things to do with kids in Perth
Perth's sunny climate and stunning coastline make it perfect for outdoor family fun. Kings Park, island day trips, and some of Australia's best beaches are all within easy reach.
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nature & animals
Perth Zoo
$$compact, walkable zoo with Australian and African exhibits, a nature playground, and daily keeper presentations.
Rottnest Island
$$catch the ferry for a day trip — hire bikes, find quokkas, swim in The Basin, and explore sheltered bays.
Caversham Wildlife Park
$$hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, pat a wombat, and see a farm show with shearing demos.
outdoor
Kings Park & Botanic Garden
free400 hectares of parkland with nature playgrounds, treetop walkways, and panoramic views of the city and river.
Elizabeth Quay
freewaterfront precinct with a BHP Water Park (free splash pad), playgrounds, and ferry departures to South Perth.
Fremantle Markets & Fishing Boat Harbour
freebrowse the weekend markets, grab fish and chips at the harbour, and explore the maritime museum.
indoor
AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia)
$$$walk through the longest underwater tunnel in Australia, touch sea stars, and see sharks, rays, and turtles.
museum & learning
Scitech
$$interactive science centre with a planetarium, hands-on exhibits, and live science shows that kids love.
attraction
Adventure World
$$$Perth's theme park with waterslides, rollercoasters, and a Nickelodeon-themed kids area.
water & beach
Cottesloe Beach
freeone of Perth's safest swimming beaches with calm water, grassy picnic areas, and cafes right on the foreshore.
free things to do in Perth
- •Kings Park & Botanic Garden — West Perth
- •Elizabeth Quay — Perth CBD
- •Cottesloe Beach — Cottesloe
- •Fremantle Markets & Fishing Boat Harbour — Fremantle
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