Perth’s Outback Splash: Family Review & Guide

We’re Adam & Celine, and we visited Perth’s Outback Splash with our three boys (ages 16, 14, and 11) during our recent trip through Western Australia.

Is Outback Splash Worth It for Families?

Short answer: yes, it’s a solid pick for families who enjoy water parks combined with outdoor space. If your kids like water slides, splash pads, and exploring mazes, this place will keep them busy from open to close. If you’re traveling with only toddlers or non-swimmers, there’s plenty to do, but some of the larger slides have minimum height requirements.

We were housesitting in Perth in December, so Outback Splash was a welcome break from the heat.

 

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Why we loved Perth’s Outback Splash:

• Thrilling water slides that rival other parks we’ve visited as a family
• Massive splash pad playground with five slides and a giant tipping bucket
• Spacious lagoon pool for cooling off and relaxing between activities
• Hedge maze, timber maze, and mini golf course all included in entry
• Free parking and genuinely friendly, helpful staff
• Great value for a full day out

The rest of this article breaks down each attraction, what our boys enjoyed most, costs, and practical tips like whether cabanas are worth it, what to pack, and how long to plan for your visit.

About Perth’s Outback Splash (Location, History & Basics)

Outback Splash sits in Bullsbrook, right on the doorstep of the Swan Valley wine region. It’s about 30–45 minutes’ drive north of Perth CBD depending on traffic—straightforward to navigate with GPS.

The park has an interesting backstory. It opened back in 1981 as The Maze Sequoia Park, originally focused on mazes and gardens. Over time, it evolved and rebranded as “Perth’s Outback Splash,” with major water attractions added between 2013–2019. In November 2019, four new thrilling waterslides debuted without a price increase—a move the family owners made to maintain affordability.

Here’s what you need to know about the setup:

Detail	Info
Location	Bullsbrook, ~30–45 min from Perth CBD – If you’re riding public transport, take the train to Bullsbrook and get a uber to the park from the station
Former name	The Maze Sequoia Park (opened 1981)
Ownership	Family-owned by locals Paul and Nicole Woodcock
Site size	Several hectares of landscaped grounds
Attractions	“Wet” (slides, splash pads, lagoon pool) + “Dry” (mazes, mini golf, playgrounds, life-size chess, lawns)

Water slides and main splash areas operate seasonally in the warmer months—typically late September or October through April. The mazes, mini golf, and open spaces run year-round. Always confirm specific dates and hours on the official website before you head out.

One thing we appreciated: this is a family-owned, family-focused attraction. It’s not a massive theme park with overwhelming crowds. The vibe is more relaxed on a day out, which suited us perfectly.

Water Fun: Lagoon Pool, Waterslides & Splash Pads

Water activities are the main draw for most families, and this is where our boys spent the bulk of their time. We’ll break this down by area so you can jump to what fits your kids’ ages.

The Lagoon Pool: Relax & Cool Off

The lagoon pool is a large, resort-style pool with a beach-style shallow entry that gradually deepens toward the center. We booked a cabana near the lagoon which our whole family used as our “base” between slide sessions.

Our 11-year-old loved swimming and playing here for extended stretches. The older two (14 and 16) treated it as their cool-off zone—float around, catch their breath, then head back to the big slides. As parents, we appreciated being able to sit poolside and actually relax for a bit.

What you’ll find at the lagoon:

• Fenced pool area with gentle slope entry for younger kids
• Deeper central zone for confident swimmers
• Surrounding sun loungers and umbrellas
• Cabanas available for hire (more on that later)
• Nearby toilets, showers, baby change area, and lockers
• Licensed bar/café area for drinks and snacks

The atmosphere here is noticeably calmer than the slides or the noise of the constant splash from the splashpad area. It’s a good spot for us to enjoy between slides, mazes, and splashpad visits.

The Big Waterslide Tower at Perth’s Outback Splash

The main waterslide tower stands approximately 17.5 meters high and houses four major slides. This is where our boys spent serious time.

The four big slides:

Slide	Type	Our take
The Wall	Quarter-pipe raft slide	Our 16-year-old’s favorite. Steep drop with a “near weightless” moment. Good for thrill-seeking teens.
Blackout	Two-person raft slide in darkness	Almost complete darkness with light effects. Fun for pairing a parent with a child or two siblings.
Gold Rush	Translucent body slide	More moderate intensity. Our 11-year-old used this as his “warm-up” before the bigger thrills.
The Wedgie	WA’s fastest body slide	Speeds around 75 km/h. Hit with our 14 and 16-year-old. Might be too intense for cautious kids.

Queue times varied throughout our visit. Mornings were reasonably short—we walked straight onto slides multiple times before 11 am. By mid-afternoon, wait times stretched longer on busy days. Height and weight restrictions apply (clearly posted), so check the park website for current specifics before promising anything to your kids.

Splash Island: The Huge Multi-Level Splash Playground

Splash Island is a three-storey, island-themed splash playground that kept our younger kids entertained for hours. The centerpiece is a giant tipping bucket that dumps around 1,000 liters of water every few minutes—you can hear kids counting down and shrieking before each splash.

The playground has five slides ranging from gentle options for little ones to more adventurous drops for older kids. Most slides allow adults to participate, making it a solid family bonding spot.

Our experience:

• Our 11-year-old spent most of the day here, running laps between slides and timing the bucket tips
• The 14 and 16-year-olds joined for a while but eventually gravitated to the big tower
• It’s noisy, energetic, and constantly wet—perfect for kids who like to climb and explore (and great for a hot day)
• Parents standing nearby should expect to get soaked (speaking from experience)

A few practical notes: lifeguards are on duty, surfaces are non-slip, and the Perth sun is strong. Bring swim shirts for the kids (the locals call them rashies – like rash guards) and reapply sunscreen frequently. The water play areas see heavy foot traffic, so keep an eye on younger children.

Octopus Bay: Best for Toddlers & Younger Kids

We walked through Octopus Bay as a family and commented that it would’ve been perfect if we were visiting with toddlers or preschoolers. This shallow, beach-entry splash pool is designed mainly for younger kids.

Key features:

• Three-slide giant octopus sculpture
• Rainbow fish slide for little kids
• Spray features and gentle water jets
• Smaller mini tipping bucket (less intense than the main one)
• Partially shaded water areas

For parents of younger children, Octopus Bay offers nearby shaded loungers, cabanas for hire, easy access to toilets and change areas, and nearby food kiosks for quick snacks or ice cream.

If you’re visiting with under-8s, you could easily spend most of your day here without needing the bigger slides. Our boys are too old for this zone, but we could see families with little ones happily camped out here all day in a cabana.

Dry Attractions: Mazes, Mini Golf & Space to Roam

One of the best surprises for our family was how much time our boys spent on the dry attractions—especially the mazes. These gave everyone a nice break from the water and sun without anyone getting bored.

All dry attractions are included in the entry price. No extra tickets required. This makes them genuine value add-ons for families planning a full day.

What’s available:

• Hedge maze (Perth’s only hedge maze)
• Timber maze with lookout tower and slide exit
• Tractor tyre and brain-teaser mazes
• 9-hole mini golf course
• Giant outdoor chess board with half-meter tall pieces
• Playground equipment
• Wide grassy lawns for picnics with free propane grills

This mix means the park works even if the day turns windy or cooler, or if some family members want a break from constant water time.

Mazes: Hedge, Timber & Puzzle Mazes

The park started life as “The Maze” and once housed one of Australia’s largest mazes. That heritage shows—maze attractions remain a major draw.

The hedge maze is a living, green maze with pathways that take real time to solve. Our boys turned it into a race, completing multiple runs and trying to beat each other’s times.

The timber maze proved the most challenging: a multi-level wooden structure with a lookout tower and a slide exit. Our 14-year-old disappeared here for a while. Thought I might have to go in to find him but he found his way out.

Scattered around the grounds, you’ll also find smaller puzzle mazes and brain-teaser challenges posted on signs. These gave our 14-year-old some fun “side missions” between major attractions.

We appreciated having these dry options in the middle of the day when we wanted a break from the water, but still wanted the kids moving and occupied.

Mini Golf & Giant Chess

The 9-hole mini golf course is family-friendly and not overly technical. We played as a family of five later in the afternoon on the way out when everyone was a bit waterlogged and needed a slower-paced activity. We just played a few holes since the park was closing, but could have spent more time (if the water slides weren’t calling our names).

The giant outdoor chess board sits nearby with roughly half-meter tall pieces. Our older boys played a couple of games while the youngest explored the surrounding area. It’s a nice option for families with mixed energy levels—some can play, others can rest and watch.

When to fit in mini golf:

• First thing on arrival before everyone gets into water mode
• Last hour before the park closes as a wind-down activity in the cooler evening shade

Picnic Lawns, BBQs & Playgrounds

Large grassy areas and picnic spots are spread throughout the park. There’s plenty of room to throw down a blanket, let kids run, or just stretch out in the shade.

Free propane BBQs are available and popular with local families who bring their own picnic. A heads up: these can get busy at peak lunchtime on weekends and during school holidays, so plan accordingly if you’re hoping to cook.

General playground equipment and smaller play areas give younger kids something to do when they’ve had enough water. As a family, we appreciated being able to step away from the slides completely and just relax while the boys explored on their own.

Budget-conscious tip: pack a cooler with your own picnic or BBQ ingredients to keep costs down since you’re allowed to bring in your own food. Between free parking and free BBQ facilities, you can easily have a great day without spending much beyond admission. We would recommend hiring a cabana as a worthwhile add-on to admission.

Cabanas, Food & Onsite Facilities

Practical comforts—shade, food, places to stash belongings—can make or break a full park day with kids. This is especially true in the Perth summer heat.

We hired (rented) a cabana and consider it one of the best decisions of our day. Here’s the breakdown on that plus food and other facilities.

Renting a Cabana: Why We Recommend It

The cabana we rented was a shaded structure with lounge seating and room to spread out. It sat close enough to the water areas that our kids could check in easily when they needed something.

How we used it:

• Home base for bags, shoes, phones, and snacks
• Agreed meeting point when the older boys went to the big slides, and our youngest headed elsewhere
• Guaranteed shade all day long (huge deal in the Perth sun)
• A spot for us parents to sit and relax while keeping an eye on gear

We’d recommend pre-booking cabanas. Check the Outback Splash website for current pricing and locations—they go fast.

Who should book a cabana:

• Families staying the entire day (open to close)
• Families with teens who roam independently and need a meeting spot
• Multi-family groups sharing a day out
• Anyone who wants guaranteed shade

 

Food & Drink: Eating at Outback Splash

Several food options are scattered around the park:

Outlet	What they serve
Burger Bar	Full meals—burgers, chips, basic kids’ meals
Snack Shack	Quick bites, drinks, mouth-watering treats like ice cream
Poolside kiosks	Cold drinks, frozen treats, locally roasted coffee
Licensed bar	Beer, wine, and other drinks near the lagoon

Shops, Lockers & Other Facilities

A small onsite shop stocks sunscreen, hats, goggles, pool toys, and other essentials you might have forgotten. Handy if you packed in a rush (or if your youngest forgot “that bag” on the way out the door – just saying).

Lockers are available for hire if you want secure storage for valuables. We’d recommend these for families who don’t book a cabana or worry about leaving phones and wallets unattended.

The toilets, showers, and change rooms were clean during our visit—always a relief when you’re spending a full day with kids. Showers near the pool areas make rinsing off easy before heading home.

Staff throughout the park were friendly and helpful. Lifeguards were visible and attentive, and front gate staff answered our questions without any hassle. Small thing, but it adds to the peace of mind.

Planning Your Visit: Costs, Timing & What to Pack

Prices and hours change seasonally, so always check the official website for up-to-date details.

Tickets, Opening Hours & Seasonality

Typical operating hours run around 10 am–5 pm, with extended hours in peak summer and shorter hours off-season. Don’t forget to confirm before you head out.

Ticket structure generally includes:

• Adult tickets
• Child tickets (different age brackets)
• Concession rates
• Family passes (usually 2 adults + 2–3 children)
• Online discounts for advance booking (often saves a few dollars)
• Season passes for locals or repeat visitors

Water attractions run during their defined season (roughly late September/October through April). Off-season visits mean mazes and mini golf only—no big slides.

If water slides are the priority for your kids, aim for the warmer months. Late spring through early autumn gives the best weather and full access to all attractions.

Best Time to Go & How Long to Stay

Plan for a full day if you want to properly enjoy water slides, pool time, mazes, and mini golf without rushing. Our boys easily filled 5–6 hours and could have stayed longer.

Timing tips:

• Arrive close to opening to secure good general seating (if not booking a cabana) and enjoy shorter slide queues
• Weekdays outside local school holidays are usually quieter
• Weekends and school holidays mean more crowds but also more energy—fun if you’re prepared for lines
• Hot summer afternoons get intense—rotate between water and dry activities, and schedule shade breaks

We visited on a weekend and found mornings manageable, with lines building mid-afternoon. Next time, we’d probably arrive right at opening – we had a slow start to the morning and arrived around 11.

Getting There, Parking & Transport

Most families will drive since the park is tucked away from the city. Bullsbrook is 30–45 minutes from Perth CBD via major highways—easy to navigate with any map app.

Parking is free and plentiful. That’s a genuine bonus compared to many attractions where parking fees add up.

Public transport options exist but involve transfers and walking. For families hauling towels, coolers, and gear, driving (or hiring a car) is the simplest option by far.

If you’re exploring the Swan Valley during your Perth visit, Outback Splash makes a natural addition. That said, one full day at the park will usually exhaust most kids’ energy—save other Swan Valley activities for a separate day.

What to Pack for a Stress-Free Day

Here’s our packing checklist based on what worked (and what we wished we’d brought):

Essentials:

• Swimsuits and rash shirts for sun protection
• Towels (at least one per person, plus a spare)
• Hats and sunglasses
• Sunscreen (reef-safe if possible)
• Reusable water bottles
• Flip-flops or thongs
• A change dry clothes for the drive home
• Coffee (to drink on the way. There are some great coffee carts in the park)

Recommended extras:

• Lightweight cooler bag with snacks, water and fruit (check current policy on outside food)
• Bring something to cook on the free propane grills – had we realized, we would have brought burgers or veggies to grill.
• Waterproof phone case

Pack light but pack smart. The less you worry about logistics, the more you can actually enjoy the day.

Our Family Verdict: Who Will Love Perth’s Outback Splash?

After a full day at Outback Splash, all three of our boys—ages 16, 14, and 11—agreed it was worth the visit. That’s not always easy to achieve with such different ages. The combination of thrilling water slides, the spacious lagoon, the massive splash pad, and the bonus surprise mazes meant everyone found something to love.

We’d absolutely include this stop again on a future Perth trip, especially during the warmer months. Add this to your list of things to do with kids in Perth

Outback Splash Is Perfect For:

• Families with kids who enjoy water slides, splash pads, and outdoor adventure
• Families who like mixing water time with puzzles, mazes, and open space
• Budget-conscious travelers wanting a full-day destination with multiple attractions included in one ticket
• Visitors looking for a fun, relaxed day out rather than intense theme park chaos
• Groups booking celebrations, school excursions, or Christmas Day alternatives

Our boys were exhausted and thoroughly satisfied by the time we loaded back into the car. That’s a win in our book. Here are some of our favourite pictures from our visit: