18 Sep School Holiday Survival Guide: Western Australia
Springtime in Western Australia means wildflowers, beach days, and plenty of family adventures.
Whether you’re heading to a theme park, exploring caves and coastlines, or discovering Perth’s favourite attractions, the holidays are the perfect time to get out and explore. Here are some ways to keep the kids busy and happy across WA these school holidays.
Outdoor Adventures
- Adventure World (Perth) – theme park with rides + water slides.
- Busselton Jetty & Underwater Observatory – walk, train ride, and reef tunnel.
- Yanchep National Park – koalas, caves, and Aboriginal culture tours.
- Adventure World (Bibra Lake, Perth): Big theme/amusement park with water rides. Definitely a “destination” park.
- Outback Splash (Perth region): Waterslides, pools, mini-golf, mazes, etc. Good mix of relaxed and active fun.
- Outdoor & Adventure Activities options via ActiveActivities WA: Various private providers for rock climbing, kid-friendly adventure trails
- High-ropes courses around Perth / WA — For example, Treetops Adventure in Yanchep National Park (ropes, bridges, ziplines) are suitable for older kids.
- Big interactive playgrounds in holiday parks — E.g. pirate ship-themed ones, flying foxes, jumping pillows etc in BIG4 parks.
Nature & Free Play
- Kings Park Wildflower Festival (Perth) – spring blooms + playgrounds.
- Cottesloe Beach – early season swims + fish & chips.
- Araluen Botanic Park – tulip displays in September.
Rainy-Day Fun
- Scitech (Perth) – planetarium + interactive science.
- Perth Mint tour – gold pouring + history of nuggets.
- Rollerzone (Malaga) – indoor roller-skating fun.
- Scitech Perth: Science discovery centre with planetarium shows.
- Perth Zoo: School holiday encounters & daily keeper talks.
- Rottnest Island: Quokka spotting, cycling, and beaches.
- AQWA – The Aquarium of WA: Underwater tunnels, marine life close-ups.
Notes & Things to Check
- Opening Seasons / Hours: Many adventure or water parks are seasonal. Places like Jamberoo and WhiteWater World, for example, sometimes close in cooler months or for maintenance. Always check before planning.
- Age / Height / Skill requirements: High-ropes, zipline, etc, often have restrictions (min height, supervision). Good to make sure it’s suitable for your kids.
- Cost + Booking: Private ones often have higher entry fees + require bookings in advance (especially in peak holiday times).
- Distance / Travel Time: Some of these involve a drive; mix some local ones with “special day trip landmarks” so not every day means a big trip.
Tips / Reminders
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Weather check: Spring can be unpredictable. Plan at least one indoor backup plan per week.
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Book ahead: For workshops, shows, or special places, make bookings early (spots fill up).
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Variation: Mix free + paid, outdoors + indoors, high-energy + relaxed days. Keeps things balanced.
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Budget: parks, free events, and the local library can be great low-cost hits.
Budget: parks, free events, and the local library can be great low-cost hits.
