33 Places Every Perth Kid Needs To Experience

The bucket-list for every pint-sized Sandgroper.

1. Kings Park - Synergy Parkland

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Dinosaur aficionados meet coffee klatches at this science-inspired park minutes away from the CBD.

2. Sci-tech

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Seriously consider a season pass to Perth's land of all things science - nothing passes a wet winters day like a lap around the fully interactive museum.

3. Adventure World

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They made it just for fun.

4. Kings Park - Ivey Watson/ Lottery West Playground

Run, don't walk, to Stickybeaks Cafe and dibs a homemade pie. Also: the playground is massive and kids love it.

5. AQWA

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It's a numbers game - 12,000kms of WA coastline, over 40 exhibits, 4 million litres of water and 4,000+ fish.

6. Point Walter Reserve

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Who doesn't love a cafe supervision-distance from a massive playground? #sportingchanceofgettingdownawholecoffeewhileitshot.

7. Fremantle Markets

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A foodie enthusiasts paradise, kids have been drawn to the joke and toy stalls for a gazillion years.

8. Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo

Get your elephant on.

9. Caversham Wildlife Park

Caversham Wildlife Park

Clap your eyes on 200 species of animals, birds and reptiles.

10. Mundaring Pub

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Either bushwalk and check out the local arts and crafts scene first, or skip straight to the family friendly Sunday Spit Roast from 3pm Sundays.

11. Kadidjiny Park, a.k.a the Dr Seuss playground

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Because who wouldn't?

12. Mandurah Foreshore

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Pack a bag, spend a weekend - there's everything from brand spankin' new cafes and restaurants (and a shiny fresh arts centre) through to fish'n'chips on the foreshore/ jetty and a waterfront fun park.

13. Watch the volcano erupt at Faulkner 'Volcano' Park

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All the volcano action AND a flying fox.

14. Rottnest Island

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Land of the Quokka, 'Rotto' is car and care-free.

15. Lake Leschenaultia

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Have kids, will go camping...Bonus: real loos and showers on site.

16. Hillary's Boat Harbour

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Food, wine, ice-cream, fun park,shopping AND an inlet for summer-time swimming.

17. WA Museum, Northbridge

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Another fave for pint sized dinosaur boffins, follow up an educational morning with a stroll through the neighboring cultural centre.

18. Galaxy Drive In, Kingsley

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You. Have. To. At least once - one of the last great drive in cinemas in the country. Warning: Cash only.

19. Art Gallery of WA, Northbridge

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Open Wednesday to Mondays, get your culture on with the kidlets.

20. Pirate Ship at Point Heathcote Reserve

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Climb aboard m'hearties!

21. Hyde Park, Highgate

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Get lost in a good way in this massive park with multiple play grounds, a water park, pathways ideal for learning to ride a bike and frequent Mr Whippy drive-by's.

22. Supa Golf in the Swan Valley

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Think oversized plastic golf clubs and jumbo rubber balls. All in the land of the wineries, foodie heaven and craft beer.

23. Penguin Island

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Closed again until September 2015, it's totally worth the wait. PENGUINS. ALL OF THE PENGUINS.

24. Jump off the jetty at Bicton Baths

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You can even give it a go in winter - there's a natural heated pool area. Sha-wish.

25. Outback Splash, Bullsbrook

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A HUGE water park for kids in the summer months, Outback Splash also has loads on offer for winter (though it's not recommended you visit on wet days, because MUD.) Five head-scratcher mazes, mini golf, giant chess, cafe and camel rides.

26. Yanchep

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Apart from seeing loads of these guys, there's caves and all kinds of neat shiz.

27. The Roundhouse, Fremantle

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A fave with kids, the Roundhouse one of many historic buildings in Fremantle - check out the old Fremantle Prison and the harbor area while you're here.

28. The Great Escape

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One word - EPIC.

29. Whiteman Park

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As well as Caversham Wildlife Park, Whiteman Park is home to all kinds of fun stuff - including these fab rides, trains and multiple playground areas.

30. Gnomesville, Ferguson Valley

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Not the faint of heart (or afraid of gnomes.) Thousands, yes, thousands of gnomes everywhere, everywhere.

31. Busselton Jetty

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And since you've made the drive, check out the Underwater Observatory, a mere 8kms under the water.

32. Scarborough Beach

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When it comes to beaches, WA rocks.

33. Dingy along the Swan River

Because you're not a West-Aussie until you have.