Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Children's Highlights
Beaches
Beaches are a big part of the WA experience. Ensure the kids swim between the flags, and
ask the locals about the safer beaches.
Wildlife Parks & Zoos
There are wildlife parks throughout WA, especially in tourist areas. Many have walk-in
aviaries, so prepare for a freak-out when an over-friendly parrot lands on little Jimmy's
shoulder. Watch out for emus: those beady eyes and pointy beaks are even more intimidat-
ing when they're attached to something that's double your height.
Whale Watching
If you're in the right part of the coast at the right time of year, you'll definitely see whales
from the shore. Organised whale-watching boat trips depart from Perth, Fremantle,
Dunsborough, Augusta, Albany, Coral Bay, Broome, Kalbarri, Exmouth and the Dampier
Peninsula.
Other Marine Mammals
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Rockingham Wild Encounters
(
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) Swimming with wild dolphins for over-fives.
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Dolphin Discovery Centre
(
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) Wade into the shallows alongside the dolphins in Bunbury.
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Monkey Mia
(
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) Watch dolphins being fed in the bay or head out on a cruise to spot dolphins and dugongs.
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Sea Lion Charters
(
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) Splash about with sea lions in the shallows.
Surf Schools
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Surfschool, Perth and Lancelin
Lessons for kids aged 11 and over.
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Yallingup Surf School
(
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) 'Microgrom' lessons for the under 10s.
Amusement Parks & Rides
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Adventure World (
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) Perth's amusement park.
