Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this winter? Rug up, pack your sense of adventure and discover a world of family-friendly fun in the Perth Hills. From magical fairy doors and splashy creek-side walks to mini golf and history adventures, Kalamunda is full of exciting places for kids to explore, imagine and play.
Lesmurdie Brook Cultural Trail
Grab your raincoats, pull on your gumboots and get ready for a winter adventure on the Lesmurdie Brook Cultural Trail! This easy loop walk is perfect for curious kids, with its babbling brook, handcrafted bridges, and seats for snack stops and places to pause and listen to nature. Watch the water wind its way towards the spectacular Lesmurdie Falls and keep your explorer eyes peeled for the six interpretive signs sharing stories about Aboriginal life, culture and plants. Find out more here.
Mini Golf at Masonmill
Ready for family fun, friendly banter and a few hilarious “how did that miss?” moments? Mini golf at Masonmill is a school holiday winner for kids and grown-ups alike. Challenge the family to see who can become the next mini golf champion, then come back after dark for night golf when the course and gardens light up and every shot feels like a glowing adventure. If the ball disappears, don’t worry, you can always blame the darkness! Feeling hungry after all that competition? Warm up with Masonmill’s hearty winter menu, featuring local produce for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Find out more here.
Kalamunda History Village
Step back in time these school holidays and explore the largest folk museum in Western Australia! Kids can imagine life from long ago as they wander through the old schoolhouse, blacksmith’s shop, and post office. Climb aboard a fully restored locomotive, old school bus and vintage fire engine for a hands-on history adventure and watch the old-style fruit grading machine in action on select days. Feeling crafty? Join a family-friendly Rag Rug Workshop these holidays and learn a traditional craft used by early settlers to brighten their homes. Find out more here.
Kalamunda Fairy Doors
Pop on your fairy wings, grab your best detective eyes, and set off on a magical fairy-door adventure through Kalamunda! Little fairy finders can search for tiny hidden doors around the town centre. With more than 20 fairy doors waiting to be discovered, it’s a free family fairy hunt full of make-believe magic. Did you know fairies also make Perth Observatory home! Pick up a fairy map from the Perth Hills Kalamunda Visitor Centre.
For more fun things to see and do in Kalamunda, pop into the Kalamunda Visitor Centre or visit www.experienceperthhills.com.au/kalamunda