Lake Claremont Playground 1

If you haven’t taken the kids to Lake Claremont yet, you’re missing one of Perth’s best-kept secrets. The water feature keeps little ones happy while you set up at the BBQ area — and the free barbecues actually work, which is always a win. The real draw here is the setting though: proper wetlands with breeding birds doing their thing right alongside the walking path that loops the lake. Bring your binoculars if you’re into that kind of thing, because the birdlife is genuinely impressive. It’s the sort of place where a quick afternoon visit turns into two hours without you even noticing.