Kalamunda Water Park has been a Perth Hills summer destination for decades. Open seasonally for the warmer months, it opens for the summer season on 1st December and typically operates through to late March, with refurbished tube water slides and plenty of shaded space to cool off.
The water park’s pools are crystal clear and wonderfully cool – perfect for a stinking hot Perth day when that warm easterly is blowing through the gum trees and the Freo Doctor is nowhere to be seen!
There are several pool areas to choose from, including:
- A toddler splash pad and toddlers’ pool, ideal for little ones to safely splash about.
- A shallow shaded children’s pool, perfect for under‑5s gaining water confidence.
- A slightly deeper wading pool (where I learnt to swim back in the 80s!).
- The large 50m Olympic‑sized main pool, with lanes for walking and lap swimming, plus space for free play.
Kalamunda Water Park’s partly shaded toddler area is designed for children under 5 years old, with shallow water and nearby seating so carers can keep a close eye on their kids.
The big 50m Olympic pool – a whopping 3.36m at its deepest point – caters for both serious swimmers and those just wanting to float around. There are inflatable rings to laze or play on, and on weekends the large inflatables usually come out for extra fun.
Of course, the biggest drawcard for many kids is the two big tube water slides. Children must be 5 years and over to ride the slides. One slide is faster and twistier, while the other is a longer, more gentle zig‑zag – expect a longer queue for the speedy one!
You ride the slides solo on a small mat, and the ramp where everyone queues is shaded. My kids happily spent a couple of hours racing each other down the corkscrew and zig‑zag slides dozens of times.
No day at the pool is complete without a snack, and Kalamunda Kiosk has you covered with a poolside menu including hot chips, ice creams, pies, cold drinks, coffee and toasted sandwiches.
You just can’t go for a swim and not get hot chips, am I right?!
The change rooms, showers and toilets are large and clean. There are also BBQs, picnic tables and plenty of shaded lawn areas to throw down a picnic rug and make a day of it with family and friends. The park also hosts birthday parties and school excursions, making it a popular choice with local families and schools.
As of the current season, casual entry starts from around $8 for adults, $7 for children, with a family swim pass from $24.50 and a family slide & swim pass from $72 (prices correct at time of writing – please check the official website for the latest pricing and any special offers).
We had a fun few hours at Kalamunda Water Park. With its upgraded slides, multiple pools for all ages, shaded lawns and kiosk, it’s a great‑value summer day out in the Perth Hills.
Find Kalamunda Water Park at:
38 Collins Road, Kalamunda
Opening hours (summer season):
- General entry:
Monday to Sunday – 9:00am to 6:00pm - Waterslides:
Saturday & Sunday – 10:00am to 5:00pm
(extended to approximately 7:00pm on weekends in January – check the website for exact times) - Early‑morning lap swimming (seasonal):
Selected weekdays – generally 6:00am to 9:00am from December to February
For the most up‑to‑date information on season dates, opening hours, pricing and slide operating times, see the official website:
Kalamunda Water Park – Official Site
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