Best school holiday activities in Perth December January 2022 | Nick Tsagaris

Best School Holiday Activities in Pert December/January 2022 —— N i c k Ts a g a r i s

CONTENTS When it comes to finding the best school holiday activities in Perth, we have you covered. It can be tough for parents to continually come up with school holiday ideas with everything else we have to do as parents and sometimes even getting out of the house can be a struggle! So leave the school holiday fun to us and you just chose what works best for you and your family. We have found out what’s on in Perth December/January school holidays for you!

Fun things to do school holidays Perth Who doesn’t love a free day out! Perth is so crammed with fun free things to do that it was hard to get it down to just 10! Plane spotting, beaches and days at the park are just some of the best things you can do in Perth without spending a dime. Here we have listed things to do in Perth school holidays:

Kings Park If you visit Perth you MUST visit Kings Park.

This iconic park overlooks Perth City and the Swan River and offers a heap of activities for kids including playgrounds, nature and waterplay areas, taking a walk or having a picnic.

Mettam’s Pool Perth is full of beautiful beaches however Mettam’s Pool is perfect for families. This shallow, almost lagoon like beach is less than 2m deep so perfect for young children. Locals tips: There are a few shaded tables so bring a picnic lunch.

Lake Leschenaultia Spend a day canoeing, paddle boarding or bushwalking at Lake Leschenaultia. Bring a barbeque picnic (or just stop by the café!) and relax in this beautiful bush reserve area. If you are lucky you might spot a kangaroo stopping by!

Gwelup Secret Garden If you ever want to spark a child’s interest, simply say the word ‘secret’ and they will be all yours. The Gwelup Secret Garden is located in Carniup Reserve and is a lush green space that will enchant even the biggest of kids. Pack your gumboots and go exploring.

Find out more about the Secret Garden.

Perth Airport Viewing Platform Do you have a little one that dreams of taking to the skies one day? Bring them to the Perth Airport Viewing Platform to watch the majestic machines taking off and landing. Located just a couple of hundred metres from the runway, you can really get up close! Families tip: There are no facilities there so make sure you bring food and visit the bathroom before you go.

Bibra Lake Playground When the kids have energy to burn, take them to the ultimate playground to burn it off. Bibra Lake Playground is an all ages all abilities playground set on the bank of a lake, and has every piece of equipment kids could want.

Families tip: Bring along a change of clothes so the kids can enjoy the water play area.

WA Museum Boola Bardip This is a museum to share stories and learn about the rich history of WA. Each exhibition has a hands-on element for children, meaning you won’t hear the words ‘this is boring’! With eight permanent exhibitions and ever-changing ones, you will find something everyone will love.

Telethon Discovery Centre This interactive and fun centre will get your kids excited about learning! Explore the human body, use a microscope and take a tour of a real life laboratory. Located in the Perth Children’s Hospital it is just outside the city.

Thank you —— Nick Tsagaris