Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Hire on the Swan River
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In 2021, we're in for a treat with a 4-day long weekend thanks to Christmas and New Year's falling right on the weekend.
After you're done partying and nursing your hangover though, creep out from under the covers and make the most of your days off with these fun and fulfilling activities.
Top things to do on Boxing Day in Perth
1. Take your pick of marine sports
With the sun shining brightly and the beach calling, peel yourself off that towel and get out on the water. You could make it luxurious by hiring a catamaran for a few hours, explore the rivers by stand-up paddleboard or feel the wind and water in your hair on an epic thrill ride. The choices are endless.
Hobie Wave Catamaran Hire
RedBalloon
Glass Bottom Boat Tour at The Aquarium of Western Australia
Adrenaline
2. Have an animal encounter
The locals don't go on holidays during the season, so why not swing by their place and say hello? A number of boat tours as well as snorkelling and diving experiences run on 26 December where you can say hello to all manner of underwater life from dolphins and penguins to sharks.
The Aquarium of Western Australia Entry
Adrenaline
Swim With Dolphins
Adrenaline
Quad Biking & Turtle Spotting Adventure
Adrenaline
3. Visit a wine region
'Tis the season to drink and be merry. If you feel the same, then keep the good times rolling with a tour of the local wine regions. There are more than a handful within reach of Perth from Swan Valley and Perth Hills to the Margaret River region.
Swan Valley Wine Cruise with Tastings and Winery Lunch
RedBalloon
Wildlife, Art and Gastronomy Tour
Viator
Margaret River and Geographe Bay Region Day Trip
Viator
4. Go to the movies
The biggest blockbusters of the year are often released on or near Boxing Day. This year's highlights include The Matrix Resurrections, Sing 2 and West Side Story.
Event Cinemas
Groupon
Event Cinemas V-Max
Groupon
Event Cinemas Gold Class
Groupon
5. Partake in a group activity
Pick your team wisely and take on a final challenge of the year. Will it be an escape room, a race along a treetop rope course or a laser tag skirmish?
Perth Bridge Express Day Zip
Adrenaline
Laser Skirmish
Adrenaline
Treetop Ropes Course with Ziplining
Adrenaline
6. Treat yourself to a meal out
You've done your duty by putting on a banger of a Christmas dinner. Now it's time to let someone else get in the kitchen and pamper you with some good grub. Head out on Boxing Day and taste the best the city has to offer. Just make sure you book a table to avoid having to wait in line in the heat.
Chee Tayeb Restaurant
Groupon
George's Meze
Groupon
Salt & Pepper Grill
Groupon
7. Cool your jets in the water
One of the best places to be is underwater when the sun is out. Water parks are a fantastic option if you have little ones you need to entertain.
Bigger kids can jump into the deeper pools, dive with sharks or try their hand at scuba diving.
Penguin Island, Dolphin and Sea Lion Cruise
Adrenaline
Discover Scuba Experience
Adrenaline
Aquatastic Water Park
Groupon
8. Teach the kids a new skill
Prefer to stay inside on Boxing Day where the temperature is perfectly air-conditioned and the crowds are nowhere in sight? You don't have to look far to keep the little ones busy. Book a course to suit their interests and they'll be immersed for hours.
Parent and Child Pasta Making Workshop
RedBalloon
Acrylic Pouring Workshop
RedBalloon
Kickboxing Classes for Kids
Groupon
9. Take a history lesson
Perth is brimming with history. Why not play the role of tourist and learn a little more about your city and its surroundings? You can tour the ANZAC Bell Tower in the city or head further out to the historic townships of York and Rottnest Island.
ANZAC Bell Tour
RedBalloon
Rottnest Island Segway Tour
Adrenaline
Wave Rock, Historic York and Corrigin
finder.com.au
10. Feel the rush of a skydive
Keen to see this year off with a bang? If you've always had a skydive on your bucket list but haven't quite mustered up the courage to jump on it, this is your chance.
14,000ft Rottnest Island Skydive
RedBalloon
14,000ft Skydive over Perth City
Skydive Australia
15,000ft Rockingham Skydive
Skydive Australia
11. Fly over the city
Want the best seat in the house on Boxing Day? You've got it. Take the bird's eye view from above as you fly over the heart of the city or get behind the wheel with your very own flying lesson.
Helicopter Scenic Flight
Adrenaline
Learn to Fly
Adrenaline
Aerobatic Flight
Adrenaline
12. Binge-watch at home
If you're not comfortable heading out to the cinemas, there are plenty of binge-worthy flicks you can watch at home on the day. Enjoy a movie and some popcorn in your pyjamas – the way it was meant to be.
13. Shop the sales
Boxing Day in Australia wouldn't be the same without the sales. It's a time when stores, both physical and online, give their products a super heavy chop.
Keen to grab the bargain of the year? These stores have their doors wide open on 26 December for you to find the best.
If you'd prefer to shop in your pyjamas though (who doesn't?), there are plenty of deals to snap up online as well. Here are our picks of the best.
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What's open on Boxing Day in Perth?
| Attraction | Boxing Day trading hours | Where to get tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Thrill Ride | All day | Finder |
| Event Cinemas | 8pm movie (No Time To Die) | Groupon |
| Escape Hunt Perth | 9:30am-9pm | RedBalloon |
| Treetops Adventure - Lane Poole Park | 9am-5pm | Adrenaline |
| Aquatastic Water Park | 10am-4pm | Scoopon |
| The Bell Tower | 10am-4pm | RedBalloon |
| Rottnest Island Segway Tour | 7am and 9am | Adrenaline |
| Skydive Australia | From 7:30am | Adrenaline |
Restaurants and cafes
| Venue | Boxing Day trading hours | Where to book |
|---|---|---|
| The Roti King | 11:30am-8:30pm | Groupon |
| Chee Tayeb Restaurant | 10am-7:30pm | Groupon |
| Salt & Pepper Grill | 8am-9:30pm | Groupon |
| Long Chim | 5:30pm-late | Book direct |
| Petition Kitchen | From 12pm for lunch, from 5:30pm for dinner | Book direct |
| Post | 6:30am to late | Book direct |
| Wildflower | 5:30pm-late | Book direct |
| Coogee Common | 11:30am-late | Book direct |
| No Menu Finest Italian 448 | 3pm-9pm | Book direct |
| Bib & Tucker | 8am-late | Book direct |
| Jus Burgers Leederville | 11am-late | Book direct |
| Jus Burgers Subiaco | 11am-late | Book direct |
| Canteen Pizza | 12pm-10pm | Book direct |
| Il Lido | 6.30am-12am | Book direct |
| Sauma | 5-10pm | Book direct |
| Pichos | 8:30am-10:30pm | Book direct |
| Bread in Common | 8am-late | Book direct |
| Social Manna | 7am-2pm | Book direct |
| La Veen | 8:30am-2pm | Book direct |
| Satchmo | 7am-3pm | Book direct |
Bars
| Venue | Boxing Day trading hours | Where to book |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury Lounge & Bar | 12pm–5pm | Book direct |
| Tonic & Ginger | 11:45am–late | Book direct |
| Market Grounds | 11am–2am | Book direct |
| Little Creatures | 11am–late | Book direct |
| The Aviary Rooftop Bar | 11am–1am | Book direct |
| The Galway Hooker | 11am–late | Book direct |
| The Spaniard | 1pm–12am | Book direct |
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