For Kids

Esperance is an extremely popular holiday destination for families with young children. The pristine sandy beaches, wide open spaces and numerous recreational activities provide children with plenty of fun and entertainment. Here are some great places to take the kids: 

Twilight Beach was recently voted the most popular beach in Australia and it’s a fantastic place to take the kids for a swim. Other popular swimming spots for children include the Esperance Bay (In front of the Yacht Club on the Esplanade) The James St Jetty and Castletown Quays. If you would like to have a town map & Esperance guide posted to you please contact the staff at the Esperance Visitor Centre on 90831555.

Adventureland Park is located on the Esplanade, next to the Taylor St Jetty. The Park features a climbing whale, maze, fenced playground and a pond to feed the ducks. Parents can sit back and enjoy a drink at the Taylor St Café whilst they watch their children play. The Skate Park with ramps is located along the Esplanade next to Adventureland Park.

The Mini Steam Train is located on the grounds of Adventureland Park. The operating times between 01 October to 30 April are 10am to 4.30pm daily during school holidays and weekends during school terms. The cost is $2 per ride.

Children are always keen to visit “Sammy” our resident Seal at the base of the Tanker Jetty. The Jetty is a popular fishing spot for people of all ages and it is a wonderful place to go for a walk. 

Esperance Mini Golf is open during school holiday from 10.00am - 4.00pm. This 18 hole mini golf is located on the Esplanade near the Adventure Land Park and the skate park. Jolly Jalopy's are available for hire also. Great Family Fun!!!

Acacia Gardens & Games - Wander through the gardens, relax by the pond, enjoy the abundance of native birds or test your skill and patience on the puzzle boards. Located just off the 11 mile Beach Road @ 406 Keenans Rd. BBQs and mini kiosk. Phone 90713002. Open Thursday to Monday 10.00am to 5.00pm.

The Cannery Arts Centre on Norseman have a children’s holiday program over the summer. PH: 90713 599 for further information.

 Esperance Aquarium - Discover the other world at the Esperance Aquarium.  Follow WA’s Leeuwin current through our discovery trail. Exhibits include our divers hand feeding our local species. See the living tropical coral reef. The touch pool is a hit with the kids.  Educational activities and guided tours can be arranged.  Open 7 days a week along the Esplanade.

The Esperance Library is located on Windich Street. Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat.

Mermaid Leather offers tours of their factory and showroom.  Open every day except Monday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.  6 Woods Street (Off Sheldon Road). See the unique range of fish and shark leathers plus fashion accessories.

Esperance Museum - One of WA’s outstanding regional museums, the Esperance Municipal Museum contains historical objects & memorabilia from the 1800’s, parts of the 1979 Skylab (America’s first space station), photographs & a locomotive engine. Open daily from 1:30-4:30pm.

Sammy the Seals Activity Corner