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Take the kids on a fun tour around Perth
10 Mar '214 min read
Who says you can’t be a tourist in your own city? Take the kids into town and discover more about the Perth you love and know.
TWO FEET & A HEARTBEAT - FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT
There are plenty of fun and unique ways to educate the kids all year around about their own backyard. We’ve accumulated some of the top tours that’ll have your kids in awe!
Two Feet & A Heartbeat – Family Scavenger Hunt
Location: Perth City
Two Feet & a Heartbeat is a Perth-based experiential tourism provider specialising in fully escorted tours. From themed walking tours and progressive dinners, to private cruises and luxurious air safaris, clients get a unique perspective on the landscapes, people, culture, food, history and arts of Western Australia. The family scavenger hunt is fit for the whole family! Find hidden clues scattered throughout the city, learn some cool facts about your city, solve riddles, hunt for answers and have some good old-fashioned fun!
Segway Tours
Location: Barrack street Jetty
Cruise the Swan river foreshore, soak up the city skyline and beautiful Kings Park Botanic Gardens as the Segway Tours thrill you with fascinating stories about Perth’s rich history. They're easy to ride and a whole lot of fun!
Cruise the Swan river foreshore, soak up the city skyline and beautiful Kings Park Botanic Gardens as the Segway Tours thrill you with fascinating stories about Perth’s rich history. They're easy to ride and a whole lot of fun!
The Perth Mint
Location: East Perth
Visit the Perth Mint for a glittering and interactive journey into gold! See the world record one tonne coin made of pure gold and worth over $90 million, and witness the magic of a live gold pour. Plus kids can take part in The Perth Mint Challenge quiz and receive a medal at the end. There’s plenty to see and do at the Perth Mint and it's easy to get to from the mall on the red CAT – simply get off at The Perth Mint CAT stop.
The Perth Mint Perth Explorer Bus
Location: Barrack St Jetty
Hop On and Hop Off to your heart’s delight and discover the best Perth has to offer with the whole family with the Perth Explorer Bus. See the city and its unique flavour while enjoying Perth’s glorious sun on the top deck!
Little Ferry Co
Location: Elizabeth Quay
See the city from a different perspective! Cruise aboard WA's only solar electric ferry and Little Ferry co will take you on a guided tour of the Swan River up along the foreshore from Elizabeth Quay to East Perth, and return. It is a hop-on/hop-off service so you can advise the skipper if you want to stay at one of the many cafes or bars along the way and we'll pick you up on the next scheduled ferry. The full return cruise takes two hours.
Little Ferry Co With so much to see and do for the whole family, you won’t want to leave. Check out the huge range of exciting events and activities, plus our blog page for other itineraries packed with fun ideas to take the kids these school holidays.
It's Playtime in the City! #seeyouinthecity
FREE PARKING OPTIONS
It’s never been easier navigating into the city these April school holidays! Take advantage of the 3-hour free parking on weekends and public holidays until 30 June 2021 in three centrally located CPP car parks:
• CPP Cultural Centre car park, 2 Roe Street, Northbridge
• CPP His Majesty's car park, 377 Murray Street, Perth
• CPP Pier Street car park, 87-89 Pier Street, Perth
Visit cityofperthparking.com.au for full details on CPP locations and pricing.
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