Husband Rd, Mandurah
Abingdon Miniature Village’s display of scale model miniatures of historic buildings from the UK, is set amongst 4 acres of magnificent award winning gardens.
- A 1000m² hedge maze, circular maze
- model train town, mini golf
- secret garden, lakes
- water features
- picnic areas
- playground
- BBQ areas are some of the many experiences that Abingdon Miniature Village will provide.
- the beautiful heritage tearoom ‘Ruby House’ where you can enjoy Morning & afternoon teas, Devonshire’s & light lunches.
179 Progress Drv, Bibra Lake
Season starts on Sat 26th Sept
10.00am – 5.00pm
Early Bird Season Pass Special – On Sale Now:
2 Sept 10.00am- 25 Sept 4.00pm
An Adventure World Season Pass entitles the holder to unlimited entry and fun in the park, great in-park discounts and can used every single day of the season that the park is open. Check here for more details.
AQWA – 9447 7500
91 Southside Drive, Hillarys
AQWA is Australia’s most spectacular aquarium and features giant sharks, stingrays and turtles, beautiful living coral reefs, interactive fun and the world’s largest collection of WA marine life.
Ocean Safaris – 14th Sept – 14th Nov
Search for sea lions, humpback whales & dolphins
AQWA adventures
Guided snorkel with qualified SCUBA divers to explore the reef and encounter sharks, stingray, turtles and thousands of fishes.
304-308 South Western Hwy, Wungong
Opened to the public in 1995, the Armadale Reptile Centre houses a large variety of native reptiles (approximately 200 reptiles are housed at the Centre!!) and other wildlife with over 50 different species on display including:
- Venomous snakes
- Python
- Lizards
- Fruit Bats
- Frogs
- Wombats
- Possums
- Eagles
- Kangaroos
- Crocodiles
Whiteman Park, Ellenbrook
The Bennett Brook Railway winds for six kilometres through bushland and includes a number of restored station buildings. Catch a bushland loop train ride from the Village Junction Station or jump aboard at Mussel Pool Station (weekends only). Special programs and events including birthday parties can be booked .
All day fares:
Adults $8, Children (6 –16 yrs) $4, Toddlers $2
Castledare Miniature Railways operates
The 1st Sunday of each month
Niana Station Castledare Place Wilson
11am – 3:00pm
The 3rd Sunday of each month
Wilson Park Station Kent St. Wilson (Kent St. Weir)
10am – 2pm.
Entry to the grounds and use of the facilities is free. Access to the trains is by the walk way and stations. All other access is restricted on running days.
“We went to a fabulous place on the weekend in Wilson called Castledare Railway which had mini steam trains for kids to ride on. It was great and included a playground, picnic and BBQ facilities, walking trails and access to the Canning River for kayaks and canoes.”
Lot 103, Nettleton Rd, Byford
Cohunu Koala Park is located on fourteen hectares of natural Australian bushland just 40 minutes from Perth.
Come and make friends with some of the unique Australian fauna living in the park. Stroll the bush tracks and pathways. Hand feed many of the free roaming animals. Have a chat with over 30 talking parrots, see dingoes, kangaroos, emus, deer and koalas, just to name a few of the animals that live at the park.
128 John St, Henley Brook
Open from 10:30am – 5.00pm
- Lots of farm animals such as alpaca, llama, ponies, rabbits, miniature donkeys & mules etc.
- Feed the lambs, nurse a chick, bunny or guinea pig.
- Bouncy castle
- Play areas
- Train rides
1 The Terrace, Fremantle
Various tours of the prison are available, here’s a taster of what’s available:
Tunnel tour
Trek through sections of the labyrinth of tunnels on foot, then borad the replica convict punts to explore the submerged passageways accessible only by boat.
Ages 12 – 15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult
Torchlight Tour
Explore the darker side of the Fremantle Prison story at night on an eerie tour by torchlight.
Ages 10+ This experience involves a number of suprises and is not recommended for children under 10.
1098 Military Rd, Gingin
At the Gravity Discovery Centre their goal is to unleash the joy of finding things out. All of their exhibits (and education modules for schools) are designed to be fun. The joyful exhilaration of students and families repeating Galileo’s famous experiments from the Leaning Tower of Gingin has to be seen (and heard!) to be believed!
22 Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour
Click here for Opening hours
Activities and attractions include:
- Heated waterslides are now open at the weekends – under 6’s need to be accompanied
- Rock Climbing Wall
- High Ropes Course – 10 year olds +
- Wacky Putt Miniature Golf – 18 interactive holes
- Jungle Mountain & Somersault Trampolines – Children must be 1.2m and under 72kg
- All New Kiddeez Zone – great for the little ones
The Etmilyn Forest Train
Departs from Dwellingup Station
11am and 2pm
Every Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday
School holidays; Sat – Sun, Tues – Thurs, however call 9221 4444 to confirm.
Note: Steam trains do not run from Nov – April due to fire risks.
80 Lansdale Road, Darch
Open Every Day
9am – 3pm
$4 entry (children under 2 are FREE)
- Feed the farm animals
- Play in the Sun Safe Playground
- Visit the Herb Garden
- Follow the Gnome trail
- School holiday activities
1635 Neaves Rd, Bullsbrook
Lose yourself in 32 acres of gardens and parklands and discover a unique range of attractions such as
- 2500m sq Timber maze, with supa slide and lookout tower
- 2 pine mazes
- Tayla’s tangle – 75 metres of colourful rope intertwined between posts to form a tangled web.
- Danae’s dilemma – a devious no left-hand turn maze.
- Phil’s frustration – super tricky no right-hand turn maze.
- Walk in native bird aviary
- Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus – Koalas are open to the public at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
- 9 holes mini & disc golf
- Garden chess
- Picnic and BBQ facilities
- Cafe Iguana
157 Paganoni Rd, Karnup
7 days a week
10.00am – 5.00pm
Perth’s Premier ‘Hands On’ Wildlife Park.
Pat & Chat
- Personal encounters with Koalas, Wombats, Snakes and Dingoes
- 11.30 am and 2.30pm
Koala Experiences
Go behind the scenes and meet all our koalas first hand, find out more about our every increasing ever expanding colony of Koalas. Have a pat, a cuddle and get to hold a koala and take as many photos as you can.
1635 Neaves Rd, Bullsbrook
Lose yourself in 32 acres of gardens and parklands and discover a unique range of attractions such as
- 2500m sq Timber maze, with supa slide and lookout tower
- 2 pine mazes
- Tayla’s tangle – 75 metres of colourful rope intertwined between posts to form a tangled web.
- Danae’s dilemma – a devious no left-hand turn maze.
- Phil’s frustration – super tricky no right-hand turn maze.
- Walk in native bird aviary
- Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus – Koalas are open to the public at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
- 9 holes mini & disc golf
- Garden chess
- Picnic and BBQ facilities
- Cafe Iguana
39 Northside Drive, Hillarys
Swan Valley Oasis Resort
10250 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook
Supa golf
Ages 6+ year olds
Adventure Putt
Ages 2+ year olds
310 Hay St, East Perth
Opened in 1899 in response to the discovery of rich gold deposits in Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. Learn the history of the prospectors and diggers and view some of the golden treasures from around the world.
The 19th Century Melting House has walls embedded with gold dust - witness traditional techniques of transforming pure molten gold into solid gold bars.
Gold Pour happens weekdays every hour on the hour from 10am – 4pm or weekends 10am, 11am or 12pm.
337 Walnut Rd, Bickley
Perth Observatory is Australia’s oldest continuously operating professional observatory and WA’s premier astronomical institution. In recognition of its scientific, cultural and historical significance, Perth Observatory was entered on the State’s Heritage Register in 2005.
Visitors will get to use their 30″ (76cm) telescope, the largest telescope in regular public use in the southern hemisphere.
Perth Zoo - 9474 0444 or 9474 3551 (24hr info line)
20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth
City West, Sutherland St, West Perth
Horizon Planetarium
An indoor theatre that presents high tech multi-media shows about our night sky, the solar system and beyond.
Cosmic Collisions – everyday 1.30pm
The Late Show – weekdays 2.45pm and weekends 3.30pm
Zula Patrol – weekdays 10.45am and weekends 11.ooam
The Search for Life – weekends 2.30pm
Astronaut – weekdays 11.45am and weekends 12.00pm
The Puppet Theatre - (check showtimes at Scitech)
Ages 3 – 7 year olds
One Fine Day - Gotcha the Goanna and his friends are keeping an eye on the weather.
Rainbow’s End - Go on a hot air balloon ride and use your senses to discover the mysteries of a rainbow.
Science Shows - (check showtimes at Scitech)
Think Quick – We all have a brain, but how much do we know about it? Explore the amazing world of brain research and find how each of us can learn to Think Quick!
Flour, Fuel & Farts – Did you know that everything around you is a chemical? Even your body and brain are built on chemicals.
25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo
Ages: 4 – 15 year olds
Botanic Golf and Billiard Golf combine to create Australia’s largest mini golf complex. No matter what your age or skill level, you are sure to have lots of laughs and create many happy memories as you attempt to conquer the tricks and traps of our two great mini golf courses. It’s terrific fun for the whole family!
Lot 99, Lord St, Whiteman
There’s so much to do at Whiteman Park during normal times let alone the holidays. See Birds of Prey, The Caversham Wildlife Park, Motor Museum of WA, The Children’s Forest, train & tram rides.
Open 7 days 8.30am – 6.00pm
For November events click here
