The festive season brings the pressure of finding entertaining things to see and do — especially with small children in tow. Singles and couples might feel less of that pressure to “perform,” but almost everybody looks forward to getting out of the house this time of year. These Christmas activities in Perth have something for everyone.
If you’re visiting from overseas, affordable car hire in Perth will help you reach all the local attractions quickly and easily. Some are reachable by public transport, but having your own car makes planning your itinerary much simpler. Keep in mind that many attractions close on Christmas Day itself, though most are open for the rest of the holiday period.
Top 4 Christmas Activities in Perth
1. Twilight Hawkers Market
A Perth summer institution: this open-air street food market runs Friday evenings at Forrest Place in the CBD, with stalls covering everything from global street food to local flavours. It’s a relaxed way to spend an evening in the lead-up to Christmas, and it’s an easy stop if you’re already exploring Murray Street Mall nearby.
2. Caversham Wildlife Park and Zoo
About 20km north-east of the city centre, this is a great destination for families with younger children. Take advantage of minibus hire in Perth and team up with another family to make a real day of it. Resident attractions include galahs, koalas and a variety of exotic snakes.
3. Adventure World
Roughly the same distance south of the CBD, Adventure World is a theme and water park with rides designed to appeal to children of all ages, including a standout water slide and a dedicated wildlife experience. Check their official site for current opening dates — the park closes over winter — and note that children aged 4 and under get in free.
4. Trees Adventure
About an hour and a half south of the city by road, so you’ll want to organise car or minivan hire in Perth to get there comfortably. A great destination for older children and adults, with treetop obstacle courses, zip lines, suspended bridges and an airborne skateboard.
Larger groups can take advantage of our affordable minibus hire packages to tour the local area together. If you’d rather not drive a minibus yourself, our 8-seater SUV hire packages are worth considering instead. For prices and details, get a quote for car hire in Perth, call 08 9472 4222, or email at your convenience.