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Your kids are in for plenty of fun these school holidays with our top picks for outdoor adventures, at-home activities and day trips. They're sure to keep the boredom at bay.
Out-and-about activities in Perth for the school holidays
See Western Australia from new heights
Treetop adventures, ziplining and bridge climbs are massive crowd-pleasers – especially for kids with a lot of energy.
Treetop Ropes Course with Ziplining
RedBalloon
Matagarup Daytime Bridge Climb and Zipline in Perth
Klook
Attend a theatre or concert performance or watch a movie
Dress younger kids up for the theatre or take your teen out for their first (of many) music gigs.
a day on the green - Jackson Browne
Ticketmaster
Disney 100 In Concert
Ticketek
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows In Concert
Ticketek
Visit a museum
Over the school break museums are transformed into kid- and family-friendly playgrounds. Pick one that sits with your child's interest and spend the day there.
Lunch and General Admission Entry at AQWA
Groupon
The Perth Mint Guided Tour
Klook
Aboriginal Astronomy Night at Cosmology Gallery
Pelago
Plan a family day
Spend the break together playing a round of mini golf, boarding a canal pirate tour or visiting the aquarium.
Pinnacles Koalas and Sand Boarding 4WD Adventure
Klook
The Bell Tower Home of Swan Bells
Pelago
Soar above Perth – literally
See Perth from the best vantage point with a helicopter flight, scenic flight or skydiving experience.
Helicopter Scenic Flight for 2
Adrenaline
Rottnest Island Scenic Flight
Adrenaline
Meet the local wildlife
Spend the holidays spotting marine life from the water or having a close encounter at the local zoo.
Dolphin Cruise with Scenic Views
RedBalloon
AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia Tickets
Experience Oz
Get the friends together
The school holidays wouldn't be the same without spending it with their friends. Offer to take them out for a day of sandboarding, quad biking or laser skirmish. Guaranteed there will be smiles all round – especially from the other parents who will appreciate having the day off.
Quad Biking and Sand Boarding Tour
RedBalloon
Perth Highlights Bike Loop Tour
Klook
Take a city tour
If you're yet to explore Perth's most popular attractions, play tourist for a day with a tour that gives you a glimpse into Perth's past.
Rottnest Island Historic Train And Tunnel Tour
RedBalloon
Jewel Cave Tour in Margaret River
Klook
Wave Rock, York Wildflowers and Indigenous Culture Tour
Pelago
Wander among the Pinnacles
One of Western Australia's most stunning backdrops is the Pinnacles Desert. The kids will marvel at the formations. And yes, they may even learn a thing or two about geology.
Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Evening Stargazing Tour
Viator
Pinnacles Desert Sunset Stargazing Tour
Viator
Wave Rock, York Wildflowers and Aboriginal Culture Tour
Klook
Indoor activities in Perth for the school holidays
Make some Easter art
Set the mood for the season with some Easter arts. It could be an Easter bunny painting or Easter egg soap making – let them decide!
Easter Bunny Watercolour Class
Classbento
Easter Bunny Painting Workshop
Classbento
Easter Egg Soap Making Class
Classbento
Get arty with a painting class
Put away the tablet and stylus and grab some paper and paints. Drawing classes will teach your child the basics of drawing and painting.
School Holiday Drawing Class for Kids
Classbento
Painting Class for Kids: the Rainforest (7-12 Years)
Classbento
Mixed Media Art Class for Kids
Classbento
Upskill them
From horseriding to flying a plane, there are plenty of options for giving your kids a new skill in life.
Character Design and Drawing Workshop
Classbento
Kids Sculpture Class: Monsters and Unicorns (8-13 Years)
Classbento
Baking Course for Kids
Classbento
Road trips you can take from Perth during the school holidays
Keen to get out and about? Why not hit the open road for an epic Western Australia road trip?
Swan River
Distance from Perth: 30–40 minutes by car or around 1.5 hours by public transport.
If you're after a short road trip, the Swan River offers water sports and winery tours where the kids can enjoy horse and carriage rides.
Swan River Guided Kayak Tour
RedBalloon
Stand Up Paddle Board Hire on the Swan River
RedBalloon
Swan River Scenic Cruise
Viator
Margaret River
Distance from Perth: 3 hours by car or 5.5 hours by public transport.
This renowned wine region offers the finest reds and whites and has heaps of activities that the whole family can participate in. From kayaking along the river to mountain biking the forest, it's sure to be a hit.
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Guided Tower Tour
RedBalloon
Margaret River Township, Winery and Cave Tour - Full Day
RedBalloon
Forest Adventures Park Entry
Klook
Albany
Distance from Perth: 5 hours by car or 6 hours by public transport.
Take a breath of fresh air on the southern coast of Western Australia. We recommend booking a few nights here so you can enjoy Albany to its fullest. There are plenty of hiking trails, historic tours, water sports and beaches just waiting for you to explore.
Guided Tour of Albany's Historic Whaling Station
RedBalloon
Scenic Flight from Perth to Albany with Lunch
RedBalloon
Albany History and Highlights Tour
Viator
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Available on select dates on workshops such as mocktail classes for mums and bubs, knitting classes, candle making and more.
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When are the 2022/23 school holidays in Perth?
Term | Dates |
---|---|
Term 4 school holidays (2022 – 2023) | 16 December 2022 – 31 January 2023 |
Term 1 school holidays | 7 April – 23 April 2023 |
Term 2 school holidays | 1 July – 16 July 2023 |
Term 3 school holidays | 23 September – 8 October 2023 |
Term 4 school holidays | 15 December 2023 - 30 January 2024 |
Free things to do during the school holidays in Perth
- Visit Kings Park and the Botanic Garden
- Stroll along the Swan River
- Eat free samples at Fremantle Markets
- Picnic in the park
- Hike the Bibbulmun Track
- Spend the day at the Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Have lunch at the beach and watch the sunset
- Kayak one of Western Australia's many rivers
- Jump and climb around Wellington Square Playground
Need more ideas? Check out our 50 free activities to keep the kids busy these school holidays.
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