Elizabeth Quayย justย keepsย onย growing and growing!ย Thereโ€™s a lot to doย there for families. Even a simple walk around theย quayโ€™sย boardwalks, bridge and promenades are packed full of art, sculptures and a different view of the Swan River and city from every angle.ย Thereโ€™s an ever-expanding list of things to do hereย and atย Barack Street Jetty, check out our guide to the best ways to spend a day at Elizabethย Quay.

BHP Billitonย Water Park

The ten million dollar BHP Billiton Water Park at Elizabeth Quay is a huge, interactive water feature. The water park features fountains, mist and puddles to splash around in and a mosaic floor that is inspired by the Noongar people. There are toilets and changing facilities close by. Read the Buggybuddys review.

Playgroundย 

The maritime-themed Island Playground has been designed in collaboration with Nature Play. Little pirate lovers can ring the bell, walk the plank or keep a lookout in the crowns nest in the three-storey climbing tower, which also features nets, a slide and rope bridges.โ€ฏ Thereโ€™s a shady sandpit too. The water play area, where kids can pump the water to create a stream, is very popular. ย Read the Buggybuddys review.

Elizabeth Quay Playground

Venetianย Carouselย 

Theย exquisiteย Venetian Carousel, handmade in Italy,ย features over a dozenย prancing horses with feather plumes.ย Theย breathtakingย details, likeย hand-painted Italian scenes, dazzling lights and enchanting musicย make this a moving piece of art.ย Children and the young at heart will love to ride on this beautiful addition to Elizabeth Quay.ย Read the Buggybuddys review.

Top Things to Do and Eat at Elizabeth Quay

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Gustoย Gelatoย 

A sunny day at Elizabeth Quay isnโ€™t complete without a creamy scoop of Gusto Gelato!โ€ฏHere youโ€ฏcan enjoy yourโ€ฏfreshly madeโ€ฏgelatoโ€ฏalong withโ€ฏa viewโ€ฏof the city.โ€ฏThereโ€™s plenty of seating, on the candyโ€ฏcolouredโ€ฏstools, most of which is undercover.โ€ฏYou can view the kitchen where the magic happens through a window.
Read the Buggybuddys review.Top Things to Do and Eat at Elizabeth Quay

Little Ferry Co.ย 

The Little Ferry Co departsย fromย Claisebrookย Coveย in East Perth. Theย cruise to Elizabeth Quayย takes aboutย 40 minutes, giving you plenty of time to take in the sights of the Swan River (like Crown, the new Perth Stadiumย etc)ย andย theย Skipperย givesย anย interesting commentary along the way. Itโ€™s aย fab little family excursion!
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Top Things to Do and Eat at Elizabeth Quay
The Island Brewhouse

The Island Brewhouse, found in the iconicโ€ฏFlorenceโ€ฏ Hummerstonโ€ฏ Kiosk, which has been lovingly re-built and restored on the โ€œislandโ€ at Elizabeth Quay.โ€ฏTheโ€ฏbright and airy restaurant has amazing views over the Swan River and over the quayโ€ฏto the city skyline. The Island Brewhouse has a great menu for the whole family, with a focus on fresh saladsโ€ฏwhich change daily, tarts, pasta, wood-firedโ€ฏpizzasโ€ฏand more.โ€ฏโ€ฏย ย Read the Buggybuddys review.

Bell Towerย 

The Bell Tower is one of Perthโ€™s most recognisable buildings whereย young children to grandparents canย tryย bell chiming.โ€ฏThereโ€™s alsoย an exhibition, belfry viewingย and collection of very oldย bells from around the world.โ€ฏ Itโ€™s a stunningย 360-degree view of the Swan River, Elizabeth Quay and Perth cityย from the observation deck.ย ย Read the Buggybuddys review.

Top Things to Do and Eat at Elizabeth Quay

TransPerthย Ferryย 

The TransPerth Ferry is the cheapest way of viewing the city from the Swan River. The ferry departs from the jetty at Elizabeth Quay to Mends Street Jetty, South Perth with the journey taking just eight minutes. You can burn off some energy at the Mends Street playground and grab a coffee and a bite to eat at one of the nearby South Perth cafes. Read the Buggybuddys Review.ย  Top Things to Do and Eat at Elizabeth Quay

Six Senses at the Quay

If you are a lover of Thai food then you canโ€™t go wrong with Six Senses at the Quay which occupies a prime spot overlooking Elizabeth Quay and serves a mouth-watering array of gourmet Thai food. High chairs are available.
Six Senses at the Quay

Is there another family-friendly spot at Elizabeth Quay weโ€™ve missed? Let us know!

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