle
- 47 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery: visitor guide
A practical guide to Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery in Crawley, with exhibition dates, temporary closure information, access facilities and transport advice.
- Art Galleries
- UWA Crawley campus, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
PICA Perth: a visitor guide to contemporary art
Plan a PICA visit with current exhibition dates, free admission details, entrance directions during precinct works, parking and accessibility information.
- Art Galleries
- Perth City
- 51 James Street, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
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.
- Parks And Gardens
- Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah
- Bibra Lake / Cockburn area
- Family
- Theme and water park
Bathers Beach, Fremantle: swimming, access and the West End
Plan a compact beach stop beside Fremantle's West End, with current enclosure, access-equipment and public-transport checks.
- Beaches
- Fremantle
- Manjaree/Bathers Beach, Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Bells Rapids
Bells Rapids is best approached as a river walk with changing conditions, not as a guaranteed white-water spectacle. The bridge and surrounding countryside draw people during the Avon Descent and after winter rain. The river can rise quickly; the same water that makes the rapids dramatic makes the banks and rocks dangerous.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth Hills
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Bibra Lake Reserve
Bibra Lake offers two rather different outings. One is a slow walk beside a wetland where birds and changing water levels set the pace. The other is the large regional playground on Progress Drive. Plan for the one you want; its playground gate hours do not define access to every part of the surrounding reserve.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Birdwatching in Perth
You can watch wetland birds without leaving Perth for a long country drive. Herdsman Lake, Galup and Bibra Lake each offer a different walk and a chance to slow down. The best outing is often a short stretch with good views, not a race around a whole lake. Species and numbers change with the season, water level and time of day.
- Wildlife
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
- Birdwatching area guide
Caversham Wildlife Park
Plan Caversham Wildlife Park with koala and wombat experiences, current prices, a half-day schedule, train directions and family accessibility information.
- Parks And Gardens
- Swan Valley & Guildford
- Whiteman Park / Swan Valley area
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
City Beach: swimming, picnic facilities and beach access
Plan a City Beach visit around foreshore facilities, current beach conditions, patrol information and bookable accessibility equipment.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Challenger Parade, City Beach WA 6015
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
City of Perth History Centre
If you are tracing a Perth address, business, building or family, the City of Perth History Centre is a useful starting point. The City's current listing says the centre is closed to public visits. Its staff still accept enquiries by email or telephone. Do not follow an old “museum open today” listing into the library expecting to browse the centre in person.
- Museums
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Rainy Day
Clarkson Reserve, Maylands
Clarkson Reserve is on the Swan River in Maylands , not in the northern suburb of Clarkson. The name can send a map search in the wrong direction. Use 50 Clarkson Road as your destination for a relaxed river-edge stop with a playground and picnic facilities.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Cockman House in Woodvale
Cockman House is a family home completed in 1860 and now cared for by the City of Wanneroo. The visit is part house museum, part local story: three generations lived here, and the City has added games, audio and a story-trail app for visitors of different ages.
- Historic Sites
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Coogee Beach, WA: the jetty, swimming enclosure and facilities
Plan a visit to Coogee Beach and its jetty enclosure without confusing it with the separate Omeo wreck and Port Coogee maritime trail.
- Beaches
- Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah
- Powell Road, Coogee WA 6166
- Family
- Southern Perth swimming beach and jetty
Cottesloe Foreshore: a walk, a picnic and a view of the beach
Use Cottesloe Foreshore for a coastal walk, picnic or beach view while checking parking, access and the seasonal main-beach enclosure.
- Parks And Gardens
- Beaches & Coast
- Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Dyoondalup / Point Walter Reserve
Point Walter’s river edge combines shady grass, a jetty, playgrounds and the striking sandbar visible at lower water. The City of Melville also uses the name Dyoondalup . Choose a picnic or riverside walk independently of the reserve’s mountain-bike trails, and check the current viewing-platform notice before setting out for those structures.
- Parks And Gardens
- Swan River
- Check official site
- Family
- River reserve
East Perth Cemeteries at Martellup
East Perth Cemeteries is a rare surviving record of Perth's early colonial life, but it is also a burial ground. Go to read individual lives and the wider history with care. The National Trust calls this place Martellup on Whadjuk Nyoongar Country.
- Historic Sites
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Heritage attraction
FORM Gallery & Café, Claremont: visiting The Goods Shed
Plan a morning visit to FORM Gallery & Café in the former Goods Shed beside Claremont Station, with current exhibition, café and access-check details.
- Art Galleries
- 4 Shenton Road, Claremont WA 6010
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
Family Attractions In Perth
A family-focused index for Perth attractions, practical planning, weather choices and day-trip ideas.
- Family
- Category
Family beaches in Perth
A family beach is usually decided by what surrounds the sand: toilets, somewhere to change, room to take a break and a route back to the car or train. Calm-looking water can change quickly, and an enclosure is not a substitute for watching children in the water.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Family day trips from Perth
The most satisfying day trip is usually one main activity, a meal or picnic and enough time to get home before everyone runs out of energy. These options differ in distance, price and how much walking a child will actually enjoy.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- Without A Car
Floreat Beach: the playground, picnic lawns and swimming
Plan a Floreat Beach visit around its playground and picnic facilities, current ocean conditions and a masterplan that is not yet completed construction.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Floreat Beach, Town of Cambridge WA 6014
- Family
- Swimming beach and family foreshore
Food and entertainment in Perth
Start with the sort of evening you want. A market, a sit-down meal and a theatre performance need different plans, especially if you are relying on the last train or travelling with children. Perth CBD, Northbridge and Fremantle each work best as their own outing.
- Planning
- Perth City
- Fremantle
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Free family activities in Perth
Free entry can still make a good full day. The trick is to separate the place you can enter without a ticket from the optional rides, hire, parking and food around it.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- Free family activity guide
Fremantle beaches: choosing between Bathers, Leighton, Port and South Beach
Compare the different locations, facilities and access arrangements at Bathers, Leighton, Port and South Beach, with nearby Coogee kept distinct.
- Beaches
- Fremantle
- Fremantle and nearby southern coast
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Fremantle with kids
Fremantle is easiest with children when you anchor the day to one indoor stop and one outdoor stop. The waterfront, museum precinct and beach are close in a map view, but little legs and traffic crossings still shape the route.
- Family
- Fremantle
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
Harold Boas Gardens
Harold Boas Gardens is one of Perth’s quieter green spaces, with a lake, cascade and mature trees close to city streets. It is a good choice when a big riverfront lawn is more than you need. Sit by the water for a while, then explore the paths rather than rushing through for a single photograph.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Formal garden
Historic sites in and around Perth
These buildings and landscapes tell different stories: Whadjuk Country before and after colonial settlement, civic life, engineering, burial, family homes and emergency services. Their opening hours differ sharply. Several are volunteer-run, some have conservation closures or limited volunteer-supported sessions.
- Historic Sites
- Perth City
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
Indoor activities for kids in Perth
An indoor plan helps in rain, very hot weather and the hour when a long outdoor trip stops being fun. The most useful choice depends on how much time you have and whether you want free entry or a ticketed experience.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- Indoor activity guide
John Curtin Gallery: hours and exhibitions
Plan a visit to John Curtin Gallery at Curtin University in Bentley, with exhibition information, opening hours, parking and a guide to the separate city venue.
- Art Galleries
- Building 200A, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
Lake Leschenaultia
Lake Leschenaultia is a popular Hills swimming and picnic area, with sandy edges, shaded lawn and bushland beyond the beach. It can also close quickly in dangerous fire conditions. A visit works best when you check the lake notice on the day and treat the water, bike tracks and camping as separate activities with separate rules.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth Hills
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Langley Park
Langley Park is the broad strip of lawn between central Perth and the Swan River. Its appeal is simple: room to walk, sit and see the skyline from a low, open space. The size also makes it an event venue, so a quiet day on the grass and a festival day can feel like different places.
- Parks And Gardens
- Swan River
- Check official site
- Family
- River foreshore
Leighton Beach: sand, picnic lawns and accessible beach equipment
Plan a North Fremantle beach visit with picnic facilities, designated dog sections and bookable mobility equipment whose collection hours need checking.
- Beaches
- Fremantle
- Port Beach Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Mandurah with kids
Mandurah can be a relaxed waterfront outing without committing to a cruise or a long sculpture hunt. Start at the foreshore, give the playground time, then decide whether everyone wants another stop.
- Family
- Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Without A Car
Mettams Pool: snorkelling, reef conditions and beach access
Plan a reef-lagoon visit at North Beach with clear cautions about changing snorkelling conditions, outer-reef surge and the water-access route.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- West Coast Drive between Lynn and Hamersley streets, North Beach WA 6020
- Family
- Reef lagoon and snorkelling spot
Mini golf in Perth
Mini golf is a useful family outing because a round has a clear beginning and end. The differences are indoors versus outdoors, a daytime garden setting versus neon lighting, and how easily you can stop when a younger child has had enough.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- Without A Car
Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square
Wellington Square is now commonly presented with its Noongar name, Moort-ak Waadiny . The playground and broad open space make it a good city stop with children, but a family can also use the lawns without queuing for equipment. Look at which part of the park suits your group before crossing the whole square.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Mullaloo Beach: swimming, the foreshore and accessible visits
Plan a Mullaloo Beach visit around the main surf-club area, current patrol flags, nearby facilities and first-come accessibility equipment.
- Beaches
- Northern Perth
- Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo WA 6027
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Night Markets in Perth: Dates, Food and Where to Go
Choose a Perth night market with published dates, venue details, transport advice and clear seasonal updates.
- Markets
- Perth CBD, Scarborough, Kalamunda, Guildford, Burswood and Inglewood
- Perth City
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Northern Perth Attractions
Find Northern Perth attractions including Hillarys, Sorrento, AQWA, Yanchep, northern beaches and family-friendly coast stops.
- Planning
- Hillarys, Sorrento, Joondalup, Mindarie, Yanchep and northern coast/suburbs
- Beaches & Coast
- Family
- Rainy Day
Old Central Fire Station, Perth
Perth's Old Central Fire Station has a second life as the DFES Education and Heritage Centre. Come for historic fire engines and emergency-services stories, then check the centre's current session before you take a child into the city expecting it to be open.
- Historic Sites
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Outdoor activities for kids in Perth
Good outdoor days need a small choice. A playground, a short trail, or a patch of sand can carry an afternoon if there is somewhere to pause when a child is tired.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- Outdoor activity guide
Peninsula Farm and Tranby House, Maylands
Peninsula Farm at Wu-rut Woorat sits beside the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) in Maylands. The surviving house is often called Tranby House after the ship that brought its farming family to the colony. A riverside café and the heritage house occupy the same broader site, but they have separate trading hours and entry rules.
- Historic Sites
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Perth Areas
Browse Perth attractions by practical local areas, including Perth City, Fremantle, beaches, Swan River, Swan Valley, northern Perth, southern Perth, Perth Hills and Rottnest Island.
- Planning
- Perth region
- Perth City
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Perth Beaches & Coast Attractions
Plan Perth beach days with Cottesloe, Scarborough, City Beach, Hillarys, coastal walks, sunsets and family-friendly seaside stops.
- Beaches
- Perth coast from northern beaches to Fremantle and southern beaches
- Fremantle
- Family
- Regional guide
Perth City Farm Farmers Market
The Saturday market at Perth City Farm feels like a small city pause: fresh produce, a working garden and coffee in East Perth. Its seasonal hours change in December, so arrive for the correct morning rather than relying on the farm's weekday opening hours.
- Markets
- Check official site
- Perth City
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Perth City and inner-river attractions
Plan a practical Perth City and inner-river day across the CBD, Northbridge, East Perth, West Perth, Kings Park, Burswood and ferry-linked South Perth.
- Planning
- Perth CBD, Northbridge, East Perth, West Perth, Burswood and South Perth
- Perth City
- Family
- Rainy Day
Perth Cultural Centre
Perth Cultural Centre is the multi-venue arts and culture precinct between Perth Station and Northbridge, bringing together WA Museum Boola Bardip, AGWA, PICA, the State Library and performance venues.
- Planning
- Perth City
- Between Perth Station and Northbridge
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Perth Hills Parks And Nature
Choose a practical Hills outing with five named destinations, realistic pairings, current access notes and useful official sources.
- Day Trips
- Perth Hills
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Without A Car
Perth Hills with kids
The Perth Hills offer different sorts of outings, from a grassy lake picnic to a waterfall lookout. Pick one place and its conditions before you set off; a bush trail can feel much longer with a tired child.
- Family
- Perth Hills
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Without A Car
Perth With Kids
A family planning guide for choosing Perth attractions by age, weather, budget, transport and time available.
- Family
- Rainy Day
- Category
Perth family attractions map
Choose one part of the city before you choose the stops. A beach, a museum and a wildlife park can all look close on a zoomed-out map, but the journey between them can consume a child's afternoon. This guide pairs a location map with a list that works without map tiles or a mouse.
- Family
- Check official site
- Beaches & Coast
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
Perth school holiday activities
Plan Perth school holidays around current school dates, one main outing, realistic travel time and a weather backup. Check each venue and session before booking.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- School holiday planning guide
Perth's Outback Splash: a family visit
Perth's Outback Splash in Bullsbrook combines water play with other activities. It is a ticketed, seasonal park; choose the day's activities around your children's ages and the posted ride rules.
- Family
- Bullsbrook / Swan Valley side
- Swan Valley & Guildford
Perth's northern beaches: choosing a swim, reef stop or coastal walk
Compare selected coastal stops from City Beach to Burns Beach by swimming conditions, reef visits, family facilities, access and current works.
- Beaches
- Northern Perth
- Selected coast from City Beach to Burns Beach
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Queens Gardens, East Perth
Queens Gardens is an old-style city garden with waterlily ponds, lawns and trees. The Peter Pan statue gives children something to seek out, but the ponds and quieter corners are the reason to stay longer. It is a public garden, distinct from the former Queens Gardens car park discussed in separate city planning news.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Quokkas on Rottnest Island
Quokkas live wild on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, and watching one forage can be the quiet highlight of a visit. They are not pets or performers. You may see them around the main settlement, or further along an island walk or ride. Give yourself time for the whole island rather than trying to arrange a close-up “quokka selfie.”
- Wildlife
- Rottnest Island
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Rainy-day Perth with kids
A rainy day does not need a complicated timetable. Choose an indoor anchor, allow enough time to reach it without a rushed parking or station change, and keep one small backup in mind if tickets sell out.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
- Rainy day activity guide
Rockingham dolphins
Rockingham’s sheltered bays and islands give visitors a chance to see wild dolphins south of Perth. You can watch from shore, take a wildlife cruise or book a licensed in-water trip. Those are different experiences with different rules. No guide or boat can promise a dolphin will appear at a set time.
- Wildlife
- Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Royal Perth Hospital Museum
Royal Perth Hospital Museum is in the hospital's older Murray Street precinct, not in a general admissions foyer. Its objects follow care, illness, medical research and the people who worked there. The museum is free and has a short midweek opening; a hospital's general visitor hours are not the museum's hours.
- Museums
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Samson House in Fremantle
Samson House at Walyalup is an 1888 Fremantle home associated with Michael Samson and later his children Fred and Rita. Its interiors and collections make it more than a view of an old facade. As checked 25 September 2026, the National Trust says the house is closed to the public until further notice for urgent conservation work.
- Historic Sites
- Fremantle
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Scarborough Beach
Plan a Scarborough Beach visit with swimming and surf advice, free Surf CAT transport, beach wheelchairs, facilities and a relaxed coastal outing.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Scarborough Beachfront
Plan a Scarborough beachfront day around the ocean, heated pool, Whale Playground, free Surf CAT and access equipment.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Serpentine National Park
Serpentine Falls is a popular day trip, especially when winter rain gives the cascade some force. The national park is also a place for short walks and longer trails. Its falls area can fill before midday, so a relaxed late start may end at a closed entrance even while the park’s published hours still appear on a search result.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth Hills
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park covers coastal water and islands off Rockingham. You can enjoy the view from shore, book a wildlife cruise or, when access is permitted, take a ferry to Penguin Island. These choices have different costs and conditions. The park is home to sensitive habitat as well as popular water activities, so decide where you are going before launching a boat or entering the water.
- Parks And Gardens
- Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Snorkelling in Perth
Perth has rewarding snorkelling close to shore, but the right spot depends on the day. A sheltered reef pool, an underwater shipwreck and an island trail are three different swims. Check the wind, swell and your own comfort in open water before choosing one. No list of “best spots” can tell you what the sea will look like when you arrive.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Family
- Without A Car
- Category
Sorrento Quay
Plan waterfront food, shopping and an inner-beach stop at Hillarys, with current timed-parking and harbour-works information.
- Beaches
- Northern Perth
- Hillarys Boat Harbour, Southside Drive, Hillarys WA 6025
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
South Beach Fremantle
Plan a South Beach picnic and swim with completed changing facilities, access equipment, seasonal matting and transport checks.
- Beaches
- Fremantle
- South Beach Promenade, South Fremantle WA 6162
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
South Cottesloe Beach
Choose the right South Cottesloe entrance with clear Dutch Inn facilities, toilet, dog-boundary, reef and access notes.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Dutch Inn, Marine Parade opposite Beach Street, Cottesloe WA 6011
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
South Perth Foreshore
The South Perth Foreshore is a chain of reserves, not a single lawn with one address. Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth Esplanade, Mill Point and Clydesdale each give a slightly different angle across the Swan River. Decide whether you want the ferry, a playground, a picnic or a longer waterside walk before choosing where to start.
- Parks And Gardens
- Swan River
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah Attractions
Explore Southern Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah attractions including Penguin Island, Shoalwater, Adventure World, southern beaches and family day-trip ideas.
- Planning
- Southern suburbs, Rockingham, Shoalwater, Penguin Island area, Mandurah and Peel
- Beaches & Coast
- Family
- Without A Car
Southern beaches in Perth
Compare selected coastal stops from South Fremantle to Rockingham for swimming, picnics, walks and accessible facilities.
- Beaches
- Southern Perth, Rockingham & Mandurah
- South Fremantle, Coogee, Woodman Point and Rockingham
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum follows the suburb through the things residents used, kept and donated. It is a small, free local collection beside Subiaco Library. Weekday appointments and public opening hours differ, which matters if you are planning a Monday research stop.
- Museums
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Surf beaches near Perth
Perth’s west-facing coast has beach breaks within reach of the city, and the waves can change quickly with swell, wind and tide. Trigg, Scarborough and Secret Harbour are useful places to compare, but none has one permanent skill rating. A beach that suits a lesson on a small day can be a poor choice for the same person when rips are running.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Family
- Without A Car
- Category
Swan River Attractions
Find Swan River attractions including Elizabeth Quay, South Perth Foreshore, river walks, ferry links, parks and picnic places.
- Planning
- Swan River, central foreshore and riverside suburbs
- Perth City
- Family
- Rainy Day
Swan Valley
Plan a Swan Valley day trip with wineries, food stops, Guildford walks, family options and realistic half-day and full-day routes from Perth.
- Day Trips
- Swan Valley & Guildford
- Swan Valley
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Swan Valley & Guildford Attractions
Explore Swan Valley and Guildford attractions including food, heritage, wildlife parks, Whiteman Park and easy Perth day trip ideas.
- Planning
- Swan Valley, Guildford, Caversham and Whiteman Park
- Swan Valley & Guildford
- Family
- Rainy Day
Swan Valley with kids
The Swan Valley has room for a family day that is not built around wine. Use a park or one bookable experience as the anchor, then leave time for a picnic and the drive home.
- Family
- Swan Valley & Guildford
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Without A Car
Swanbourne Beach
Plan the correct Swanbourne entrance with facilities, seasonal patrol, dog-area and northern clothing-optional guidance.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- Marine Parade, Swanbourne WA 6010
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
The Pinnacles with kids
The Pinnacles Desert is a striking family day, but the open landscape changes how you plan. It is in Nambung National Park, well beyond a quick Perth playground outing. Allow for driving, toilets, heat and a child's patience with exposed walking.
- Family
- Check official site
- Free / Low Cost
- Long-drive family day trip guide
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.
- Parks And Gardens
- Check official site
- Family
- Theme park guide
Trigg Beach
Plan a Trigg visit for surf watching, ocean swimming and Clarko Reserve, with clear reef, patrol and transport checks.
- Beaches
- Beaches & Coast
- West Coast Drive, Trigg WA 6029
- Family
- Surf beach and foreshore reserve
WA Maritime Museum
Explore Fremantle's WA Maritime Museum, from Australia II and pearling luggers to HMAS Ovens. Plan tickets, gallery highlights, access and a visit route.
- Museums
- Fremantle
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
WA Shipwrecks Museum
WA Shipwrecks Museum is a Fremantle maritime archaeology museum in the historic Commissariat buildings, focused on Western Australia's shipwrecks, coastal encounters, trade and conservation work.
- Museums
- Fremantle
- Cliff Street, Fremantle / Walyalup
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Walking Routes In Perth
A walking routes guide for parks, foreshore walks, lake reserves and national park walking areas.
- Parks And Gardens
- Swan River
- Family
- Category
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre: exhibitions, café and access
Plan a Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre visit around its free exhibitions, café and shop hours, separate events and important upper-level access limits.
- Art Galleries
- Fremantle
- 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle WA 6160
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens is an attraction with mini golf, not a council reserve where every feature is free. The gardens provide the setting for daytime mini golf and some evening Glow Golf sessions. Pick the activity and session first, especially if you are arranging a family outing with different ages.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Wanneroo Regional Museum
Wanneroo Regional Museum tells the area's changing story from its base inside the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre. It is a different visit from Cockman House or Buckingham House, two heritage homes also associated with the City. The museum has weekday and Saturday hours but no ordinary Sunday opening.
- Museums
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Rainy Day
Water parks near Perth
“Water park” covers two different outings here: a larger seasonal venue with slides and pools, or a timed inflatable obstacle session on a lake. Check the child's age, swimming confidence and the calendar before choosing.
- Parks And Gardens
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Water park guide
Watermans Bay
Plan a smaller coastal stop with beach, playground, toilets and barbecues, plus current swimming and nearby walk checks.
- Beaches
- Northern Perth
- West Coast Drive between Margaret Street and Beach Road, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Whale watching in Perth: seasons, cruises and shore lookouts
Compare Perth whale-watching seasons, cruise departure points, current published fares and Rottnest shore lookouts.
- Wildlife
- Perth coast, Fremantle, Hillarys and Wadjemup / Rottnest Island
- Fremantle
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Whiteman Park
Whiteman Park can fill most of a day: bushland, picnic areas, playgrounds and transport heritage are spread over a large site. Park entry is free , while museums, rides or booked activities may have separate prices and hours. Decide on a few stops instead of arriving at the main gate and expecting everything to be within one short walk.
- Parks And Gardens
- Swan Valley & Guildford
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
Wildlife Attractions In Perth
A wildlife guide for zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, island wildlife, birdwatching and marine wildlife.
- Wildlife
- Family
- Rainy Day
- Category
Wildlife with kids in Perth
A good animal day with children is one that suits their attention span, the weather and the journey home. Perth has free wetland walks, paid wildlife attractions and island trips. Choose one main activity and allow space for a snack or a change of plan. Wild animals may be out of sight; a booked zoo visit and a wetland birdwatch offer different kinds of certainty.
- Wildlife
- Check official site
- Family
- Free / Low Cost
- Without A Car
Woodbridge House at Mandoon
Woodbridge at Mandoon is a two-storey riverside house in Woodbridge, near Guildford. It tells the Harper family's story alongside earlier Whadjuk Nyoongar connection to Mandoon and the later uses that almost cost the building its future.
- Historic Sites
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Historic house
Yagan Square
Yagan Square is a public meeting place between Perth CBD and Northbridge, useful for a short family stop with public art, an adventure playground, a confirmed event or a meal rather than a full-day children's attraction.
- Family
- Between Perth CBD and Northbridge
- Perth City
- Free / Low Cost
- Rainy Day
Yanchep National Park
Choose a koala visit, Crystal Cave tour and named walk, with prices, picnic information and practical access advice.
- Parks And Gardens
- Northern Perth
- Check official site
- Family
- Rainy Day
Yokine Reserve
Yokine Reserve is part of a busy regional open space used for sport, walking and play. It is not a single little playground. If you are meeting friends, agree on a landmark or side of the reserve first; the City lists several play areas and bookable sports space.
- Parks And Gardens
- Perth City
- Check official site
- Family
- Without A Car
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