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Hillarys Boat Harbour
4.5
#1 of 8 things to do in Hillarys
Marinas
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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Neighbourhood: Sorrento
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We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
160 within 5 kms
Mia Cucina
492
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Australian
3 Sheets Restaurant
597
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
Chocolateria San Churro
211
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • Gluten Free Options
Dome
230
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Australian
Ishka Restaurant at The Breakwater
339
0.3 km$$$$ • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Bellissimo Gelato
42
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert
Grill'd Hillarys
185
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Fast food • Australian
Top Catch Fish & Chips
52
0.4 km$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Alleycats Espresso
4
0.4 km$ • American • Australian
Purple Goat Cafe
132
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Australian • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
35 within 10 kms
Sorrento Quay Boardwalk
180
0.4 kmPiers & Boardwalks
Sorrento Beach
119
1.5 kmBeaches
Mullaloo Beach
221
Beaches
Mawson Park
39
1.8 kmParks
Scarborough Beach
1,118
Beaches
Whitfords Nodes Park
8
1.9 kmParks
Mettam's Pool
164
Beaches
The Piazza Whitfords
17
1.9 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Pinnaroo Point Beach
17
2.2 kmBeaches
Trigg Beach
178
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  • Mark Horwood l
    10 contributions
    Beginers beach for toddlers and families
    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.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 8 January 2023
  • melanie r
    Sydney, Australia2 contributions
    Excellent
    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!
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 February 2023
  • les b
    Perth, Australia562 contributions
    REALLY
    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
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 October 2023
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les b
Perth, Australia562 contributions
REALLY
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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Lachlan H
Hunter Valley68 contributions
Lovely area on the water
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Great area for family's to go have a swim and just relax, plenty of restaurants and other speciality shops to buy food and drinks, plus souvenirs. Or just bring a picnic basket.
Written 6 April 2023
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les b
Perth, Australia562 contributions
GREEDY MANAGEMENT
Mar. 2023
As locals we find the venue is great but SO MANY SHOPS ARE EMPTY AS ARE CATERING VENUES. When will the management listen and drop their HIGH RENTS so people can afford to have a business here. This is supposed to be a Tourist Destination and yet some many people have gone out of business here. We walked all around and spent money here as we feel sorry for those that are open and struggling
Written 22 March 2023
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melanie r
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Excellent
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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DeniseRoache
Puerto Princesa, Philippines75 contributions
Great Place
Jan. 2023
Lovely area for safe kid swimming, boutique shopping and board walking. Plenty of lovely boats to ogle too!
Written 26 January 2023
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Odyssey454484
5 contributions
DISABLED TOILET STILL BROKEN
Jan. 2023
Once again this toilet has been closed and broken for 2 mths. Unacceptable disgraceful. It’s discrimination of the worst kind. You MUST provide working disabled toilets amongst all the eateries.
Written 25 January 2023
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Mark Horwood l
10 contributions
Beginers beach for toddlers and families
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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les b
Perth, Australia562 contributions
GHOST TOWN
Oct. 2022
Shame on the owners as there are so many vacant premises. Why..... because businesses have to pay too much rent. This place should be busy ALL year round. We are locals and if you go there in the daytime, the place is like a ghost town with not much open and those that are do limited hours. And thats in October/November when there should be crowds. If thats not bad enough the old site for the big water slide is still vacant.
Written 21 November 2022
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Stephanie B
Perth, Australia16 contributions
Friday night at Hilary's Boat Harbour
Sep. 2022
We left a private function at 11 pm to return to our car when we were abused and harassed by numerous gangs of youths hanging around the marina. We were intimidated and scared. Not the family-friendly place I remember it to be. Where was the security to move the youths on?
Written 24 September 2022
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David A
Perth, Australia1 contribution
Very bad
Jan. 2022
We took 3 grandchildren to the Local Shack at Hillarys, this evening, very disappointing chips mushy and only just warm, kids fish & chips was an insult to kids and when I asked for napkins as there were 4 pick up meals only 2 were given.
Never again will we go there.
Written 24 January 2022
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