Guide of activities for kids and families in Perth

   
 

   


Zoos, Farms & Wildlife Centres

Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre
304-308 South Western Highway, Wungong
Phone | 9399 6927
www.armadalereptilecentre.com.au

 



Birds of Prey Flying Display
Whiteman Park, Lord Street, Whiteman
Phone | 9298 1984
www.whitemanpark.com.au

Opening Hours
By appointment only

Entrance Fees
Adults $10.00
Concession $8.00
Children $6.00

The Birds of Prey Flying Display, operated by the Western Australian Birds of Prey Centre, is a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal to some of nature’s top predators – including eagles, falcons, kites and owls.

This unique and informative display focuses on the conservation and environmental issues facing these predatory birds, whilst giving you the opportunity to watch them swoop, soar and amaze!


The Birds of Prey Flying Displays are conducted with the approval of, and under licence from the Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia.

To book your group in for a show, please contact the Bookings Officer on 9209 6000.

Caversham Wildlife Park
Whiteman Park, Lord Street, Whiteman
Phone | 9298 1984
www.cavershamwildlife.com.au

 


Cohunu Wildlife Park
Lot 103 Nettleton Road, Byford
Phone | 9526 2966
www.cohunu.com.au

 

 


Perth Zoo
20 Labouchere Road, South Perth
Phone | 9474 0365
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au

 


Peel Zoo
Sanctuary Drive, Pinjarra
Phone | 9531 4322
www.peelzoo.com


Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm
128 John Street, Henley Brook
Phone | 0424 209 730
www.cuddlyanimalfarm.com

 


Landsdale Farm School
80 Landsdale Road, Darch
Phone | 9343 1222
www.landsdale-farm-school.com.au

 


Calamunnda Camel Farm
361 Paulls Valley Road, Pauls Valley
Phone | 9293 1156
www.camelfarm.com


cockburn Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre
184 Hope Road
Phone | 9417 8460
www.cockburnwetlandscentre.wordpress.com

Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre
Leach Highway, Winthrop
Phone | 9364 0791
www.melvillecity.com.au

Herdsman Wildlife Centre
Corner Flynn and Selby Street, Wembley
www.wagouldleague.com.au

Rockingham Environment Centre
49 Safety Bay Road, Peron
Phone | 9591 3077
www.naragebup.org.au

 


Sealife Centres

Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre
39 Northside Drive, Hillarys
Phone | 9203 0339
www.nmdc.com.au

 


The Aquarium of Western Australia
91 Southside Drive, Hillarys
Phone | 9447 7500
www.aqwa.com.au

 


The Dolphin Discovery Centre
Lot 840 Koombana Drive, Bunbury
Phone | 9791 3088
www.dolphindiscovery.com.au

 


Rockingham Wild Encounters
153 Arcadia Drive (Corner of Penguin Road) Shoalwater
Phone | 9528 1715
www.dolphins.com.au



Museums & Discovery Centres

Scitech
Cnr Railway Street & Sutherland Street, West Perth
Phone | 9215 0700
www.scitech.org.au

 


Western Australia Museum
Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth
Phone; 9212 3700
www.museum.wa.gov.au


Western Australia Museum - Maritime
Victoria Quay, Fremantle
Phone | 9431 8334
www.museum.wa.gov.au

 


Western Australia Museum - Shipwrecks
Cliff Street, Fremantle
Phone | 9431 8469
www.museum.wa.gov.au


motor museum

Motor Museum of WA
Lord Street Whiteman Park, Whiteman
Phone | 9249 9457
www.motormuseumofwa.asn.au

Opening Hours:
Open every day 10am - 4pm
Sunday/Public Holidays 10am - 5pm
Christmas Day 12pm - 5pm

Entrance Fees:
Adults $10
Child/Concession $7
Family Pass $25

Operated by the Council of Motoring Clubs of Western Australia (CMCWA) the Motor Museum of WA is a purpose-built, split-level building displaying more than 130 vehicles. 
From the horse drawn era to the present day, their display covers a vast time span and is changed continuously, making the museum an interesting place to visit time and time again! 


transport museum

Revolutions Transport Museum
Lord Street, Whiteman Park, Whiteman
Phone | 9209 6040
www.whitemanpark.com.au

Opening Hours:
Open every day 10am - 4pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Entrance Fees:
Entry by donation - some special programs attract a fee

Revolutions is much more than the State's only land transport heritage musuem - it is an engaging exhibition that showcases the far reaching impact that our transport choices have made, and are making, on Western Australian lives and landscapes.
Open your eyes to some of the fascinating land transport heritage stories, ideas and developments that have shaped our past and will impact on our future.


Museum of Natural History & Academy of Taxidermy
131 James Street, Guildford
Phone | (08) 9377 3884
www.academyoftaxidermy.com

gravity discovery centre

Gravity Discovery Centre
1098 Military Road, Gingin West
Phone | 9575 7577
www.gravitycentre.com.au


Historical Places

Fremantle Prison
1 The Terrace, Fremantle
Phone | 9336 9200
www.fremantleprison.com.au


The Perth Mint
310 Hay Street, East Perth
Phone | 9421 7222
www.perthmint.com.au


The Bell Tower
Riverside Drive, Perth
Phone | 6210 0444
www.swanbells.com.au


Fire and Emergency Services Education and Heritage Centre
25 Murray Street, Perth
9316 3403
www.fesa.wa.gov.au

Opening Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am - 4pm

Entry: FREE


 

Busselton Jetty
Busselton Beachfront, Busselton
9754 0900
www.busseltonjetty.com.au


Galleries

Art Gallery of Western Australia
Perth Cultural Centre, James Street Mall
Phone | 9492 6600
www.artgallery.wa.gov.au


Amusements


Adventure World
179 Progress Drive, Bibra Lake
Phone | 9417 9666
www.adventureworld.com.au

 

 


the great escape The Great Escape
22 Southside Drive, Hillarys
Phone | 9448 0800
www.thegreatescape.com.au

The Maze
1635 Neaves Road, Bullsbrook
Phone | 9571 1375
www.themaze.com.au


Wanneroo Botanical Gardens and Mini Golf
25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo
Phone | 9405 1475
www.botanicgolf.com.au


Pottery Centres

Fired! Ceramic Cafe
29 Winton Road, Joondalup
Phone | 9300 1811
www.firedcafe.com.au

Opening Hours:
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Fired! Ceramic Cafe is the perfect place to meet with family and friends and relax and have fun while you paint your own pottery. With a large selection of pieces, an extensive cafe menu and a secure play area, you can capture your little ones prints on a piece for gifts or bring your older children along to create their own artwork. Once you are finished you leave your items with us to glaze and fire and then come back and collect a functional piece that can be used everyday. We are open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm and Sundays for group reservations and parties.

 

The Pottery Centre at Whiteman Park
Lord Street, Whiteman Park, Whiteman
Phone | 9249 4380
www.whitemanpark.com.au

Opening Hours:
Open Wednesday to Sunday and School and Public Holidays 10am - 4pm.
Closed Christmas Day.

The Pottery Shop and Gallery is operated by a co-operative of more than a dozen potters and has a bevy of clay creations.
During the school holidays, kids can explore the world of clay, using their best tools - their hands and their imagination - with pottery classes for kids. Usually held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school holidays, the 'Play with Clay' classes are a fantastic opportunity to get creative with clay.


Cafe Ceramica
Cnr Pensacola Terrace and Ningaloo Bend, Clarkson
Phone | 9408 6267
www.cafeceramica.com.au

 

kids in perth

Make Your Mark Art Cafe
8/2 Hulme Court, Myaree
Phone | 9329 9252
www.makeyourmarkartcafe.com.au


 

The Pottery Playroom
Unit 4/19 Mercer Lane, Joondalup
9301 2080
www.potteryplayroom.com


Miniature Railways

Bennett Brook Railway
Lord Street, Whiteman Park
www.bennettbrookrailway.org

Opening Hours:
Weekends and public holidays 11.00am - 4.00pm
School holidays 11.00am - 3.00pm
Wednesday and Thursday 11.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm

Fare: Adult $8.00 | Senior $7.00 | Child (6 - 16yrs) $4.00 | Toddler ( 2 - 5yrs) $2.00

 


Castledare Miniature Railway
Niana Station, Castledare Place, Wilson
www.castledare.com.au

Opening Hours:
1st Sunday of every month 11.00am - 3.30pm

Fare: Adult $6.00 | Child $3.00 | Under 2's free


Castledare Miniature Railway
Wilson Park Station, Kent Street, Wilson
www.castledare.com.au

Opening Hours:
3rd Sunday of every month 10.00am - 2.00pm

Fare: Adult $6.00 | Child $3.00 | Under 2's free


Stirling Miniature Railway
Vasto Place, Balcatta
www.ndmes.net

Opening Hours:
Last Sunday of every month 10.00am - 2.00pm (except December)

Fare: $8.00 


Toodyay Miniature Railway
2 Harper Street, Toodyay
www.tooday.com

Opening Hours:
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month and Wednesdays during school holidays 11.00am - 3.00pm

Fare: Adult $3.00 | Child $2.00 


Hotham Valley Tourist Railway
Dwellingup Station
www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au

Opening Hours:
Forest Train - every Saturday plus WA school holiday Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Steam Ranger - every Sunday plus Wednesdays during school holidays

Fare: Adult $34.00 | Child $17.00 | Under 2's $3.00


Mini Golf


Wanneroo Botanical Gardens and Mini Golf
25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo
Phone | 9405 1475
www.botanicgolf.com.au


The Maze
1635 Neaves Road, Bullsbrook
Phone | 9571 1375
www.themaze.com.au

 

Caladenia Mini Golf
108 Caladenia Road, Gingin West
Phone | 0438 757 708
www.caladeniaminigolf.com.au


Oasis Supa Golf
10250 West Swan Road, Henley Brook
Phone | 9296 5566
www.getgolfing.com.au


Abingdon Miniature Village and Mini Golf
Husband Road, Mandaruah
Phone | 9534 9079
www.abingdonvillage.com.au


King Carnival
Leighton Place, Mandaruah
Phone | 9581 3735
www.kingcarnival.com


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