Active Kids Adventure Park

The moment your kids spot the climbing frames and obstacle courses at Active Kids Adventure Park, you'll know whether the detour from Perth was worth it. It's essentially an outdoor play facility designed to burn off energy - rope bridges, scramble nets, balance beams, that sort of thing. The appeal is fairly straightforward: children get to climb, swing and test themselves on physical challenges in the open air rather than staring at screens.

It works best for families with primary school-age kids who actually enjoy a bit of physical challenge. Toddlers might find some bits too much, and teenagers will likely have moved on to wanting their phones back. Allow a couple of hours, though energetic kids could happily stay longer if you let them.

The real practical question is whether it's worth timing around your caravan stays at Newmill Farm or Scone Camping just down the road - and honestly, if you're based nearby for a week, it's a decent rainy-day backup or a morning activity. It's not the sort of place that'll define your holiday, but it does what it says on the tin. Check ahead for opening times and admission prices before you go - the details aren't readily available online, which is a bit frustrating. It's close enough to Perth that you could easily combine it with a wander around the town itself if the weather turns.