Hillarys Boat Harbour
Hillarys Boat Harbour
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Discover one of Perths most iconic tourist destinations - Hillarys Boat Harbour - home to unique attractions, waterfront dining and retail shopping. Located just 20 minutes from Perth CBD, Hillarys Boat Harbour is easily accessible via car or public transport; BY CAR •Enter onto the Mitchell Freeway Route 2 northbound and continue straight. • Exit at Route 82 Hepburn Avenue and continue straight. This road will take you directly to Hillarys Boat Harbour. • No parking fees with ample parking bays available. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT FRO THE CBD • From the Perth Underground Train Station catch the Joondalup Train from Platform 1 and get off at Warwick Train Station – a 14-minute journey time. • From Warwick Train station catch the 423 Bus to Hillarys Boat Harbour – an 18-minute journey time. • Total journey – 32 minutes.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- aprilnyeoSingapore, Singapore444 contributionsDay trip at Hillary’s Boat HarbourNice drive from Perth City Center. Many selections of dining. It’s a family hangout place, great view! If you are heading to islands for other adventures, this is the place to book ferry tickets etc. it’s cheaper than guided tours.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 April 2024
- barbara622Hillesley, United Kingdom496 contributionsWorth a visitOver from the uk my 15th visit to Perth …. Been to Hillary’s Boat Harbour so many times …. A good place to sit and have a coffee and just chill out or have food …. Shops still the same since my first visit 19 years ago ….Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 7 June 2024
- Andy FDevizes, United Kingdom1,391 contributionsQuite A DestinationThis place is bigger than you might expect. Apart from all the boat/ yacht mooorings, the place is full of shops and places to eat - quite a destination in itself. We caught the ferry to/ from Rottnest Island here. Plenty to keep waiting passengers amused.Visited October 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 9 October 2024
- *どんなモンタナNagoya, Japan168 contributionsToo bad there aren't many shops.Visit Rodness Island Tour as the starting point for the fast ferry to the island. It takes less than an hour for the ferry to depart. It's a shame that there are fewer shopping shops than I ever imagined. It was early in the morning, but it was summer vacation and the swimming facilities were very popular for children fishing.Visited January 2025Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 January 2025
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LMCM111
Perth, Australia692 contributions
Oct 2021
First visit to Hillarys and enjoyed it very much. Weather was wet and windy but much of the boardwalk was under cover so it didn't slow us down much. Also an adjacent sheltered beach. Great spot to watch the boats in the harbour, and lots of parking. Quiet during the day and a bit busier at night, I suspect it would be more crowded on the weekend.
Written 23 October 2021
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stevebintley
Bedford, UK9,163 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Nice little harbour to roam around with plenty of boats and waterside houses to admire. Outside of the bars there isn’t anywhere really to sit, and a lot of the stores and restaurants seem to have shut down which is a shame, but what is there is decent. With the nearby kids waterpark facilities it’s somewhere for the whole family and makes it easy to spend a number of hours in the area.
Written 16 January 2024
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melanie r
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
We LOVED Hillary’s boat harbour. We were visiting from Sydney and returned a few times in our 7 days trip. It was great for small children, there were lots of great eateries, and the small theme park had great staff who were very friendly and ensured we had a great time!
Written 7 February 2023
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les b
Perth, Australia574 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is October with Summer only a couple of months away so why are half the shops and Catering Premises are EMPTY We are told this is a Tourist Attraction so I wonder what our WA tourists will think of this venue. Used to have a Big Water Slide etc etc. Still a good location for locals but boy, could it be better
Written 10 October 2023
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minined
Perth, Australia16 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
The Boat harbour is a great retreat on a hot day or a rainy waters night. Most of the main walk ways are covered. Throw on a jacket on a cold night & off you go. There are plenty of cafes & coffee sops scattered around, as well as some fine restaurants. Great family environment.
Written 13 March 2021
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So glad you enjoyed your time at the Harbour! There is definitely a great selection of places to eat to suit everyone and an array of boutique retail shops to browse.
Thanks for your feedback and hopefully we see you again soon :)
Written 16 August 2021
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Chizzel
Perth, Australia2,440 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
This harbour offers a great fishing platform for many a Fisher.
The rock wall is usually full of fisherman lined up all the wall to the end. You can usually also see children on the concrete platform inside the harbour.
This is a good place to let the kids have a fish whilst you fetch a coffee from one of the cafes situated on the Boardwalk.
The rock wall is usually full of fisherman lined up all the wall to the end. You can usually also see children on the concrete platform inside the harbour.
This is a good place to let the kids have a fish whilst you fetch a coffee from one of the cafes situated on the Boardwalk.
Written 24 February 2021
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We do get a lot of fishers at Hillarys and is suited to families of all ages. While the rock wall is more suited to older children the Jetty behind AQWA is safer option for families of young children. With Allycats coffee shop at the end of the jetty, your cuppa is just a few steps away :)
Written 16 August 2021
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Lorraine L
Tarwin Lower, Australia3,584 contributions
Sept 2021
We visited here on our son's recommendation and we were glad we did. The wharf is surrounded by many shops, cafes, restaurants and bars and there is lots of variety to choose from if you are intending to eat here. There is a small beach area which they were lightly dredging at the time we were there. We stopped off for a beer tasting paddle at 3 Sheets where we sat at the window and could see right out to the harbour. There s something for everyone here.
Written 19 September 2021
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Hey Lorraine
Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback and so glad you enjoyed your time with us. It is certainly a great place with heaps of variety to suit any indulgence. The view from 3 Sheets is amazing overlooking the beach and Harbour.
Hopefully we see you again! :)
Written 27 September 2021
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Traveller160960
Albany, Australia8 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
The atmosphere is family friendly and a free movie was held on the boardwalk if you wished to sit and enjoy. Food outlets were plentiful and plenty of choices for an ice cream to follow up.
Families were enjoying a swim close by as it was a very warm evening.
No need to be lonely, come down and people watch and soak up the atmosphere. Even tho very busy, parking was not a problem for us.
Families were enjoying a swim close by as it was a very warm evening.
No need to be lonely, come down and people watch and soak up the atmosphere. Even tho very busy, parking was not a problem for us.
Written 27 January 2021
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The Boardwalk hosts a range of activities for families all year round with heaps of dining choices available to watch the entertainment from. Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all upcoming events and hopefully we see you again soon :)
Written 16 August 2021
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Chizzel
Perth, Australia2,440 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is a local favourite and also a great place for tourists to visit.
Situated behind a sea wall it boasts AQWA and a wide choice of options. As it is on a boardwalk you can always find a spot to sit and chill.
There is no shortage of restaurants bars or a pub. You can get a meal whether it be breakfast lunch or dinner. Can get a full meal or just grab some fish & chips or a kebab and watch the scenery.
This is a favourite with northern suburbs locals as it had a family environment with kid safe beach and aquatic fun options for kids in the summer months. I come here all year round and always enjoy my visits.
Situated behind a sea wall it boasts AQWA and a wide choice of options. As it is on a boardwalk you can always find a spot to sit and chill.
There is no shortage of restaurants bars or a pub. You can get a meal whether it be breakfast lunch or dinner. Can get a full meal or just grab some fish & chips or a kebab and watch the scenery.
This is a favourite with northern suburbs locals as it had a family environment with kid safe beach and aquatic fun options for kids in the summer months. I come here all year round and always enjoy my visits.
Written 13 January 2020
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Mark Horwood l
10 contributions
Jan 2023
Great place for toddlers to waddle in the water. With a safe and shallow bay for littles to play in the sand and get experience in the ocean, Hillays is a brilliant spot for families. All the facilities needs, fast food, taverns. shade, shops and showers. Protected beach so tiny waves.
Written 8 January 2023
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FrequentFlier593167
Perth, Australia
My dogs are going to be in a pram can they go around hillsrys
Written 14 March 2021
Simon W
Hocking, Australia
Hi can I walk my down around the hilarys boat harbour and get a takeaway with the dog on a lead. Thanks
Written 21 October 2017
Yes you can there are lots of dogs but they have to be on a leash
Written 21 October 2017
It is not actually a dog beach. Many people walk their dogs along the board walk on a lead, there is a coffee shop behind the yacht club that is dog friendly and provides water bowls etc.
Written 28 September 2016
How to get from perth city centre to hilarys
Written 5 May 2015
The easiest way to Hillarys is by public transport. Take the Joondalup line traib towards Bulter at the Perth Underground Station. Stop at Warrick station then take the 423 bus. This bus will terninate right at Hillarys. The teip will take avout 1.5 hrs.
Going back will be the same route.
If you are travelling as a family, buy the fanily all day ticket which will cost you just more than $11.
Written 5 May 2015
Are the side show alley type rides currently operating, and is so, what are the hours
Written 28 January 2015
No hey are not, there is a smaller type water park - excellent for the kids and ride beside the swimming lagoon. Have fun!
Written 30 January 2015
We are visiting 16th Aug for 9'days, what will the weather be like?
Written 18 January 2015
The weather will be mild but nice for getting around, spend a morning in kings park and have lunch in zamias, you will never forget it
Written 20 January 2015
Any fishing charters available from Hillary's Boat Harbour that are recommended ? half day preferably.
Written 14 January 2015
You might do better from fremantle, it is also a great place to visit.try freofish on Internet
Written 20 January 2015
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