With the holidays nearing their end, we are now down to enjoying and savoring its last weekend before coming back to work and poring over piles of paperwork again. For some, this remaining part of the break could mean a final chance to spend the best of quality time with the family, a weekend in the Adventure World perhaps, a small picnic, a trip to the Zoo, or a day packed with family games and activities. All of these, we have in this Guide for some of Perth’s family-friendly weekend getaway.
Adventure World | 351 Progress Drive 6163 Bibra Lake, Perth, Western Australia
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With over 25 rides and attractions set amongst magical gardens and lawn landscapes, Adventure World is the perfect location for a memorable family day filled with exhilarating rides and world-class adventures.
With just one entry fee, your family can already spend the whole day in the Theme Park screaming with delight in the heart-thumping pendulum swing ride Goliath, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster Abyss, and the longest, tallest, and steepest funnel water slide Kraken.
There is also the ever-popular Hawaiian resort-themed Kahuna Falls for your kids to experience a different kind of thrill with the Aussie Wildlife and the enchanting Dragon’s Kingdom. While resting or waiting for your kids to get tired and get ready to go home, you can always have me-time in the kiosks located throughout the park. The Kahuna Cafe also serves food and drinks, so you need not worry about your rumbling and bored tummy.
Summer X Salt Market | Karrinyup Rd and West Coast Drive, Perth, WA, Australia
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Looking for activities that can include your kids, but won’t necessarily drain you out with what’s left of your energy? Need not worry because Summer X Salt Markets is back and this time, partnering up with Kids Nature Club to give you time to stroll through the market’s stalls and enjoy a morning cuppa in the sun without the kids tugging your clothes to go here and there.
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As early as 6 in the morning, the whole family can already start with a cold dip and free sunrise swim assisted by the Cold Water Club. This, to be followed by another refreshing and relaxing Community Meditation and Yoga not far from the sound of the sea splashing on the shore – an absolutely nature experience perfect for a most-sought tranquil weekend.
The Pilates will continue at 9 am live with some live music pumping up the official opening of the Market. To freely hop from one stall to another, parents can leave their kids to do some arts, crafts, salty play, and educational workshops under the care of the Kids Nature Club.
Smurfs at Perth Zoo | 20 Labouchere Rd, Perth, WA, Australia
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The Search is On for Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and the rest of the Lil’ blue gang at Perth Zoo this weekend, January 2. If it’s some animated treat that you’re looking to give to your kids, now is the perfect time to make them follow the map and crack secret codes to find all of the Smurfs hiding around the Zoo grounds.
And no, tell your kids that there won’t be any smurfberries to eat, but they can always run to the food trucks all over the place or dig into picnic goods you’ve packed for the day.
For every Saturday of the month, the zoo closes late at 7 PM, so you can still tour around the place and see its wonders at twilight.
Sunset at Subi Picnic Concerts | 241 Rokeby Rd, Perth, WA, Australia
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Continuing the picnic series, The City of Subiaco is open for another family picnic concert showcasing live music across the Theatre Gardens, Market Square, and Lake Jualbup parks this 3rd of January.
While singing with Chriss Gibs and The Transmissions, the family can slump down the ground and unwind with some treats brought from the dessert van nearby. Having kicked off last December 20, The series will continue until the last day of January and will be featuring different music performers and artists.
