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We’ve got an impressive trove of wet-weather distractions here in Perth, with plenty of places where kids can bounce, climb, create, explore and burn through enough energy to make bedtime a breeze. 

We’re talking quality coffee, food worth ordering again, and a dedicated play area where your kids can burn off energy while you actually get to finish a hot drink. Sound like a dream? We’ve rounded up the best cafes around Perth that come with built-in playgrounds, so you can caffeinate in peace while they climb, slide and swing their way to nap time.

When the Perth sun is doing the absolute most, keeping kids cool, active and entertained can feel like a full-time job. Enter: Perth’s best indoor swimming pools—air-conditioned, sun-safe and designed for maximum fun with minimal meltdown. 

Maybe your children are angels. Maybe they sit quietly at a table and let you eat and drink without interruption whenever you feel like going out. But chances are, you need a bit of entertainment for your kids so that you can enjoy just one minute of silence while you knock back that triple shot coffee. Sound about right? Then it’s time to check out some of Perth’s best kid friendly cafes. Places where you can get seriously good coffee and delicious food that keeps you going, alongside playgrounds or toys that will stop your kids asking to leave before you’ve even put in your order.

Round up the crew—kids included—because finding a pub that keeps everyone happy is exactly what it’s all about. From beer gardens with room to roam to playgrounds that buy you a solid hour of peace, Perth’s best kid-friendly pubs are stepping up with crowd-pleasing menus, relaxed vibes and plenty to keep little ones entertained.

The Easter Bunny is plotting his rounds, chocolate is vanishing from the shelves, and kids are fidgeting with anticipation which can only mean one thing. The April school holidays are almost here, ready to kick off two weeks of adventures, treats, and mini escapades around Perth/Boorloo.

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2026.

Nothing says Christmas quite like a festive light display in Perth, that time of year when the streets come alive with twinkling trails. You have to appreciate the amount of effort it takes to create a picture-perfect scene that would impress Santa himself, so it would be rude not to get out and admire them all

You’ve had a huge week, and you’re ready to let your hair down with pals, but you need to find somewhere that the whole gang (old and young) can join in the fun? We’ve got you. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest playgrounds, sandpits and kid’s menus around town to make sure everyone is left smiling and having a ball.