Family-Friendly Attractions In Perth

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan River, with honour avenues, plus war & historic memorials. · Dogs allowed

Fraser Ave, Perth WA 6005, Australia

Elizabeth Quay

Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums.

The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Perth Zoo

Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes.

20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia

Caversham Wildlife Park

Family-run wildlife park featuring around 200 species, plus farm shows & up-close animal encounters.

Whiteman Park, Whiteman Drive East, Whiteman WA 6068, Australia

Hyde Park

Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. · Dogs allowed

Vincent St &, William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Whiteman Park

Spacious park & conservation reserve in Perth’s Swan Valley, plus a transportation heritage museum. · Dogs allowed

233 Drumpellier Drive formerly, 99 Lord Street, Whiteman WA 6068, Australia

Yagan Square

Public space with a market hall, gardens & sculptures, plus the illuminated Perth Digital Tower.

Cnr Wellington Street and, William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail.

Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Sir James Mitchell Park

Peaceful area for waterside picnics & strolls, with kayak & catamaran rentals from a pier. · Dogs allowed

Mill Point Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia

ESCAPE THIS - Northbridge

48 Lake St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Lesmurdie Falls National Park

Park known for its waterfall, hiking trails & lookouts with Perth views, plus wildflowers in spring. · Dogs allowed

Forrestfield WA 6058, Australia

Lake Monger Reserve

Leafy reservoir home to waterbirds like swans & pelicans, with trails, lookout spots & a playground. · Dogs allowed

Lake Monger Dr, West Leederville WA 6007, Australia

The Bell Tower

Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views.

Barrack Square, Riverside Dr, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Tomato Lake

· Dogs allowed

Oats St, Kewdale WA 6105, Australia

Perth Cultural Centre

Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries.

and, Francis Street, William St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Woodbridge Riverside Park

· Dogs allowed

First Ave, Woodbridge WA 6056, Australia

May Drive Parkland

· Dogs allowed

May Dr, Kings Park WA 6005, Australia

State War Memorial

Park with an obelisk & other war memorials honoring Australians who sacrificed for their country.

Fraser Ave, Kings Park WA 6005, Australia

Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square

· Dogs allowed

Wellington St, Perth WA 6004, Australia

The Perth Mint

Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house.

310 Hay St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia

Jacob's Ladder

A popular place for exercising, this 242-step, concrete staircase offers landings & panoramic views.

1 Cliff St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia

Kent Street Weir Park

· Dogs allowed

Kent St, Wilson WA 6107, Australia

McCallum Park

· Dogs allowed

Garland St, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia

Queens Gardens

Flowers, tree-dotted lawns & lakes filled with water lilies & black swans, plus a Peter Pan statue. · Dogs allowed

Hay St &, Hale St, Perth WA 6004, Australia

Victoria Gardens

· Dogs allowed

10 Royal St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia

Garvey Park

· Dogs allowed

Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot WA 6104, Australia

Lake Gwelup Reserve

· Dogs allowed

46 Huntriss Rd, Gwelup WA 6018, Australia

Russell Square

· Dogs allowed

James St & Shenton Street, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Lesmurdie Falls

7 Silver Rd, Lesmurdie WA 6076, Australia

Scitech

Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows.

City West Centre Corner Railway Street &, Sutherland St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia

Neil McDougall Park

· Dogs allowed

18 Ley St, Como WA 6152, Australia

Gwelup Secret Garden

2 Careniup Ave, Gwelup WA 6018, Australia

DNA Tower

Forrest Dr, Kings Park WA 6005, Australia

Clarko Reserve

Grassy beachside park attracting families with BBQ grills, a picnic shelter & kids' play equipment. · Dogs allowed

W Coast Dr, Trigg WA 6029, Australia

Braithwaite Park

· Dogs allowed

197 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016, Australia

Supreme Court Gardens

2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Lilac Hill Park

· Dogs allowed

850 W Swan Rd, Caversham WA 6055, Australia

Harold Boas Gardens

· Dogs allowed

Wellington St & Havelock St, Unit 3/162 Colin St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia

Mardalup Park

· Dogs allowed

Brown St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia

Gooseberry Hill National Park

1 Zig Zag Scenic Dr, Gooseberry Hill WA 6076, Australia

G.O. Edwards Park

· Dogs allowed

173 Burswood Rd, Burswood WA 6100, Australia

Giant Boab 'Gija Jumulu'

Kings Park WA 6005, Australia

Bold Park

Large urban wilderness with lakes & trails, sheltering bats, possums, kookaburras & kingfishers. · Dogs allowed

Perry Lakes Dr, City Beach WA 6015, Australia

Kalamunda National Park

Schipp Rd, Piesse Brook WA 6076, Australia

Rocky Pool

Natural river pool edged by rocks, popular for swimming & accessed by a rugged, looped bush walk.

Piesse Brook WA 6076, Australia

Chidley Point Reserve

· Dogs allowed

4 Caporn St, Mosman Park WA 6012, Australia

Barrack Street Jetty

Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Ozone Reserve

· Dogs allowed

1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth WA 6004, Australia

Forrest Place

Forrest Pl, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Point Resolution Reserve

· Dogs allowed

Dalkeith WA 6009, Australia