Located on Perth’s Sunset Coast only 30 minutes away from the Perth CBD is the beautiful Mullaloo Beach. This area is an ideal destination for family holidays with excellent facilities, safe swimming, stunning scenery and the convenience of being close to a major city. Accommodation at Mullaloo beach ranges from holiday homes and services apartments, to nearby camping and even a selection of 4 star and up Mullaloo Beach hotels.

For families who love a beach holiday Mullaloo beach will not disappoint. The sand is white, the ocean is turquoise and the crowds are nowhere to be seen. The ocean is safe for swimming and the evening sunsets are breathtaking. The area surrounding the beach has been beautifully landscaped with families in mind and has plenty of grassy areas to throw a ball, BBQs to cook a meal on and trees under which to spread a picnic blanket. Kids are well catered for with high tech park equipment and shaded areas for escaping the sun. The beach lends itself to a range of activities including beach volleyball, beach cricket, throwing a Frisbee or just lying around, and the surf is generally ideal for body surfing and boogie boarding.

If you’re looking for a little more to do than just hang out at the beach, the nearby Hilary’s Boat Harbour is a hive of activity with numerous attractions aimed at kids and families. Enjoy fish and chips on the wharf, take a dip at the sheltered swimming beach or ride the waterslides. There is also mini golf, trampolines, arcade games and mini rides along with a range of adventure activities like high ropes, rock climbing and even a 6D cinema.

AQWA – the Aquarium of Western Australia is also located at Hilary’s Boat Harbour and is a day trip on its own. Open from 10am to 5pm year round excluding Christmas Day, AQWA boast Australia’s largest aquarium and underwater tunnel. The aquarium is divided into five themed areas that feature sea life from different regions of Western Australia including giant sharks, rays and turtles. Interactive activities will keep the kids entertained while adventurers are catered for with snorkelling or diving with the sharks. The whole family will love the unique Reefwalker experience suitable for ages 12+. Take a guided underwater walk through one of the largest living coral displays in the world amongst the spectacular coloured coral and beautiful fish for only $20. Non reefwalkers can watch their family and friends through the glass viewing areas.

Another great day trip is to the popular Rottnest Island to explore its unique wildlife and landscape. A short ferry trip departing from Hilary’s Boat Harbour, Rottnest seems a world away from busy Perth and its casual atmosphere provides an ideal holiday environment. Rottnest has hardly any cars and is best explored by foot, bike, bus or water and has something for everyone. If you don’t have your own bike, you can easily hire one or jump on and off a bus to move around the island. Water activities are a major part of the island’s attraction but there is also plenty more to see and do if you have the time. You can go fishing, to the movies, enjoy a delicious meal out or walk one of the island’s heritage trails to and learn about the island’s rich cultural history and abundant wildlife.

Mullaloo Beach makes the perfect family holiday destination. Pitch a tent, self-cater in an apartment or live it up in a luxury Mullaloo Beach hotel – the choice is yours! Just make sure you watch the nightly sunset over the perfect blue waters of Perth’s sunset coast.