Top 10 Family Friendly Things to Do in Perth
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Caversham Wildlife Park
Contact:
- +61 8 9248 1984
- visit website
Location:
- Lord Street
- Whiteman Park
- Perth,WA6068
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Description:
Caversham Wildlife Park is home to 2,000 species of Australian animals and birds, and it's no regular zoo - you can walk through most of the animal enclosures, feed the kangaroos, pat the koalas and hold a wombat, if you're strong enough! The farm show demonstrates life on an Aussie farm with chances to milk a cow, bottle feed a lamb or learn to crack a whip. Take a picnic to enjoy on the grass next to the kangaroo enclosure or use the barbecues in nearby Whiteman Park.
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Kings Park & Botanic Gardens
Contact:
- +61 8 9480 3600
- visit website
Location:
- Fraser Avenue
- Perth,WA6005
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Description:
Kings Park, Perth's answer to Central Park, is a short walk uphill from the city centre and has 400 hectares of parks and bush to enjoy. Views over the city of Perth and the Swan River abound from the front of the park, where you can walk the Federation Walkway and explore the Botanic Gardens with thousands of examples of native wildflowers, trees and birdlife. Stop for a meal at Fraser's Restaurant or grab a snack at the cafe; watch the kids play at the Synergy Parkland or if you're feeling fit, climb the DNA Tower.
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Penguin Island
Contact:
- +61 8 9483 1111(Tourist Information)
- visit website
Location:
- Off Archadia Drive
- Rockingham,WA6169
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Description:
Penguin Island, near Rockingham in Perth's south, can be reached by a short ferry ride. On the island you'll find a sanctuary for Little Penguins at the Discovery Centre, and a breeding ground for seagulls; take a boat ride to nearby Seal Island to watch sea lions lazing on the beach. Tour operators in the area also offer the chance to swim with dolphins and go whale-watching.
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Western Australian Museum
Contact:
- +61 8 9212 3700
- visit website
Location:
- James Street
- Perth Cultural Centre
- Perth,WA6000
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Description:
Not only is the Western Australian Museum full of dinosaurs, butterflies and Aboriginal heritage items, it even has free entry. Numerous permanent exhibitions explore the history of Western Australia and rotating traveling exhibitions keep the museum interesting for return visits. You can visit the original Old Perth Gaol prison, and kids especially love the dinosaur section inside the museum.
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Cottesloe Beach
Contact:
- +61 8 9285 5000
- visit website
Location:
- 109 Broome Street
- Cottesloe
- Cottesloe,WA6011
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Description:
One of the most popular beaches in Perth, Cottesloe is easily accessible by train and sports a great array of cafes, restaurants and pubs along Marine Parade, the main street nearby. Take a dip with the local early morning swimmers, have a picnic lunch on the sand or on the grass under the pine trees, and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean in the evening. Regular patrols from the local Surf Lifesaving Club help make "Cott" a safe and fun place to swim.
