All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with a full day of fun outdoor activities at Perth’s Outback Splash. Visitors can enjoy unlimited play, all day, for just $10 per admission. The water is off for the winter season, but the fun is still on! Located in Bullsbrook, on the doorstep of the Swan Valley, Perth’s iconic family fun park has something for all ages. The winter attractions include: five challenging mazes, a small nature playground, 9 holes of mini golf, outdoor games and friendly Australian native animals. The outdoor mazes range in difficulty levels, providing entertainment for all ages. Read more…

If you have not taken the kids out for a trip to the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens for a while, it is an awesome spot to visit these school holidays. 36-holes of Mini Golf is great fun for all ages, and the gardens themselves are just stunning. For ticketing info or to buy online click the link: https://bit.ly/2wxJAoK Located just 30 minutes North of the Perth CBD is the magical Wanneroo Botanic Gardens. A kaleidoscope of colours, sights and sounds that will overwhelm your senses. Walk amongst the dappled shade of the trees, explore the many flower displays, rockeries and waterfalls. Read more…

Strength Heroes uses art and play workshops to teach kids aged 6 – 12 skills for life.  All of their kids art classes are engaging and develop creativity, growth mindset and self-esteem. Kids are taught tips and tricks to build their resilience through art and play projects. Tips to unleash their strengths to tackle problems and mistakes or bounce forward when things go wrong.   Fun for All Kids Most importantly the school holiday art classes are fun for kids.  No art experience is needed. Kids of all abilities and interests are welcome.  Kids are given techniques and guidance to Read more…

BOUNCE has a 2 Hour Superpass which is a value-packed ticket to enjoy twice the time and have twice the fun while progressing your skills. Or assemble your family or group of friends for a BOUNCE Awesome 4Some session! Whether you’re trying to master your first backflip into the Big Bag or learning how to run The Wall, it’s the ultimate environment to master your moves and unleash your free spirit! With a range of tickets and offers to suit walking age pre-schoolers through to students, adults and families, there’s something for everyone at BOUNCE. Join the movement these school Read more…

Winter School Holiday Day Camp Have you got your kids school holidays sorted or need them out of the house? Winter is here at Swan Valley Adventure Centre with a surprise along with the return of our Winter Holiday Day Camps! With activities in the great outdoors such as the blackout zone, flying fox, commando course, archery and special backwoods cooking experience during our bush craft activity, your kids will leave the computer screens and thrive for memorable adventure! With less than 3 weeks to go, your kids will not want to miss out on the fun these school holidays! Read more…

Breathe in the fresh smell of fresh pine and jarrah trees as you swing, leap and wobble high above Nanga Mill Campground at Treetops Adventure Dwellingup. Located only 45 minutes from Mandurah and inside Lane Poole Reserve, climbers from 3-75yrs+ can experience a high flying adventure like no other! A 2.5-hour session through aerial challenges (including gearing up) will leave your heart pumping and face smiling! There are 80+ challenges spread across the two Junior courses, eight Tree Ropes Courses and one exclusive Zipline course! Bookings are essential. Supervision ratios apply. Visit treetopsadventure.com.au 2 Locations in Western Australia! Dwellingup 90min south Read more…

Holiday Inn Perth City Centre reopens 22nd August 2022! Located right on the doorstep of some of Perth’s best attractions and its fantastic family focus, it’s easy to see why Holiday Inn Perth City Centre is the go-to accommodation choice for guests staying with children. From the warm welcome on arrival and the comfortable and kid-friendly guest rooms, the recently refurbished rooms are inviting and easy to settle into. One special feature of Holiday Inn Perth City Centre is its VIK (Very Important Kid) program. This program is jam-packed full of fun so kids and their families can experience the Read more…

Swim, train and play at HBF Arena A 50m pool, leisure pool, a modern gym with a dedicated group fitness studio, kids swimming lessons and junior sporting clinics, social sporting competitions, crèche and café are all located inside HBF Arena. HBF Arena is the perfect location offering a diverse range of aquatic facilities, suited for both lap and family swimming. Our facilities feature the following: Lap pool: Indoor 10 lane, 50m pool with a variable depth facility heated to a comfortable 27ºC year-round. Family Pool: Indoor 3 lane, 25m teaching pool, heated to 29.9º Toddlers splash pool Lazy river and Read more…

School Holidays Our popular two-day programs are designed to challenge children of all climbing abilities from ages 8-14. Our experienced coaches will take your child through activities that focus on fun, cooperation, building confidence and learning basic to intermediate climbing skills. With sport-climbing now an Olympic sport, this is an ideal opportunity to start your child’s journey as a future Olympian!  We’ll provide all the gear they need; you just bring your own (nut-free) lunch & a water bottle!  See https://rockface.com.au/shp for available dates and booking link. E-Mail rockface@rockface.com.au if any issue   Why not bring your child/children into Rockface for a casual climb Read more…

The Village East Playground at Whiteman Park has undergone a complete reconstruction with all new play equipment and shade sails. The new equipment is easy for toddlers to navigate and adventurous enough to keep older kids entertained! The colourful new playground is located within The Village at Whiteman Park, across from the Village Cafe and next to the Mini Water Playground (open seasonally). There are toilets, seating & BBQs nearby, and it is in a great spot for tram spotting! Other attractions nearby include the Motor Museum, Children’s Forest and Revolutions Transport Museum… just to name a few! The play Read more…

Whiteman Park is full of fun and interesting things to do with the kids, every day of the year, and winter/makuru school holidays are no different! Just because it’s wet and wild, doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy a trip to Whiteman Park in July – in fact, the rains bring a whole new dimension to many of the Park’s attractions. Try to get a selfie with some native wildlife at Caversham Wildlife Park, explore the Children’s Forest with activity sheets in hand, hop aboard the vintage trains and trams or explore the museums. There are so many opportunities Read more…

IT’S PRETTY SIMPLE, REALLY. WE’RE A BREWERY IN THE SWAN VALLEY. WE SERVE BEER THAT WE BREW, LOCAL WINE FROM OUR MATES, AND FOOD THAT’S ALWAYS TASTY. WE’VE GOT A BIG PLAYGROUND FOR THE KIDS AND PEACE-OF-MIND FOR THE PARENTS. ALL THE GOOD STUFF – AND JUST 30 MINUTES FROM THE CITY. The venue is always bursting with life, from backyard cricket, live music, face painting and more there is always something going on at Bailey Brewing Co that the kids are going to love. Kids eat free from 5pm on Sundays with every main meal or pizza purchased!  Check Read more…

Captain Cook Cruises is Perth’s premier cruise company providing picturesque cruises to visitors of Perth from the magnificent vantage point of the Swan River. With its base of operations in the Elizabeth Quay precinct on Barrack Street Jetty, they are easily accessed with a short stroll from the CBD. Guests can select from a range of tours taking in beautiful scenic views and providing easy access to Perth City, Fremantle and the Swan Valley. Cruising to and from Fremantle, take in the wonderful sights that can only be viewed from the Swan River as you cruise the calm waters. Relax Read more…

Christmas in July for the July School Holidays! To celebrate the completion of Toodyay Fairytale Farms Santa’s Workshop they are creating a Christmas in July winter wonderland complete with fake snow and Christmas Fairy visits every day of the July school holidays.  You will also find a magical world full of your favourite fairytale and nursery rhyme characters set amongst the enchanted gardens. Pat and feed the friendly farm animals, including a real life Baa Baa Black Sheep!  Toodyay Fairytale Farm is enjoyed by the young and the young at heart. With a vintage toy museum, farming memorabilia and outdoor activities it is sure Read more…

With 83 stunning bays and beaches, Rottnest Island is Western Australia’s favourite island paradise, located just off the Perth coast. Get the family together and choose one of the many exciting and engaging touring options or hire a bike and cycle around the island at your own pace. Swim and snorkel in one of the picturesque Mediterranean style beaches (classed as some of the world’s best) and don’t forget to get a selfie with the ‘world’s happiest animal’ – the quokka. Departing daily from Fremantle, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides a competitively priced ferry service to this unique destination. With hospitality Read more…

With both indoor and outdoor 50 metre swimming pools to choose from, HBF Stadium in Mt Claremont, is a great venue for learning to swim, casual lap swimming, child and adult swimming lessons, competition training and events. HBF Stadium also caters for aquatic sports, with purpose built diving and water polo pools. Private parent change room Crèche, open 6 day   Swimming Lessons Swimming Lessons: From toddlers to teenagers and beyond, our safe, fun and supportive environment is perfect for swimmers of all stages. With a focus on flexibility, our low class ratios ensure maximum learning.   www.hbfstadium.com.au Read more…

The international Smash Hit Seussical the Musical is coming to Perth.  Dr. Seuss’s trademark sense of fun and wonder come through loud and clear, A big splashy Seuss musical that is just perfect for the whole family.  The mischievous Cat in the Hat joins a cast of everyone’s favourite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, General Schmitz, JoJo, Yertle the Turtle, Sour Kangaroo and many more in the whimsical Seussical a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. From the producers of The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, shows are set Read more…

Just a mere 45-minute journey north from Perth, you’ll find Treetops Adventure Yanchep, nestled within the bushlands of the beautiful Yanchep National Park. Spot the Western Grey Kangaroo as you glide high above the bush on one of the 16 ziplines, or wave at the Tawny Frogmouths as you wobble your way across 70+ challenging aerial obstacles. A 2.5-hour session through aerial challenges (including gearing up) will leave your heart pumping and face smiling! Bookings are essential. Supervision ratios apply. Visit treetopsadventure.com.au 2 Locations in Western Australia! Dwellingup 90min south of Perth, or Yanchep, 45min north of Perth. Both parks open Read more…

Whiteman Parks’ newest playground is now open! Pia’s Place has been designed to allow ALL children the opportunity to play and explore in an inspirational nature-based inclusive play space. This state of the art playground definitely takes the meaning of ALL ABILITIES to a whole new level!!! Located at Mussel Pool East, opposite the dog park, the 8,000sqm playground is accessible by car with plenty of parking available or by tram with a tram stop directly out the front. The Playground is fully fenced and includes toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, drinking fountains and pathways to easily navigate throughout the play Read more…

With so many outdoor adventures on offer, Perth Hills Mundaring is a natural choice for families looking to take a break from their screens and the busyness of the every day. With plenty of open spaces to run free, a trip to Mundaring Hills will engage and entertain children of all ages. Perth Hills Mundaring is blessed with many excellent playgrounds and nature play areas. There are plenty of family-friendly walk and cycle trails and opportunities to immerse yourself in nature. With an abundance of water and land-based activities, Lake Leschenaultia is the perfect place for a family day trip Read more…

Get ready to battle it out paintball style! Paintball Skirmish Swan Valley offers an awesome unique experience for every occasion from kids to adults. Set in the natural bushland you can unleash your wild side while having an absolute ball. Paintballing is suitable for ages 12yrs to adults and Splatball is suitable for 8-11yrs. LOCATION: Our playing fields are at located at 12191 West Swan Rd, Swan Valley, just half an hour’s drive from Perth’s city centre. FIELDS: We have several playing fields which include Woodland sniper, Capture the Village, Speedball, Pinefield Blitz, Raise the Flag, our famous Double Decker Read more…

The Pottery Playroom is Perth’s only ceramic painting studio and cafe with a FREE soft play area (don’t forget your socks)! An ideal venue for children’s birthday parties with painting instruction by a dedicated host. Our NO STUDIO FEE policy ensures fun for everyone! Opening Hours: Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm READ OUR REVIEW: Pottery Playroom, Joondalup Read more…

The Parkerville Tavern is a lovely old family pub and restaurant (est. 1902) in the heart of the Perth Hills. Steeped in history, this double-storey federation style pub is a favourite for families. Nestled in a wooded valley near numerous walk and cycle trails, the beautifully restored ‘Parky’ has several eating areas indoors, 2 open fires, a large beer garden, resident animals and a great playground for the kids. There is live music on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. There’s also free Wi-Fi. Come and experience al fresco dining in the fabulous beer garden or verandah, or dine Read more…

  A swashbuckling adventure awaits you onboard Mandurah’s very own pirate ship. Unleash your inner pirate as the custom-built vessel embarks on a 45 minute adventure around Mandurah’s luxurious waterways. Our interactive crew in full pirate costume will be sure to point out the spectacular waterside mansions and keep the whole family entertained with their pirate antics as you look out for Mandurah’s famous bottlenose dolphins. Take cherished photos of your little pirates steering the ship’s wheel, or ringing the bell. The Pirate Cruise delivers an unforgettable experience for the whole family combining local knowledge and pirate jokes, there really Read more…

If you’re looking for a small adventurous playground, Migrant Park in Kelmscott is the place for you. It’s great because it caters for all kids, no matter their age. It has two different sized slides, a rock-climbing wall and a rope climb to reach the main slide. There’s also a nature-based play area with balancing logs and a xylophone, perfect for sensory play. You’ll also find a little cubby area designed for water and sand play. There’s also a shelter with a table, chairs and a bbq for parents to sit and watch the kids play. There are no toilets, Read more…

July School Holidays Join the Aviation Heritage Museum these winter school holidays and get up close and personal with their newest addition, the Tornado GR4 which arrived only a few weeks ago. Gifted from the Royal Air Force, this amazing plane has now found a new home at the Aviation Heritage Museum and is waiting to be explored by their visitors. All kids will receive a special activity pack, so they can continue to talk about their visit and their new-found love of aircraft when they go home. Spread across two big hangars full of aircraft and memorabilia, this is Read more…

Little Land’s play town offers a scaled down version of the real world inspiring your child to learn through role-play! 🍎🛒 Whether it be doing the grocery shopping at the Little Growers Market, making a coffee at the local cafe, doing laundry at home, teaching in the classroom, visiting the doctor, grooming pets, or helping with the town’s construction – the fun is in the exploring! Designed by experts, for children up to 8 years old, play sessions are 90 minutes and hosted at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm Monday through to Saturday during the winter school holidays.   Book Read more…

Enjoy the adventure of being captain for the day as you cruise Mandurah’s beautiful inland waterways and take in the amazing scenery. You can head into the marina where you will see all the spectacular boats before coming back to the estuary and into the e canals where you can view all the amazing homes. For longer hires, you can even head up the Murray river up to the Ravenswood hotel or to boundary island for a bit of fishing or crabbing. There is lots of wildlife to see with birds such as Pelicans, Swans and Cormorants as well as Read more…

Pears on Pottery is a family-run pottery painting studio, located at 73 Coogee St, Mount Hawthorn north of Perth CBD. As a pottery painting studio, we focus on painting pre-fired ceramics called Bisque that come in many designs and concepts that allow the painter to be creative with colours and effects. The paints used are called underglazes, painted onto the bisque ware, then the items are professionally glazed and fired by the PoP Team in preparation for collection. This style of pottery painting is suitable for all ages and abilities, is relaxing and can be a great way to spend Read more…

Glowing Rooms 3D Mini-Golf Escape the everyday as you navigate your way around hidden obstacles in the extraordinary COVID SAFE settings of Glowing Rooms Australia! With more than 800sqm of indoor space and never exceeding more than 60 customers on-site at any one time, it is safe to say that Glowing Rooms is one of the safest places for your school holiday activities. All equipment is sanitised after every single use. Let your imagination guide you as you enter the fully airconditioned 3D world of glow in the dark mini-golf. Marvel at the special effects, which come to life when Read more…

The game is afoot these holidays! WA Detective Trails are self-guided walks around the historical and cultural attractions of WA – with a puzzle-solving twist that will have your kids ditching their electronics and dragging you into the great outdoors. Each trail comes with a crime to solve and a suspect list. Use the clues at each location to cross off the suspects one by one and reveal the culprit. Explore Perth city, Kings Park, Fremantle, Rottnest, South Perth and many more! WA Detective Trails are inexpensive, easy to download, wheel-friendly, and great entertainment for the whole family. Perfect for Read more…

CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. REOPENING SEPTEMBER 2022 The water playground at Whiteman Park is a great place for the kids to cool off in the summer. The water park is open 10.00am to 5.00pm every day from 30th September until the end of April school holidays each year (weather and permits permitting). The water park is suitable for children aged 10 and under. The water park is a  30cm paddling pool complete with water spouts which kids will love! Soft-fall surrounds the pool so there is no danger of little ones slipping over. Around the pool are shelters – some have Read more…

Looking for your new hangout place during the School holidays? Your Fun Shack has got you covered! They offer a variety of fun areas for your kids from a playcentre to arcade games, all for free! They can also cater any size and style of event. Located in Alkimos, Your Fun Shack is an ideal place for birthdays, team meetings, corporate events, and casual group gatherings. Bookings and reservations are made through https://www.yourfunshack.com. Buggybuddys Review Your Fun Shack, Alkimos   Read more…

Opening Hours: Weekends and public holidays 11.00am – 4.00pm School holidays 11.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday and Thursday 11.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm Buggybuddys Reviews Bennett Brook Railway, Whiteman Park Ashley & Friends Day, Whiteman Park Read more…