In Perth, visitors can immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture at the Aboriginal Art and Craft Gallery on Mount Eliza in Kings Park. Extend that experience with the Indigenous Heritage Tour, which also departs from Kings Park. While you’re there, take time to explore the park’s Botanic Garden — one of the world’s largest inner-city botanical collections.
Discover Western Australia’s native wildlife through hands-on encounters. From Rockingham, hop on Rockingham Wild Encounters’ regular ferry to Penguin Island, home to the state’s largest colony of fairy penguins. The island’s Discovery Centre hosts three daily penguin feedings. Nearby, Shoalwater Islands Marine Park offers opportunities to sea-kayak among sheltered islands and pause at Seal Island, where sea lions often bask and play on the shores. For different perspectives, glass-bottom boat tours reveal marine life without getting wet. If you want to see kangaroos up close, visit Heirisson Island, where Western Grey Kangaroos are commonly spotted. On Rottnest Island you can meet the quokka, a small, friendly marsupial endemic to Western Australia.
Families will find plenty of activities to suit all ages. Trees Adventure is a treetop ropes course with zip lines and varied difficulty levels that make it suitable for children and adults. Caversham Wildlife Park & Zoo in the Swan Valley houses a large collection of native animals, offers the chance to meet koalas, enjoy a farm show and hand-feed kangaroos. For adrenaline or rainy-day options, try indoor skydiving at iFLY Perth or splash around on the thrill rides at Adventure World. For a taste of history at sea, consider boarding The Duyfken 1606, a replica wooden sailing ship that runs twilight sails on select dates.