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Things to do in Perth today, tomorrow, this weekend or next week! With our online guide full of free, fun and cheap tourist attractions and ideas for things to do in Perth with your family, you will never be bored.
BUGGYBUDDYS RECOMMENDED BUCKET LIST OF THINGS TO DO IN PERTH:
Why not visit Northbridge, Yagan Square, Forrest Place and Elizabeth Quay and check out our recommended cafes and restaurants? Elizabeth Quay and Forrest Place have water playgrounds, so pack spare clothes!
Fremantle is full of cafes, playgrounds, tourist attractions and markets. Have dinner at the boat harbour, explore the arts centre or prison, or visit one of the Museums or other wonderful attractions.
Swim in the shallow waters of the Harbour, take a walk around the delightful shops and stop for a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants.
Packed with family fun every day from Parks, Playgrounds, Water Parks, Restaurants, Cafes – many have Kids Eat Free, Tourist Attractions as well as a HUGE list of events. Whether you’re looking for something for a few hours, a day trip, check out a tour, a weekend away, what to do in Perth today, or a week’s family holiday, we’ve got it covered!
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Weekend Imagine life as a firefighter and help us celebrate the 125th anniversary of the modern fire and rescue service in Western Australia with a visit to the heritage-listed Perth Central Fire Station. Family friendly highlights over the weekend include: · Exploring the first fire station in the city of Perth · Trying on a brass helmet and dressing-up as a firefighter · Meeting iconic 1990s mascot Freddy the Fire Truck · Playing a trick on the balcony with Igor the Spider · Making your very own Igor the Spider to take home · Striking Read more…
Whether you’re in search of an adventure-packed day or a leisurely family outing, Optus Stadium and its Stadium Park precinct have you covered! Stadium Park is a unique destination where there’s something to do 365 days a year. Enjoy the six nature playgrounds in Stadium Park, bring a picnic, have a BBQ, or ride your bikes along the pathways overlooking the Swan River. How about a tour of Optus Stadium? Take the kids behind-the-scenes on a Stadium Tour for just $18 and they’ll get to see the player’s changerooms and even walk to the edge of the field! For the Read more…
Perth’s Outback Splash is one of WA’s top outdoor entertainment destinations. The family fun park is located on the doorstep of the Swan Valley, just over 30 minutes from the Perth CBD. At the heart of the fun is the park’s first water attraction, the Splash Island waterslide playground. Its island-theme rises three stories high, crowned with a giant tipping bucket that showers delight. It’s especially a hit amongst primary school aged children. The playground features five varied waterslides – some perfect for the little ones and others that challenge the more adventurous, ensuring hours of enjoyment. For the youngest, Octopus Bay Read more…
It’s not just golf; it’s the Par 3 – Golf and Minigolf Busselton! Situated on the historic Old Broadwater Farm in Busselton, Par 3 offers keen golfers, holidaymakers, and families alike a world-class, 18-hole mini golf and a 9-hole par 3 golf course for those looking for more of a short walk. Shaded with Peppermint trees so cool they would make a cucumber envious. Test your skills, patience, and possibly your relationships. Fear not, mum and dad! As you navigate the perplexing fairways, there’s a silver lining – Onsite bar and café! Feed the groms, while sip on a cold Read more…
Discover a hidden treasure in Perth’s northern suburbs – the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens has been captivating visitors since 1981. Experience 36 holes of pure Mini Golf fun set amidst one of Perth’s most picturesque garden settings. Challenge yourself on two distinct courses, the Garden and the Billiard Golf course, that together form Australia’s largest outdoor Mini Golf complex. Each track is masterfully designed with its own unique obstacles, curves, ramps, and challenges. Test your skills and conquer the tricks and traps of these two fantastic Mini Golf courses. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there’s endless fun and Read more…
No visit to Mandurah is complete without jumping on Mandurah Cruises famous Dolphin Cruise & Views Tour. This 1 hour 15-minute cruise is WA’s best value marine tour and suitable for the whole family. Mandurah’s waters are home to more than 100 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins – the largest residential population in Western Australia! See these captivating, wild creatures up close as they feed and play in their natural environment. Dolphin sightings are GUARANTEED on this tour ~ you can travel again free of charge if dolphins aren’t sighted! You’ll travel through the city’s calm inland waterways – Read more…
BOUNCE Joondalup & Cannington are the perfect playground to develop your freestyle tricks these school holidays. It’s the ultimate indoor play area to develop and harness balance, coordination and agility through a unique blend of fun, freestyle, progression and development. Spring into the school holidays with BOUNCE! Come experience the thrill of BOUNCE during this school break and unleash your free spirit. Whether you’re eager to learn new skills, spend time with friends, or reach new levels, make a plan to visit your nearby BOUNCE! BOUNCE Cannington BOUNCEinc offers an unparalleled indoor adventure opportunity. With its distinctive mix of Read more…
EXPLORASAURUS is Perth’s dinosaur themed adventure play centre. EXPLORASAURUS features a five-tier adventure play-ground with slides, tunnels, rope walkways and flying foxes, surrounded by a jungle themed display of animatronic dinosaurs and hands-on, interactive dinosaur exhibits. Features include kid friendly touch screen painting, touch screen jigsaws and quizzes and strength test to compare your power against the mighty TREX! There’s a dinosaur themed bouncy and special play zone with activities and pint-sized climbing and slides just for the toddlers. The air-conditioned centre has dedicated party rooms to make your child’s next party a very memorable event and the 500 sqm Read more…
School Holiday Day Camps Have you got your kids school holidays sorted or need them out of the house? Winter is here at Swan Valley Adventure Centre with a surprise along with the return of our School Holiday Day Camps! With activities in the great outdoors such as the blackout zone, flying fox, commando course, archery and special backwoods cooking experience during our bush craft activity, your kids will leave the computer screens and thrive for memorable adventure! The school holiday adventure day program runs daily from 8.20am – 3.45pm, costs $98.50 including booking fee and no day is the Read more…
Whiteman Park is full of fun and interesting things to do with the kids, every day of the year, and winter/makuru school holidays are no different! Just because it’s wet and wild, doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy a trip to Whiteman Park in July – in fact, the rains bring a whole new dimension to many of the Park’s attractions. Try to get a selfie with some native wildlife at Caversham Wildlife Park, explore the Children’s Forest with activity sheets in hand, hop aboard the vintage trains and trams or explore the museums. There are so many opportunities Read more…
A swashbuckling adventure awaits you onboard Mandurah’s very own pirate ship. Unleash your inner pirate as the custom-built vessel embarks on a 45 minute adventure around Mandurah’s luxurious waterways. Our interactive crew in full pirate costume will be sure to point out the spectacular waterside mansions and keep the whole family entertained with their pirate antics as you look out for Mandurah’s famous bottlenose dolphins. Take cherished photos of your little pirates steering the ship’s wheel, or ringing the bell. The Pirate Cruise delivers an unforgettable experience for the whole family combining local knowledge and pirate jokes, there really Read more…
Our specially designed children’s indoor play centre at Lollipop’s Wanneroo is built to help children of all ages challenge themselves whilst being active…all while having the best fun EVER! Our indoor play centre also offers a dedicated toddler area, where our littlest guests can safely play on a range of equipment designed to help them learn through play. No big kids allowed! One entry price offers all day entry and unlimited play on our huge range of equipment and activities in our play centre, including our Pirate Ship amusement ride, rock climbing wall and exciting AirPlay feature loved by kids Read more…
Do more, SEA more these school holidays at AQWA At AQWA there’s more than 45 animal exhibits and 12,000kms of WA coastline to explore! But if that’s not enough marine amazement for you – you can do and SEA even more throughout the April School Holidays! Don’t miss the heart-warming Magical Weedy Seadragon theatre show that the whole family will adore, created by Breaksea Productions and coming exclusively to AQWA for the school holidays. AQWA’s popular Marine Science Programs for ages 6-16 are back, offering something totally out of the box (and off the screens!) to keep the kids entertained Read more…
Pop into Scitech these school holidays! Explore how technology can integrate with your body and enhance your abilities in the ‘Human Potential’ feature exhibition. Unravel the unexpected in the new ‘Mystery Hunters’ science show. Work together to “code” a human in the Exactly Right challenge. Help a cat and mouse find a way to live together in harmony in the ‘Quiet as a Mouse’ puppet show. Follow astronomers from around the globe, as they decipher the code of starlight in the planetarium. Plus, there’s heaps of workshops, coding and more! There’s something for everyone at Scitech these school holidays, Read more…
VRACE is Perth’s only full-motion racing hub for people ages 6+ based in central Osborne Park. Their state-of-the-art racing simulators offer 6 degrees of freedom, allowing for the most immersive racing experience possible. They cater for kids’ birthday parties wanting to experience the world of virtual reality. All sessions are under the guidance of experienced and professional staff, introducing kids to their competitive side in a safe and fun environment. Paired with VR goggles, professional-grade racing wheels and pedals, it creates the closest experience of driving a real car without the cost or consequences. Fun For All Kids VRACE Read more…
Enjoy the adventure of being captain for the day as you cruise Mandurah’s beautiful inland waterways and take in the amazing scenery. You can head into the marina where you will see all the spectacular boats before coming back to the estuary and into the e canals where you can view all the amazing homes. For longer hires, you can even head up the Murray river up to the Ravenswood hotel or to boundary island for a bit of fishing or crabbing. There is lots of wildlife to see with birds such as Pelicans, Swans and Cormorants as well as Read more…
Enjoy a fun family day on the ice at Cockburn Ice Arena! Ice skating is the perfect kids’ activity that can be enjoyed all year round. See falling snow, play games on the ice, enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat, even give our ice bykes a go – there’s heaps to do! Family Weekend and School Holiday Fun We run 23 ice skating sessions each week during the school holidays, and run a demonstration at the beginning to show the kids some ice skating basics! Staff are on the ice during school holiday sessions and are there to Read more…
Glowing Rooms 3D Mini-Golf Escape the everyday as you navigate your way around hidden obstacles in the extraordinary settings of Glowing Rooms Australia! With more than 800sqm of indoor space and never exceeding more than 60 customers on-site at any one time, it is safe to say that Glowing Rooms is one of the safest places for your school holiday activities. All equipment is sanitised after every single use. Let your imagination guide you as you enter the fully airconditioned 3D world of glow in the dark mini-golf. Marvel at the special effects, which come to life when seen through Read more…
The Aviation Heritage Museum located in Bull Creek provides a unique museum that collects, conserves, and gives a home to aircraft and other artefacts which make up Western Australian’s rich aviation history. The museum is the focus for many Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA) commemoration activities with displays commemorating the achievements and sacrifice of Air Force personnel in war and peace. The Aviation Heritage Museum’s talented volunteers have designed, donated, and built an amazing array of aviation displays that include 30 aircraft and thousands of aviation pieces to help tell the story of our aviation history and heritage. The Read more…
Escape Rooms are themed puzzle rooms where you are completely immersed into a new reality and you must use the clues around the room to complete your tasks and escape in 60 minutes or less. Think you can solve a crime, book The Pursuit. Or is breaking out of jail more your style, Wanted is the game for you. Want to save the kingdom from an evil ruler, then Knightfall is your quest. Bookings are essential and can be made by visiting www.timesup-escape.com.au Buggybuddys Review Time’s Up Escape Rooms, Wanneroo Read more…
Opening Hours: Forest Train – every Saturday plus WA school holiday Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steam Ranger – every Sunday plus Wednesdays during school holidays Buggybuddys Review Hotham Valley Railway – Dwellingup Read more…
Fun Climb – Auto belay climbing sessions now at Summit Now an Olympic sport, climbing is super popular. At Summit we have created a space and community that is inclusive to all levels of climbers. With two locations, Malaga and West Perth, and two different facilities offering different climbing styles, Summit has something to everyone. New to Summit Malaga, Fun Climb is an auto belay climbing session; just clip in and start climbing in our amazing instructor lead climbing sessions these school holidays. Parents can relax in the observation deck during the one hour climbing session and catch some great Read more…
Xcape at the Cape – South West’s Premier Fun Park GET WET H2O. AMAZ’N’ LAZER TAG. KIDZONE. JUMP ’N’ TRAMP. WACKY PUTT. Enjoy a Coffee, Lunch & Delicious Two Fat Cows Ice-Cream Stay Cool on the Water Slide & GET WET H2O Attractions Shoot it Out in LAZER TAG. Kids Fun in the KIDZONE. Buggybuddys Reviews Xscape at the Cape Amaze ‘n’ Lazer Tag Get Wet H20 at Xscape at the Cape, Dunsborough Xscape at the Cape Fun Park, Dunsborough Read more…
The Pottery Playroom is Perth’s only ceramic painting studio and cafe with a FREE soft play area (don’t forget your socks)! READ OUR REVIEW: Pottery Playroom, Joondalup Read more…
The magical world of internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo arrives in Mandurah on 12th November 2022 and runs for at least 12 months The ‘Giants of Mandurah’ is a free outdoor exhibition celebrating the extraordinary beauty and importance of protecting our natural world, including Mandurah’s globally significant Ramsar-listed wetlands, unique waterways, bushland and wildlife Buggybuddys Review Thomas Dambo | Giants of Mandurah Read more…
