There’s nothing quite like the rush of flying through the air with the kids shrieking beside you – all while safely clipped into a harness. Around Perth and across WA there are brilliant zip line and high ropes courses that combine fresh air, exercise and confidence building in one big day out. From urban adventures over the Swan River to forest canopy courses in the South West, there’s something to suit everyone from cautious first-timers to fearless teens.
Ziplining in the Perth Metro Area
Matagarup Bridge Zip+Climb, East Perth / Burswood
If your family loves a serious adrenaline hit, Matagarup Bridge Zip+Climb is one of Perth’s most spectacular experiences. You’ll climb 314 steps up the dramatic white arches of the bridge, some at a steep 45-degree angle, squeezing past beams to reach the Skyview Deck about 72 metres above the Swan River. From up here the views across the city, Optus Stadium and the river are incredible.
Once everyone has caught their breath and taken a few photos, it’s time for the main event: a 400-metre zip line that launches from underneath the bridge and sends you flying across the river at up to around 75km/h to land on the opposite bank. There are several ticket types such as Zip+Climb, Express Zip, daytime and twilight/night sessions, so you can pick the level of adventure (and budget) that suits your family. The minimum age is 8 years, with height and weight limits, and younger kids must be accompanied by an adult, so it’s ideal for older primary kids, tweens and teens rather than little ones. Sessions regularly book out, especially on weekends and in school holidays, so advance booking is essential.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Matagarup Bridge Zip+Climb here.
More info: Matagarup Bridge Zip+Climb
Treetops Adventure, Yanchep
Set in the gorgeous bushland of Yanchep National Park, Treetops Adventure Yanchep is a brilliant full-body workout disguised as fun. Families make their way around a network of tree-top courses with wobbling wooden bridges, swinging logs, cargo nets and lots of ziplines. According to the official site there are over 70–80 aerial challenges and 16 ziplines spread across multiple levels, from junior courses just above the ground to expert-level obstacles up to around 10 metres high in the trees.
Sessions last about 2.5 hours, giving kids plenty of time to grow in confidence as they tackle more challenging elements. The courses are graded by age, reach height and difficulty, with specific supervision rules for younger climbers, so you can choose something that feels stretching but achievable for each child. National Park entry fees apply on top of your climbing ticket, but that also means you can make a full day of it with a picnic, a wander around the park and some wildlife spotting – kangaroos are often lounging around nearby.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Treetops Adventure Yanchep here.
More info: Treetops Adventure Yanchep
Swan Valley Adventure Centre, Middle Swan
Swan Valley Adventure Centre sprawls across 90 acres of bush in Middle Swan and is set up for school camps, church and community groups, corporate groups and family visitors. Their activities include a high ropes course, a flying fox, climbing wall, abseiling and more, all designed to be physically challenging and a great team-building experience.
As well as tailored programs for pre-booked groups, Swan Valley Adventure Centre also runs school holiday programs and special adventure days for the whole family. These sessions are ideal if you’re looking for a structured way to get the kids outdoors and off screens in the holidays, with a mix of activities guided by qualified instructors. For term-time camps and group bookings, programs can be built around resilience, teamwork or leadership, with kids fully supervised and supported throughout.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Swan Valley Adventure Centre here.
More info: Swan Valley Adventure Centre
The Climb Zone, Bullsbrook
The Climb Zone in Bullsbrook is a fantastic option for families who like a more rustic, camp-style high ropes experience. Set among the trees near Kerem Adventure Camp, it offers a mix of high ropes, low ropes, a climbing wall, and a big zip line that’s often the only way down once you’ve conquered the top.
Sessions are generally offered during school holidays and on selected dates, and numbers are capped so that kids get plenty of turns. Friendly instructors help children (and adults) build confidence step by step, and there’s usually time to relax with a picnic while the kids burn off energy overhead. Closed-in shoes are a must, and the minimum age is typically around 8 years for the high ropes course, so it’s ideal for older primary-school kids and up.
Read the Buggybuddys review of The Climb Zone here.
More info: The Climb Zone at Cahoots Adventre Camp
Bounce Inc, Joondalup
While Bounce Joondalup doesn’t have a traditional zipline, it does feature a Sky-High style ropes and obstacle course suspended above the trampolines that feels very similar in terms of challenge and excitement. Kids balance along beams, clamber through suspended elements and navigate various obstacles several metres above the ground, all while securely harnessed.
This is a great wet-weather option as it’s fully indoors and can be combined with trampolining, the X-Park adventure challenge course and the cliff jump. Different areas have height requirements, so smaller children may be limited to the junior zones while bigger kids and teens can take on the higher challenges. Sessions are typically sold in one- or two-hour blocks, and grip socks are required.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Bounce Joondalup here.
More info: Bounce Joondalup
Ziplining in South West WA
Next Level Monkey Business, Dunsborough
Next Level Monkey Business is a brilliant choice for South West holidays with kids who love to climb. Tucked into the bush between Dunsborough and Yallingup, next to Bailey Brewing Co Dunsborough, it offers a series of rope courses and ziplines designed to suit a wide range of ages and confidence levels.
You’ll find everything from gentle mini courses for younger children to more adventurous circuits with higher platforms, trickier obstacles and longer ziplines. The star attraction is the Mega Zip – a big zip line that spans roughly 100 metres across the lake, giving riders a proper thrill while still feeling safe and secure in their harness. Sessions are timed, with everyone briefed and clipped on by staff before making their way around the courses at their own pace. It’s a great one to pair with lunch or an early dinner at Bailey Brewing Co afterwards.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Next Level Monkey Business here.
More info: Next Level Monkey Business
Treetops Adventure, Dwellingup
Surrounded by jarrah and pine trees in Lane Poole Reserve, Treetops Adventure Dwellingup is an amazing bush escape for adventurous families. The park features a huge range of tree-top obstacles and ziplines, with the official site noting over 100 aerial challenges and courses ranging from just a couple of metres above the ground to around 25 metres high.
Like Yanchep, Dwellingup runs 2.5-hour sessions and uses colour-coded courses split by age, difficulty and reach height. There are junior and junior–pro courses for younger climbers, then beginner through to expert levels for older kids, teens and adults. Expect to tackle wobbly bridges, swinging logs, cargo nets and multiple ziplines on each circuit. It’s a fantastic day trip from Perth or Mandurah, and you can combine it with swimming or kayaking elsewhere in Lane Poole Reserve if you want to make a full adventure weekend of it.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Treetops Adventure Dwellingup here.
More info: Treetops Adventure Dwellingup
Forest Adventures South West, near Busselton
Forest Adventures is tucked into the Ludlow Tuart Forest between Busselton and Bunbury and is one of the South West’s best-known high ropes and zipline parks. Over a 2.5-hour session you can tackle up to six different courses featuring around 70–80 challenges, from low, family-friendly routes to seriously high platforms.
The big drawcard for zipline fans is a dedicated zip line course that strings together a series of flying foxes through the trees, adding up to more than 500 metres of zipping in total. You can choose higher or lower zip line options depending on how brave you’re feeling, and everything is self-paced, so families can split up and re-group depending on age and confidence. Close-toed shoes are essential, and there are clear supervision rules and minimum ages for each course, so it’s important to check the details before you book.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Forest Adventures South West here.
More info: Forest Adventures South West
Planning tips for zip line and high ropes days
For all of these adventures, plan ahead. Most operators recommend – and often require – online bookings, especially on weekends and in school holidays. Age, height and weight limits are strictly enforced for safety, and younger children usually need a supervising adult either climbing with them or watching from the ground.
Comfortable clothes, enclosed shoes and hair tied back make a big difference to how easy the day feels, and it’s wise to bring water, snacks and a change of clothes for kids who might get muddy or sweaty. For parks inside national parks or reserves, remember there may be separate vehicle entry fees on top of your climbing tickets.
Whether you’re soaring over the Swan River, weaving through jarrah trees in Dwellingup or flying across a lake in Dunsborough, these zip line and high ropes courses are an unforgettable way to get the whole family outside, active and a little bit brave together.
Have we missed your favourite thrilling Zip Line Courses in Perth and WA? Let us know in the comments below!
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Jennie McNichol is on a mission to prove there is always something fun to do in Perth. After 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie moved to Perth in 2010 and founded Buggybuddys to silence the “nothing to do” crowd. Fifteen years later, it is the city’s number one guide for families, packed with daily inspiration and a huge focus on free local activities.
As a mum of two daughters, Jennie has evolved the site right alongside her own family—growing from a toddler-focused resource into a guide that supports parents through every stage, from the early years through to the teens. A passionate advocate for the WA lifestyle, Jennie loves helping families discover the best playgrounds, hidden gems, and budget-friendly days out in the most family-friendly city in the world.
