Perth with Kids
🦘 Honest family travel guide
Perth can work for families but requires more planning — here's everything you actually need to know before booking: kid-friendly attractions, where to base yourself, stroller realities, and which months to avoid with young children.
Why Perth is harder with kids
- ✦Beaches keep kids entertained
Best things to do with kids in Perth
Kings Park — one of the world's largest inner-city parks, free, with skyline views
Fremantle day trip — historic port town, markets and the old prison
Rottnest Island day trip — quokka selfies and empty beaches (book the ferry ahead in summer)
Cottesloe Beach at sunset
Where to stay with kids
For families, apartment rentals beat hotels almost always — kitchen access means breakfast at your own pace and saving on every meal. Look for places with elevators (not all European apartments have them), washing machines, and walking distance to a park or playground.
Practical tips for Perth with kids
Free CAT buses loop the CBD. Everything else (Fremantle, Swan Valley) is an easy train or drive.
A baby carrier may serve you better than a stroller for crowded areas and stairs in older buildings.
Fremantle's Cappuccino Strip and Perth's Northbridge have the best casual dining; WA marron and rock lobster are worth the splurge. Dinner culture is family-friendly in most local spots — staff is usually welcoming to kids.
Very safe. The real catch is isolation — flights onward to anywhere else in Australia or overseas are long and often pricier than expected, so budget for that in a multi-city trip.
Best months to visit Perth with kids
For families, weather matters more than for solo travellers — extreme heat or cold turns a fun trip miserable fast. The best months for a family trip to Perth are September, October, November. Avoid June–August (coldest, wettest months) — uncomfortable weather is hard on young kids.
How many days do you need with kids?
Adults can pack Perth into 4 days easily. With kids, plan for 6–7 days minimum — you'll do fewer activities per day (one major sight is enough), build in pool/park afternoons, and need recovery days between big outings.