Day trip Perth and Hillarys

Day Trip Perth and Hillarys

Hillary is a great starting point for day trip as there are a number of interesting attractions within a reasonable distance that can be covered in 24 hours.

Perth to Hilaries Day Trip in Spring

Distance

The distance from Perth to Hillaries is 22.5 km and it takes 22 minutes via Mitchell Fwy/State Route 2 .

Island Aqua Park Hillarys

In your Perth to Hilaries day trip in spring you can visit the Inland Aqua park. It is a water park and Garden and you can splash around on the aqua park for a 90 minute session by paying $25.

Sorrento Quay Hillarys Boat Harbour

Sorrento Quay Hilarys Boat Harbour is home to the elite Hillarys Yacht Club, The Aquarium of Western Australia, a busy retail shopping area, beautiful 4-star luxury self-contained apartment accommodations and a wide range of beautifully groomed public parklands and ocean swimmers cove.

Whitfords Beach

Enjoy a dip in the pristine beach at the Whitfords beach when you take a Perth to Hilaries day trip in  Spring 

Broadbeach Park

At Broadbeach park and garden you can enjoy nature or sit quietly breathing the spring air.

Harbour view park

Harbour view park is equipped with Tennis Courts and a small playground and you can enjoy a game of tennis if you have time and the Tennis racket.

Hillarys Marina Beach

There are many shops and restaurants and a water park too. In addition there is a sheltered safe swimming spot too. It closes at 17hrs.

Whale watching cruise and Hilarys Boat harbour day trip from Perth

Visit Hilarys Boat Harbour for a whale- watching cruise off the sunset coast. You can come face to face with magnificient humpback whales during the annual migration along the Western Australian coastline. You can either join for the two hour whale-watching cruise at Hilarys Boat Harbour or include a round trip transfer from Perth which will give you a lot of free time to enjoy the cafes,bars, shops and restaurants at Hilarys Boat harbour. You can also include an entry to the Aquarium of Western Australia.

AQWA

During the Hilaries day trip in Spring enjoy an awesome underwater adventure at AQWA, WA’s premiere marine attraction located just 20 minutes north of Perth City. Discover more of WA’s spectacular marine life as you go on an underwater journey along the coast, from the icy-cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North. 

Encounter sharks

You’ll encounter sharks, stingrays and turtles, meet rare and unusual sea creatures like sea dragons, be captivated by a living Coral Reef and face a dangerous and deadly line up of marine life in the DANGERzone. There’s the chance to gently touch marine life or try an adventure by diving into one of the aquariums. A ticket costs $ 33.23. It is open every day from 10 am-5 pm.

Things to do at Hillarys Boat Harbour Perth

Hillarys is the perfect place for kids with beautifully groomed public parklands and a sheltered beach easily accessible by pram or wheelchair. Visitors can enjoy leisure and adventure activities such as boat cruises, seasonal whale watching, jet skiing, deep-sea fishing, diving, jet boarding and helicopter flights.

Hilary’s Boardwalk

The Boardwalk located in Hillary’s Harbour is the perfect meeting place for family and friends at any time of day. Shop, eat, play or just relax in the fresh ocean air.  

Come alive with a dawn swim, enjoy a breakfast coffee, stay for lunch over the water, treat yourself to something new or play at the beach, then watch the sun set from one of the many waterfront dinner destinations.

Address: 58 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025, Australia

Hillary’s Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and tourist precinct located in Hillarys, north of Perth, Western Australia and on the Indian Ocean. 

Address: 86 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025, Australia

Hours: Open 24 hours

AQWA The aquarium of Western Australia

Discover WA’s spectacular marine life as you journey through our unique displays of living corals and unique creatures.

Rottnest Fast Ferries

Enjoy a lightning-fast ocean crossing to Rottnest on a high-speed ferry – departing Hillarys Boat Harbour daily.

Blue Juice Charters

Enjoy a great day out on the water deep-sea fishing! Charter trips depart daily from Hillarys Marina.

Corsaire Scenic Flights

The only helicopter tour licensed to operate at Hillarys – you’ll experience spectacular scenery immediately upon lift-off!

Down Under Harley Tours

Have one hell of a ride and enjoy an unforgettable experience on the back of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Image Dive & Charters

Perth’s best dive charter and private function party boat also offering SCUBA certification courses.

Leisurezone

A retro games arcade providing heaps of fun for the young and young at heart with all of your old favourites.

Perth Diving Academy

It is WA’s most premier SCUBA diving training centre with over 40 years of experience in the industry.

Wind Dancer Yacht Charters

Learn to sail without having to join a yacht club or relax on a sailing charter along the beautiful Perth coastline and is among the things to do at Hillary’s Boat Harbour Perth.

Bar1 Nightclub

Good vibes, good music and good parties – the home of late nights in the northern suburbs.

Do you want to enjoy a fun day out without breaking the bank? Hillarys Boat Harbour has heaps of free amenities to enjoy among them are 

Parking

Hillarys has over 2,000 free short-term parking bays available on both sides of the Harbour. Overnight and boat trailer parking is provided on the northern side if you’re heading over to Rotto for a few nights.

Swimming cove

One of Perth’s safest beaches, Hillarys’ shallow, sheltered cove is right in the heart of the Harbour with calm water perfect for younger swimmers.

Swimming pontoon & waterslides

Older kids will have heaps of fun swimming out to the pontoon, climbing up to leap into the water and racing each other on the waterslides.

Beach playground

Located right on the beach, this sandy beach playground has a large protective sunshade and is lots of fun for the littlies.

BBQs

Nothing says Aussie summer like the smell of sizzling snags! Take your picnic to the next level by grilling up a feast on one of Hillarys’ four free to use barbeques.

Picnic areas

Hillarys’ green lawns are the perfect spot to lay down a blanket and look out over the water while enjoying a picnic from home or a takeaway from one of the nearby restaurants. Picnic shelters and tables are located at the northern end.

Jetties

Hillarys’ main jetty is the best place in Perth for bombies, with generations of WA kids enjoying this summer rite of passage. You can also fish off some of the jetties around the Harbour for species like herring and bream.

Short-term mooring points

Three free berth points are available at Hillarys Boardwalk bridge for you to tie up your boat for a couple of hours while visiting the Harbour.

Accessible fishing platform

Located at the northern end of the Harbor beyond Hillary’s Yacht Club, this accessible fishing platform is designed for people with limited mobility.

WiFi

If you snap a killer sunset make sure to share it with your mates on social. Free public WiFi is available throughout Hillarys Boardwalk.

Dolphin wishing well

Commemorating Rajah, Mila and Echo – three much-loved bottlenose dolphins – the wishing well is a popular photo spot. Pop in $2 and the dolphins will complete a full rotation and is among the things to do at Hillary’s Boat Harbour Perth.

Public showers & toilets

Avoid sandy feet in the car? Hillarys has public showers and toilets so you can stay and play all day.

Day trips Perth and Hillarys visit  Rottnest Island

Located just 34 miles from Perth, guided day tours are available to the Rottnest Island that covers all the major highlights of the city. The island is accessible via Rottnest ferry located at the Hillarys Boat Harbour after which buses are available to show you around the city. Rottnest Fast Ferries is a day tour operator that provides guided bus tours that cover the Rottnest Island in about 3.5 hours. Highlights you should cover include Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel, Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh. If you enjoy history, this tour will be quite the treat.

Day trips Perth and Hillarys visit Pinnacle Desert

Experience the rolling dunes of the Pinnacle Desert with the full day Pinnacle Desert Explorer tour. In fact there are special 10 hour tours that take you to the Pinnacle Desert, Sorrento Quay Hillarys Boat Harbour, and Lacelin Dunes. So the first stop in your tour would be the Harbour where you can bask in the beauty of the marina. Next up is the Lancelin Sand Dunes and this is where all the wild sand boarding fun awaits. Last in the agenda is the beautiful Pinnacle Desert in the Nambung National Park which is ideal for a leisurely stroll amidst the setting sun.

Day trips Perth and Hillarys go see the Whales

Whale watching tours from the Hillarys Boat Harbour is a particular favourite among those interested in sighting majestic marine creatures. Boat rides into the deep sea last for about 2 hours and you can spot the all time favourites such as humpback whales and dolphins. While making your booking you also have the option of including admission into the Aquarium of Western Australia. This will give you a better dose of the marine treasures that this region has in store.

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