Since its 2021 $800 million redevelopment (yes, it’s already been that long!) Karrinyup Shopping Centre has become Perth’s biggest shopping mall and entertainment complex. Shopping centres are no longer simply destinations to buy groceries and a pair of new shoes. Now, they offer SO many entertainment and quality dining options too. Here’s our BIG guide to Karrinyup Shopping Centre with kids in tow.
Shopping at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
You’ll find most of the major department stores at Karrinyup – Myer, David Jones and Big W – as well as Coles, Woolworths and Aldi. There’s even WA’s first dedicated Lego shop! The store was custom created for WA and features a 75,667 piece iconic quokka selfie masterpiece that took more than 450 hours to build – wow! See more in the Buggybuddys review.
The centre’s six parents’ rooms offer a range of amenities including baby change tables, soft play area, privacy rooms, toilets and microwave ovens for easy bottle warming. We love the murals painted by local artist Anya Brock too.
Entertainment at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
The entertainment options are impressive. Roll up, Roll up to Archie Brothers – home a huge arcade with bumper cars, and the quirky Holey Moley mini golf. Strike is also found in this venue, which includes both bowling and fun escape rooms. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Hijinx Hotel isn’t your typical escape room experience. The collection of cleverly designed challenge rooms, each offer a unique game or puzzle to solve. From testing your reaction time with light-up buttons to showing off your coordination or memory skills, there’s something for everyone. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Playdates Kids Cafe is Perth’s first premium kids’ cafe to combine an indoor play center for little ones with a one-of-a-kind cafe for grown-ups. Filled with unique areas to explore, Playdate’s high-end facilities aim to fuel imagination and promote creativity. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Grab the popcorn! A Hoyts Cinema is showing all the latest movies, including in their state-of-the-art cinemas. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
West Deck Rooftop Dining Precinct
The stylish West Deck Rooftop Dining Precinct offers up loads of tempting eating options, set amongst lush landscaping. Here are just some of the eateries you’ll find:
Choo-choo – Jump on the sushi train! Super Tetsudo is popular for Japanese meals made fresh to order at the click of the button on a tablet. Here, a super-fast express “bullet” train brings authentic Japanese cuisine direct to your table. The kids love it! See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Grill’d is popular for their fresh and tasty burgers – it’s an easy bite to eat, before heading to the cinema. Fragrant Thai dishes are found at Spice Market. Love Italian? Book a table at Criniti’s. The pub style Good Company, has lots of crowd-pleasing favourites on their menu.
Little Lakia café serves breakfast, lunch and great coffee, and is opposite a playground. The multi-story Cubby Playground allows for a whole heap of fun with slides, ladders, ropes, fireman’s poles, swings, music play, a rock-climbing wall and water play. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
And finish on a sweet note at popular spots San Churro or Yo Chi.
Casual Dining at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
If you’re after a cheaper food-court style take away, this can be found at the east side’s café terrace. There is also a soft fall playground for little ones here and an outdoor area with city views.
Room Hire at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
Did you know anyone can book the City View Room for an event? With sweeping views of Perth City and Lake Gwelup, the View Room is a great spot for a baby shower or other get together – you can even order catering from the nearby food retailers – easy!
Parking at Karrinyup Shopping Centre
There’s plenty of parking at Karriynup, both covered and outside, as well as many ACROD spots at each entrance. The car parks are often busy, but the red light / green light system helps you to find those elusive empty bays. Valet parking is available for a fee (I did this in December, and it made life easier!). There’s even Tesla charging bays.
Find Karrinyup Shopping Centre at 200 Karrinyup Rd, Karrinyup.
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