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For the kids · Perth, Australia

7 Things to Do in Perth with Kids

Parks, zoos, hands-on museums and rides: the Perth the kids will actually remember.

Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 23 tracked Perth places. Updated monthly.

  1. Perth Zoo

    Park & nature

    Perth Zoo is a major zoological garden set along the Swan River, home to over 1,200 animals from Australia and beyond.

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  2. Supreme Court Gardens

    Park & natureFree entry

    Supreme Court Gardens is a serene park located in the heart of Perth, Western Australia, at the corner of Barrack Street and Adelaide Terrace.

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  3. Hyde Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Hyde Park is a beloved urban oasis in Perth, located at the corner of Vincent and William Streets.

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  4. Perth Concert Hall (Western Australia)

    Entertainment

    Perth Concert Hall stands as a premier performance venue on the banks of the Swan River, renowned for its exceptional acoustics that attract world-class orchestras and soloists.

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  5. His Majesty's Theatre, Perth

    Entertainment

    His Majesty's Theatre is a grand Edwardian-style venue and the oldest working theatre in Western Australia.

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  6. West Australian Symphony Orchestra

    Entertainment

    The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is a cornerstone of Perth's cultural scene, offering a diverse program of classical masterpieces, contemporary works, film scores, and family-friendly performances.

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  7. Canning River Regional Park

    Park & nature

    Canning River Regional Park offers a serene escape along the banks of the Canning River, featuring extensive walking and cycling trails that wind through wetlands, woodlands, and open grasslands.

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How we pick these

We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 23 Perth places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.

Good to know

Best for

Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.

Beat the queues

Popular museums and parks in Perth are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.

Rainy-day backup

Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.

Common questions

Is Perth good to visit with kids?+

Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.

What can you do for free with kids in Perth?+

Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Perth for the full set.

How many days do you need in Perth with children?+

Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.

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