Things to Do in Perth with Kids: Beaches, Wildlife and Family Attractions

Perth has excellent family infrastructure, combining world-class beaches, significant wildlife facilities and a compact urban setting that makes family days out manageable. Perth Zoo on Labouchere Road in South Perth is one of Australia's finest zoos, with a 40-minute river ferry from Elizabeth Quay providing a scenic approach. The Western Australian Museum on Francis Street in Northbridge (recently refurbished as the New Museum for Western Australia) has free entry and extensive natural history and First Nations collections. Adventure World theme park in Bibra Lake is Perth's major family theme park with water rides and rollercoasters. Cottesloe and City Beach both have patrolled surf and calm bay sections ideal for younger children. The AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia) at Hillary's Boat Harbour has a walk-through tunnel and touch pools. Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley has accessible wildlife encounters 30 minutes from the CBD.