WA people, things to do in Perth with kids?

Hi Lyn

You have Scitech in West Perth, Adventure world in Bibra lake.

Regards

Peter

Lyn, have a look at westernaustralia.com, the website for Tourism WA. Then if you then search Perth you will see a list of attractions. We have a nice zoo ,museum and art gallery close to the city centre (if that is the kids' thing)

Agree with the things listed previously.

Also you can try whiteman park- which is free to use the facilities. It will cost you to use the museums and major attractions. Lots of park land, old machinery, BBQ's etc.. Located in the swan valley, has heaps for kids to do. It is linked to the caversham wildlife park. They have a great birds of prey exhibit. Also have a steam train, tram, bush walks, pool (free to use) and heaps of other things that elude me at this moment. If you googled whiteman park, im sure you will find plenty of information.

Please make sure you have your shots before you come, quarantine matters LOL

Al & Mrs Al

Would have to agree with Mike - Whiteman Park is a good (free) day for the kids. Have to pay for the train / Tram, and wildlife park, but worth it, as it will keep the kids happy, and probably wear them out. Also interesting from an Adult point of view as well.

Already mentioned, Scitech and the Zoo (much better now than 25 years ago - although the polar bear is no more), and Rotto may be worth a day trip?

Took my 6 year old to the Museum last weekend, and ended up spending about 4 hours wandering around. Quite interesting, plus stuff for the kids to do in the activity room down stairs.

Enjoy the trip, and the break.

RD

Lyn,

Note - Adventure world is not open 7 days a week.

take them to ascot races, great day out. plenty of drink and betting.
bring the kids up properly ( could be an excerpt from ROY & H.G.)
the pinnacles are always good for laugh if you have'nt been before.
fremantle maritime museum
mirrabooka shopping centre (pension day)
fremantle old gaol

Thanks for the responses, plenty to look up, I"m sure the kids and I will have a ball.

cheers

Lyn

"I was 25 and not really interested in kids stuff"...and now your too old for the stuff you were interested in then!

Go down to Fremantle for a day and check out the old Maritime Museum - it's free and absolutely fantastic. It will enlighten you on who really discovered this country.

There is also the Freo markets, fish and chips for lunch from Ciccerellos (opposite the Old Maritime Museum), the Old Fremantle Goal etc - plenty to do in a day.

Spend a day or two on one of our beaches.

Catch the bus to Mandurah or Rockingham to spend the day at even better beaches :-))

Take one of the many Swan river cruises up to the wineries for a day or down to Freo.

There is lots to do.

You will probably won't want to go home ;-)

Karl

Hi Lyn,

All good suggestions so far. If you like the idea of the fremantle jail tour, add in the underground tunnels waterways tour as well - but may be a bit scary for the kids.
freo prison web site

Have fun while in WA.

Cheers

Captain
freo prison web site

Gday
You can visit my brother in Bedfordale and my mother in the old people's home.Sorry , don't bother , you possibly want to enjoy yourselves..

Hi Mrs Al, no body has mentioned it but you can see the Dockers play footy live.
Rotto Is good.
If you have a 4WD (you may have a hire car) there are a few good tracks to do close by.
Maybe we West Ozzies could have a get together, what do you think???

Also the Dawn service at Kings Park ANZAC day.
Kevin

Hi Lyn,
I just went on a whole school excursion with my son to Scitech a couple of weeks ago and all the kids from Year 1 - Year 7 had a ball. They change it regularly but at the moment it is set up about "movie special effects" which I believe will be going on until May. My son is 8 now and we have been going there every 6 months for the last couple of years now so I think it caters for all ages. Worth it for a day out anyway. And I also agree with the Rottnest idea. Kids just love riding their bikes around there for the day. And just going on the ferry across is fun for them too.
Anyway, hope you have a great time while you are in WA.
Enjoy

Hi Lyn,
A few things to do around Perth, we have a lot of parks, reserves and fabulous beaches... dont know how old your kids are but mine are 11, 7, 4 & 6mths. I would suggest to hire a car as venues in Perth are spread out... and Perth is still improving its public transport. In Perth and Fremantle (tourist hot spots) the public transport is efficient... else where... not so. Need to be organised and plan your trip with Transperth website.
We have Scitech, interactive science museum in West Perth coupled with IMAX theartre, just off the West Perth train station. Other musuems: In the city off the Perth Train Station is the Cultural Centre with state library, art gallery and museum (a real hit with the school age kids). Maritime Museum (see the winged keel that won the America's Cup) in Fremantle (can get there via Fremantle CAT bus from train station) also there is an Energy Museum in Fremantle too. Lots of things to do in Freo, as we call it. It has a market on Thurs-Sun (but dont compare it to your Victoria Markets). Fish and Chips on the jetty and a Macca's with million dollar view.
AQWA is difficult to get to by public transport unless its on the weekends they have a bus from the Greenwood train station that goes to Hillary's Boat Harbour (where AQWA lives) bring your bathers for a swim either at the beach or water slides.
Penguin Island in Rockingham (best by car) catch a ferry to the island, picnic, swim, visit the penguins possible see seals too.
Adventure World in Bibra lake is our only "theme park" with various water slides and dry rides but pricey entrance fee. There are buses but its a long bus ride. There is also a water ski park down that way too.
Another "cheap" fun thing to do is to hire a bike or trike and cycle around the Swan River. It takes about 45 minutes at cruising pace to complete the circuit. There are at least 2- 3 playgrounds along the way and several cafes for refreshments!
In Ascot you will be close to Canning River which in itself has several parks, few good fishing spots (Tranby House, Garvey Park) also near Ascot is the Belmont Shopping centre, next to it is Faulkner Park (Volcanoe Park as my kids call it) it has a flying fox and climbing frames sutiable for 4-10yrolds. Next to that is a skate park where the local kids (mostly boys) hangout. Also near the shopping centre is Tomato Lake where it is home to a few species of native birds incl the Black Swan, nice to walk, ride, skate around. Feed the swans at your own peril.
If you do head south, Mandurah (1hr) is worth a visit if you live seeing million dollar homes on the canals you can hire a boat and chug around the canals. Busselton Jetty (3-4hrs) over 1km of jetty, great fishing (we'll be there in Easter), Light house at Cape Naturaliste (45min from Busselton) and the numerous caves with stalagmites and tites etc... and for the adults the wineries!
Head way north (like 8hrs) to Monkey Mia to view dolphins up close.
Just a few things to do!
Regards
Denise