Things to Do in Perth with Kids
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Things to Do in Perth with Kids
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Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Perth CBD
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Perth CBD
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Kings Park
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Perth CBD
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Perth CBD
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Perth CBD
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- akitong91London, UK126 contributionsBeautiful greenery with something for everyone. Lots of native plants amongst monuments and park fun. Tip for first timers: Have your ride share driver drop you off at Fraser's Restaurant, the maps will take you the heart of the park otherwise.Written 6 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anne SLeeds, UK619 contributionsThe “free” part of this attraction is really just jewellery shops, the guided tour is the only way to see so much more. We saw the world’s largest solid gold coin, and some very large gold nuggets. You could pick up a 5kg gold bar, find out your weight in gold and strike your own coin. The finale is seeing a real gold bar being poured into a mould.Written 2 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- akitong91London, UK126 contributionsThis gem is great to see Perth from a birds-eye-view. I opted for the self-tour and enjoyed the different bells on display. The viewing deck is a must.Written 6 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Happy TravellerSydney, Australia9,149 contributionsWe stayed in Perth for a week in December 2024. It was a first time for us and we were quite amazed at the beauty of the place but especially the swan river . A beautiful wide river at circles the city and doesn’t the city take advantage of it. Lots of the apartments faced the city, and place like Elizabeth Quay right next to it to take advantage of the glorious views and the sunsets in the evening. Kings Park botanical Gardens looks down on it and you can see it’s curves sneaking through the city and suburbs and coming out at Fremantle.. it’s awash with boats and ferries taking people to various places on the river.. waterways through a city always adds to the beautyWritten 13 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- arnold ahmedSingapore, Singapore327 contributionsWas there to watch new year fire work.nice place with eateries but expensive. Good for evening to walk and chill and nice viewWritten 6 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christine PVancouver, Canada314 contributionsThere is a lot of construction going on in the park, there are fences up, with detours and modified pedestrian paths. Looks like it will be a nice project when complete. The park has lovely views of the city, with so many birds, flora, and kangaroos. 4 kangaroos were spotted early evening, they were eating grass and relaxing near the lake in the center of the island. A very peaceful walk. Highly recommend to see such beauty in the city!Written 1 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China180,131 contributionsThis is a beautifully arranged memorial centred around a 18 metre tall Cenotaph located along the Ceremonial Walk near the the botanical gardens and eastern end of Kings Park, overlooking the river
The memorial was designed by Sir Talbot Hobbs and dedicated in 1929 in memory of Australian servicemen and women who perished during WWI. It now commemorates those fallen in later conflicts which involved Australians as well. What you will also see in addition to the original Cenotaph are the Court of Contemplation, Eternal Flame, Reflection Pool and ANZAC Bluff Plaque.
Well worth spending a few minutes to pay respects and admire the State War Memorial if planning to visit and spend time in this section of Kings Park.Written 13 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Craig watkinsPerth, Australia1 contributionScitec was good for the kids, but the city West car park is a scam. My wife went to scitec with our 3 grand kid's and as she entered the car park was looking for signage which was very little, of were to park and ticket machines. Not clearly marked that you have to get a ticket. After 2 hours came out to pay at the machine then went to the car and found a fine on her window. City West car park are scamming people by this process. The majority of other car parks pay when you leave. How can you know how long you will spend at scitec and if you pay too much do you get a refund. NO. Disgraceful.Written 16 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China180,131 contributionsOne of the features of Kings Park that we really enjoyed during our recent visit was the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, an arched bridge suspended amongst tall Eucalypts trees and blending into the canopy above.
The bridge is located in the Botanical Garden section of Kings Park and is around 620 metres in length. In addition to nice views of the area trees in sections of the bridge, there are fine views of the Swan and Canning Rivers in the distance.
Well worth making the effort to find and walk the Lotterywest Federation Walkway if planning a bit of time in Kings Park during visits to Perth.Written 14 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - arnold ahmedSingapore, Singapore327 contributionsOverall it's a nice walk with many shops good to sit chill and drink coffee. Recommended for evening during summer. Many streets beside and it'sWritten 6 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jozef J1 contributionSpend 2 1/4 hours here and could have spent much more of not for having to catch a flight home.
Friendly and helpful guy in there as well.
My 12 year old didn’t want to leave, so you don’t just have to be a retro gamer to enjoy. Any video game fan will enjoy a visit to the this place.
Totally recommendWritten 19 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dee M55 contributionsIf you visit, make sure you catch the Sunset reflection on the back glass of the Shepherds Door. Another Masterpiece from the Creative talents of Antonio at the Battistessa Studio in the Swan Valley. Love the way that in June/July the actual sunset appears in the Sun and rays of the door.
Best photo op around then.Written 5 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Voyage12288156037Christchurch, New Zealand5 contributionsI never went to Perth before it will be my first time going to it, i'm going to a wedding it is Aunt Lisa and Kim they are getting marriedWritten 15 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OrderintheHouseBrisbane3,615 contributionsDuring May 2024, my wife and I visited Perth, Western Australia for an annual National Conference of one of my organisations. The Conference was staged at the Hyatt Regency in Adelaide Street, East Perth and we chose to stay nearby in a studio apartment in Fraser Suites ( also in Adelaide Street ( 4 minutes walk away).
On our free day before the Conference commenced, we chose to go into the main CBD via Langley Park. However, prior to doing that we called into the delightful Queen’s Gardens located just 5 minutes walk from Fraser Suites with an entrance off Hay Street and adjacent to the WACA ( Western Australian Cricket Association) cricket ground – separated by Hale Street. The Gardens were named after Queen Victoria and opened in 1899. The park is bounded by Hay Street to the south, Plain Street to the west, Nelson Crescent to the north, and Hale Street to the east.
We were fortunate to be staying in East Perth so getting to the Gardens was easy for us. However, East Perth can be easily reached from the Perth CBD by catching a city bus or one could do the walk along Hay Street until the Gardens are reached.
What a delightful piece of green space so beautifully maintained and landscaped. It’s a little gem in the city and well worth a visit. Queens Gardens, East Perth, is a 3.3 hectare park on a former brickworks and clay pit site and opened to the public in 1899. There is a very impressive set of wrought iron entrance gates to the Gardens on the corner of Hay and Plain Streets. Also once inside there is a more than useful poster map showing the key features of the Gardens
This lovely oasis in the heart of East Perth has beautifully manicured gardens and lakes full of water lilies as well as being the habitat of the Western Australian bird emblem – the Black Swan. There are also impressive trees dotted strategically throughout the Gardens. We also noticed a neat Rotunda where no doubt weddings are held or where music bands perform. It really was a delight walking through these Gardens.
However, despite all these outstanding features the jewel in the crown has to be the Garden’s main attraction – the Peter Pan Statue – an exact replica of Sir George Frampton's famous Peter Pan statue which is located in London's Kensington Gardens in England. This one in East Perth is one of only seven made from the original mould.
The bronze replica statue was presented to the children of Western Australia by members and friends of the Rotary Club of Perth in 1927. Like the original London statue the Perth replica statue was also unveiled during the night to create a belief among the children that it had been planted there by the fairies. Nothing beats the delightful world of make believe among young children – long may it remain I say.
I will now say a few words about the statue itself. It is indeed a wonderful work of art. The statue stands about 4 metres high. At the top of the statue is a young boy (Peter Pan) about life size for an eight-year-old, blowing a thin musical instrument like a trumpet or flute. Peter Pan was a free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up. This boy is standing on a conical shaped plinth decorated with small figures of squirrels, rabbits, mice, birds and fairies. Among all the various animal figures on the statue is also a replica signature of J M Barrie, the Scottish playwright who created Peter Pan in 1911. The amazing scenes portrayed before my very eyes courtesy of this statue, brought back childhood memories when Peter Pan indeed reined supreme. J M Barrie’s immortal character and stories were a key part of my early life growing up, so it was great to evoke memories so many decades later.
If you have a few days in Perth to look around the place you must aim to call in to the Queen’s Gardens in East Perth. It would be well worth the effort and travellers, like us, will not be disappointed. It was a real surprise packet for us and we were so pleased we made the effort, not just to see the Peter Pan Statue but also to admire the sheer beauty of its excellent manicured landscape.Written 19 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CindyB282Perth, Australia51 contributionsOnly five minutes drive from Perth City. Lovely to visit for a picnic or photography pictures . A lovely lake with Birdlife. Trees are very beautiful look forward to see them in the Autumn.Written 5 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
