Make the most of the school holidays with an unforgettable family day out! From thrilling water parks and interactive museums to escape rooms, cruises and outdoor adventures, Perth is packed with amazing school holiday attractions for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re after free family fun or a special ticketed experience, our guide has something for every family. Explore stunning gardens, cool off at an aquatic centre, discover fascinating museums, or challenge the whole family to an immersive adventure experience. With so much on offer across Perth and Western Australia, there’s truly something for everyone these school holidays.
Browse our regularly updated directory of school holiday attractions across Perth and Western Australia and start planning a holiday your kids will never forget. Because life’s too short for bored school holidays!
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FEATUREDFeaturedDiscover a hidden treasure in Perth’s northern suburbs – the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens has been captivating visitors since 1981. Experience 36 holes of pure Mini Golf fun set amidst one of Perth’s most picturesque garden settings. Challenge yourself on two distinct courses, the Garden and the Billiard Golf course, that together form Australia’s largest outdoor Mini Golf complex. Each track is masterfully designed with its own unique obstacles, curves, ramps, and challenges. Test your skills and conquer the tricks and traps of these two fantastic Mini Golf courses. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there’s endless fun and Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedSplash, Swim, and Relax at Bold Park Aquatic Centre Located among the beautiful bush surrounds of Floreat, Bold Park Aquatic Centre is one of Perth’s favourite family swimming destinations. Whether you’re visiting for a casual swim, a day of inflatable fun, or enroling the kids in VacSwim holiday lessons, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With a 50m outdoor pool, 20m covered leisure pool, shaded lawns, and an on-site café, Bold Park is the perfect place to cool off, learn to swim, and make family memories all year round. Pool Facilities Outdoor 50m Heated Pool – perfect for lap swimmers Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedThe Ultimate School Holiday Adventure Is Waiting Tired of the kids spending their holidays glued to screens? Want an activity they’ll actually be excited about? We’ve got the perfect solution. Fox in a Box Escape Rooms in Freo is the ultimate school holiday adventure for the whole family (ages 8+). Our escape rooms are a huge hit with families for one simple reason: they’re not just games – they’re fully immersive, live-action experiences that transport you to another world. More Than Just Fun While our top priority is fun, our escape rooms also secretly build skills that matter. Your Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedLooking for a family-friendly day out north of Perth? Wanneroo Regional Museum and Community History Centre is a welcoming, relaxed destination for families with young children to explore, play and learn together. The museum brings Wanneroo’s stories to life through colourful displays, historic photos, everyday objects and hands-on interactives designed to keep little minds curious. Children can discover what life was like for early colonists, explore farming and community life, and learn about the Noongar people’s enduring connection to Country in ways that are accessible and engaging for all ages. There’s always something happening for families, with regular school Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedLooking for exciting kids activities in Perth these Easter school holidays? Cubetown Perth is a brand-new indoor digital playground where kids (and parents!) can run, climb, throw and think their way through 6 bright and glowing interactive challenge rooms. Designed for ages 6 and up (with younger kids able to join in with help), it’s one of the newest and most unique indoor activities Perth families can enjoy together. Across multiple themed arenas, players take on fast-paced games that feel like real-life video games — where your body is the controller. Families can team up to set a high Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedNo visit to Mandurah is complete without jumping on Mandurah Cruises famous Dolphin Cruise & Views Tour. This 1 hour 15-minute cruise is WA’s best value marine tour and suitable for the whole family. Mandurah’s waters are home to more than 100 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins – the largest residential population in Western Australia! See these captivating, wild creatures up close as they feed and play in their natural environment. Dolphin sightings are GUARANTEED on this tour ~ you can travel again free of charge if dolphins aren’t sighted! You’ll travel through the city’s calm inland waterways – Read more…
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FEATUREDFeatured🚒 HOSE HOLIDAYS at Old Central Fire Station – Free School Holiday Fun! Get ready for HOSE HOLIDAYS this April! Join us at the Old Central Fire Station & Heritage Centre for a fun, completely FREE school holiday program packed with hose‑themed activities the kids will love. 🎳 Hose Bowling – Roll a real fire hose and knock down the pins! 🎨 Make Your Own Fire Hose Craft – Create a mini take‑home fire hose. 🔍 Hose Hunt – Explore the Heritage Centre and solve riddles to track hoses hiding in plain sight. Plus, explore real fire trucks, historic Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedPerth’s Outback Splash is one of WA’s top outdoor entertainment destinations. Open from 27th September to late April, the family fun park is located on the doorstep of the Swan Valley, just over 30 minutes from the Perth CBD. At the heart of the fun is the park’s first water attraction, the Splash Island waterslide playground. Its island-theme rises three storeys high, crowned with a giant tipping bucket that showers delight. It’s especially a hit amongst primary school-aged children. The playground features five varied waterslides – some perfect for the little ones and others that challenge the more adventurous, ensuring Read more…
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FEATUREDFeaturedWhiteman Park is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth’s northern suburbs. Whiteman Park is full of fun and interesting things to do with the kids, every day of the year, and school holidays are no different! When was the last time you selfied with a koala? Rode on an old-fashioned tram? Or just simply wandered amongst the native bushland? Whiteman Park is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth’s northern suburbs. Open every day of Read more…
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Whether you’re in search of an adventure-packed day or a leisurely family outing, Optus Stadium and its Stadium Park precinct have you covered! Optus Stadium Tour Take the kids behind-the-scenes on a Stadium Tour where they’ll get to see the player’s changerooms and even walk to the edge of the field! Sky View Deck Tour See amazing views of Perth and the Stadium on this family-friendly rooftop tour – no harness needed! This 45-minute tour is perfect for young adventurers. HALO Rooftop Climb For something different, try a HALO Rooftop Climb – a 360-degree walk around the roof of the Read more…
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Prison Island Perth is an exciting team-based indoor adventure in the CBD, offering a unique alternative to traditional escape rooms that is perfect for families. With 35 different “cells” to explore, the experience is designed for ages 7 to 77, ensuring that kids, parents, and even grandparents can join in the fun together. Unlike a standard escape room where you are locked in one space, families can move freely between rooms, choosing from a variety of physical, technical, and intellectual challenges. Whether it’s testing your coordination in a game of basketball or working together to solve a tricky puzzle, there Read more…
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Located in Whiteman Park, the Motor Museum of Western Australia showcases over 200 historic vehicles spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. Home to Daniel Ricciardo’s 2014 Red Bull RB10 F1 Racing Car and rare vintage vehicles, the museum features both locally significant cars and internationally renowned examples. Families can pick up a free activity booklet and pencil on arrival, packed with eye‑spy, a museum quiz, spot‑the‑difference and colouring‑in to keep kids engaged as they explore. Children can hop into the 1973 Leyland Marina, climb onto the Honda scooter for fun photos, and get hands‑on with interactive Read more…
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School Holidays at The House of Honey Honey Bee Tour A fun 45-minute private ‘Bee Tour’ of our Bee Farm and honey shop. Great for the family or those who are simply curious and wanting to learn more about bees and honey. An experience guaranteed to entertain, educate and inspire you with the fascinating world of bees! SEE the Hives TASTE pure WA honey LEARN about the bees in the hive SAMPLE honey sparkling water, and mead (honey wine) for the adults! Multiple dates March – May Book Now: The Honey Bee Tour – The House of Honey Read more…
