Perth City Family Weekend
Get set for a weekend of family action in and around in South Perth and Victoria Park. From the buzzing atmosphere of Optus Stadium, to the action-packed Crown Perth, plus plenty of family favourites – like Perth Zoo. We have curated a suggested weekend itinerary filled with fun family experiences and thrilling adventures, plus kid-friendly hotels and eateries that the whole family will love.
Read on for itinerary details and view the map to start your journey.
Day 1: Friday
Check into your family friendly accommodation near the Swan River. Crown Promenade offers a Superior Twin room, giving the whole family plenty of space to relax and recharge. Explore a little further to find a cool pool, well-appointed gym and all the delicious Crown dining options. Aloft Perth offers spacious rooms, an outdoor pool the kids will love, and a great location near Crown Perth, Optus Stadium and the Swan River. On-site, 450° Pizza serves up wood-fired favourites with hand-stretched dough, rich tomato sauce, and classic Italian flavours - perfect for the whole family to share.
Once you’ve checked into your hotel, follow your nose to a delicious dinner. Soak up the city lights from the South Perth Foreshore. Miss Chows offers up Asian bites to share with a river view, while Rambla on Swan is an elegant option for those celebrating a special occasion. Take a walk down Mends Street and find more casual options with kid’s menus at spot, The Station and historic pub The Windsor.
Saturday
Start your day with a breakfast at your hotel, or why not take a wander down the vibrant Albany Highway strip in Victoria Park? There's plenty of top brunch spots to check out, and caffeinate. After a hearty breakfast, head straight for Matagarup Zip & Climb. Don a harness and walk to the top of the 72-metre-high bridge. Turn the adrenaline levels up a notch and make your way back down to solid ground via a zip line, right across the Swan River!
Or, why not head to The OZONE at Optus Stadium? The OZONE offers a multitude of behind-the-scenes experiences at the award-winning Optus Stadium. From tours of the changerooms and commentary boxes, to sitting on the roof to watch a game of sport! There are even tours on sporting history, parkland and the aboriginal culture around the Optus Stadium Precinct. Whichever experience you enjoy – you’re sure to leave with plenty of memories.
After all that action, you’re bound to be feeling peckish. Grab lunch at Australia’s largest pub, The Camfield. Or, take a wander over the Matagarup Bridge and along the river to Claisebrook Cove in East Perth. Refueled with good food, take a putt around the beautifully manicured Matagarup Mini Golf. Sculptures of kangaroos and swans, as well as a few surf boards set the West Aussie tone for the 18-hole mini golf course that is a “hole” lot of fun for all ages. Putt around obstacles and water hazards, there’s even a mini Matagarup Bridge to putt across and finish off the last hole.
Head to Crown Perth for a family feast at one of the delicious buffet restaurants, Atrium, or the kid friendly Merrywell pub. Looking for something super casual? McDonalds and Subway are found at Crown Perth too.
Sunday
Check out of your hotel room and get ready for a fun day at Perth Zoo. You may have visited before, but there's always something to uncover – like the huge climbable numbat at the adventure playground and the incredible gibbon crossing! Have you taken a free walking tour (with plenty of fun facts) or had a "close encounter"?
A Perth Zoo Close Encounter experience takes your family behind the scenes to meet amazing animals up close. The Bush Buddies experience is just an additional $12 per person on top of the zoo entry fee. An intimate group gets the opportunity to gently stroke Aussie animals, and maybe meet a sleepy Echidna, feel a scaly lizard and feed a cute wallaby. Or how about getting eye to eye with a giant giraffe? There are many unique and memorable experiences to choose from.
After lots of walking around the animal habitats, grab a bite at the Zoo’s contemporary restaurant, Habitat. A day at Perth Zoo is always best finished with a ride on the historic carousel.
Looking for an action-packed weekend with the kids, that’s close to home? Simply head to the city for a couple of days that will create many lasting memories for your family.
