Adventure World in Bibra Lake is one of Perth’s big-ticket family days out, with a genuine mix of gentle kiddie attractions, splashy water play and full‑blown thrill rides. The park operates seasonally through the warmer months and is designed so that everyone from toddlers to adrenaline‑seeking teens can find rides that suit their height and confidence level. With landscaped gardens, a huge central lagoon, plenty of shade and lots of practical touches like lockers and cashless payment options, it’s very doable as a full day out for families.
Getting Started: Aqua Cash, Lockers and Planning
A good first stop once you’re through the gates is the main gift shop, where you can load up the kids’ wristbands with “Aqua Cash”. This works like a prepaid card within the park – you tap the band at food outlets and shops instead of digging out your wallet every time. Any unused credit can be refunded as you leave, which is handy if you’ve got older kids roaming a little more independently.
Lockers in various sizes are available for day hire, ideal for stashing towels, a change of clothes and valuables so you can move freely between the dry rides and water attractions. Before your visit, it’s worth jumping onto the Adventure World website to check the “Which Rides Suit You?” and “Under 110cm Guide” pages so you know in advance which rides each child can enjoy.
Dragon’s Kingdom: Perfect for Under 5s
For families with toddlers and preschoolers, Dragon’s Kingdom is usually the base camp for the day. This bright, fairy‑tale themed area has been designed with under 5s in mind, with grass, shade and pram‑friendly paths making it easy to linger. Inside Dragon’s Kingdom you’ll find a cluster of junior rides that give little ones a “real theme park” experience without the scares.
Kingdom Falls
Kingdom Falls, a mini water Playground inspired by the park’s iconic Kahuna Falls, is the standout on a hot day. Shallow lagoon‑style pools at around 30cm deep, small slides and gentle sprays let toddlers splash safely while more confident preschoolers tear around the climbing structure and line up under the tipping bucket. Aqua nappies are required for babies and toddlers, so it’s worth packing a few spares.
Dragon’s Kingdom Rides
The dry rides in Dragon’s Kingdom are a lovely mix of calm and giggly. Little Leaper is often a child’s first taste of a drop ride, gently bouncing them up and down a mini tower that feels thrilling but not overwhelming.
Yarli’s Barrel Spin lets families sit together in colourful barrels, turning a central wheel to spin as fast or as slowly as you like.
The Barnacle is a child‑friendly pirate‑ship swing that rocks without going too extreme, while Dragon Express offers a first roller‑coaster experience, zipping riders around a small track in a friendly purple dragon.
Dragon Flyer adds a bit of control to the fun, as kids use a joystick to make their dragon soar higher or skim close to the ground.
For a slower change of pace, Yarli’s Safari is a sweet jeep ride through an oversized fantasy garden – perfect for nervous riders or a breather between more active attractions.
Water Slides and Splash Zones for Tweens and Teens
Once kids hit tween and early teen years, Adventure World really opens up. The water slides alone can keep them busy for hours, and many are close together so you can camp nearby while they lap the rides.
Kahuna Falls and Surrounds
Kahuna Falls is like a mini water park inside the park, with multiple slides of different lengths, water cannons, sprays and the famous giant tipping bucket that drenches everyone waiting below. It’s almost impossible to walk out of Kahuna Falls without being soaked from head to toe, which is exactly the appeal for most tweens. Umbrellas and lounge chairs around the edge make it a comfortable base to set up for a chunk of the day.
Classic and Tube Slides
Nearby, the original Water Mountain mat slides in the centre of the park are perfect for racing friends – though if you lose your mat halfway down, it’s definitely a slower trip to the bottom. Rocky Mountain Rapids offers a single‑tube ride that’s twisty without being too wild, and you can ride tandem. Tunnel of Terror is mostly enclosed and dark, adding a fun dose of suspense as you plunge through the tube.
Souvenir photos are available on selected slides like Tunnel of Terror – you simply find your image at the photo point, tap your Aqua Cash wristband and collect the print near the lockers and first aid centre.
Tidal Wave, Wahoo Speed Slides and Sea Serpents
Around the Lagoon, older kids and confident swimmers gravitate to Tidal Wave and the Wahoo Speed Slides. Tidal Wave is great for repeat runs as tweens challenge each other to faster times, while the Wahoo Speed Slides deliver a high‑speed rush as riders skim across the water.
Sea Serpents is a twisting, turn‑filled tube slide best tackled with a friend in a double tube, building up anticipation as you wind your way down to the splash pool at the bottom.
Kraken: The Big Funnel Slide
At the top of the water‑slide food chain is Kraken, Adventure World’s huge funnel slide. Riding in a four‑person raft, families hurtle through dark sections and drops before swooping into the giant open funnel that flings you up the walls before spitting you out into the run‑out pool. It’s a real highlight for thrill‑seeking tweens and teens, and another ride where souvenir photos add to the fun.
The Lagoon and Relaxed Water Play
The Lagoon sits at the heart of Adventure World and is the size of 1.5 Olympic pools. It’s always refreshing, and swimming under the waterfalls is lots of fun. The shallow end is to the right near the grass area, and it gets deeper as you move left towards the Skylift. It’s a perfect spot for families to cool off between rides, with plenty of lounges and shaded areas where parents can relax while keeping an eye on swimmers.
Nearby you’ll also find smaller themed features like Skull Rock and the Koi Pond, which add a bit of atmosphere and interest for kids exploring between rides.
Big Thrills and Dry Rides for Older Kids
When it’s time to swap bathers for shorts and T‑shirts, there’s a big line‑up of dry rides that tweens and teens will love, from racing cars to giant swinging and spinning monsters.
Grand Prix Race Track
The Grand Prix Race Track is one of Adventure World’s classic attractions, with go‑karts zipping around a replica race circuit complete with pit lane and grandstand. Drivers must be at least 147cm tall and passengers need to be 102cm or above. Enclosed shoes are required, but there are spare shoes to borrow if you forget. The track has been at Adventure World since 1982 and remains hugely popular with families.
Goliath
Goliath is an enormous pendulum ride that swings higher and higher while spinning at the same time, giving riders big moments of weightlessness and spectacular views over the park. It’s one of Adventure World’s signature modern thrill rides and a must for adrenaline fans.
Black Widow
Black Widow spins and flips riders in multiple directions and is best suited to those with strong stomachs. You’ll tumble around and around as the carriages rotate at the same time – definitely not for the faint‑hearted.
Abyss
Abyss is a modern roller coaster with a dramatic initial drop (remember to smile for the camera!), twists, turns and sudden bursts of speed. Just as you recover from the steep drop at the start, you’re whisked to the top of the first climb before speeding through the rest of the track. It’s one of the park’s major drawcards for teens and coaster lovers.
Inferno
Inferno, the free‑fall tower visible from North Lake Road, hauls you up for sweeping views of the coast and hills before dropping you back down so fast your tummy feels like it’s still up in the sky. The views are amazing right before you’re rocketed downwards at breathtaking speed.
Bounty’s Revenge II
Bounty’s Revenge II is Adventure World’s new pirate‑themed swinging ship for thrill‑seekers. The huge ship swings higher and higher, giving riders that classic stomach‑flip sensation at each peak.
Family Splash Fun: Buccaneer Battle and More
For families who like to stay mostly dry but still get in on some playful water action, Buccaneer Battle is a fun option. Here you board pirate‑themed boats equipped with water cannons and squirt other riders – and sometimes the spectators – as you cruise around the course. It’s a great one for mixed‑age groups, with more control over how wet you actually get.
Food, Snacks and Breaks
To keep everyone going, Adventure World has a good spread of food outlets offering theme‑park favourites and some fresher options. Expect burgers, hot chips, pizza and ice creams alongside salads, wraps and sushi, with shaded seating dotted around so you can regroup and refuel without having to leave your chosen “home base” area for too long.
There’s even a café within Dragon’s Kingdom serving kid‑friendly meals and snacks, making it easy for families with little ones to grab lunch without venturing far. You are allowed to bring certain snacks and water, but it’s worth checking the current conditions of entry on the official website if you’re planning a full picnic. With younger kids, many families like to set up near Dragon’s Kingdom or close to the Lagoon, using umbrellas, lounges or shaded grass patches as a central meeting point.
Planning Your Visit
The park has an online “Which Rides Suit You?” section and an “Under 110cm Guide” on the Adventure World website, which are very handy for planning exactly what your children can ride based on their height. You’ll also find information on accessibility, rider weight FAQs, transport and parking, and a downloadable park map.
Because the park operates seasonally and opening times can change during the season, it’s important to check the latest calendar, any special events or AW Nights sessions, and current ticket prices, cabana hire and Fast Pass options before you go. Children under 4 enter free, which makes it particularly good value for families with toddlers and preschoolers.
With its combination of gentle toddler rides, immersive splash zones, big water slides and serious thrill rides, Adventure World genuinely offers something for every age and bravery level. Younger kids will be content pottering around Dragon’s Kingdom and the shallower pool areas, while tweens and teens can cycle between the Lagoon, waterslides and high‑octane rides all day. Add in plenty of food options, plenty of shade, lockers, Aqua Cash wristbands and a clear ride‑height system, and you’ve got a theme park that works well whether you’re wrangling a pram and a preschooler or dropping a group of confident tweens for a big day of independence and fun.
Adventure World
Address: 351 Progress Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163
Opening hours: Open seasonally (approximately September to April); check current dates and daily opening times at https://adventureworld.net.au/park-info/opening-hours/
Website: https://adventureworld.net.au
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