Sightseeing

Hillarys Boat Harbour

📍 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025, Australia

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Introduction

Hillarys Boat Harbour, in the beachside suburb of Hillarys north-west of Perth, is one of Western Australia's most popular waterfront leisure and tourism destinations, set along the striking 'Sunset Coast'. Centred on a large recreational marina, the harbour is ringed by seafood restaurants, cafes, bars and boutique shops along Sorrento Quay, where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood, coffee and ice cream with dazzling ocean views. AQWA, the Aquarium of Western Australia, sits within the harbour, featuring one of the largest living coral-reef exhibits, an underwater tunnel and a touch pool among sharks, stingrays and turtles; there is also a yacht club, an ocean swimmer's cove and mini golf.

✨ Highlights

AQWA, the Aquarium of Western Australia

Features a large living coral-reef exhibit, an underwater tunnel and a touch pool.

Sorrento Quay dining

A waterfront dining strip of seafood restaurants, cafes and bars.

Marina scenery

A busy yacht harbour where you can stroll a coastal boardwalk and take in the view.

Family leisure

An ocean swimmer's cove, mini golf and other family-friendly facilities.

Sunset Coast setting

Sits along Perth's 'Sunset Coast' with beautiful sea views at dusk.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The harbour, shops and dining promenade are open throughout the day; individual venues and AQWA have their own hours, so please check the official on-site notice.; admission: Entry to the harbour is free; attractions such as AQWA have separate admission, subject to official notice..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Hillarys Boat Harbour?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The harbour, shops and dining promenade are open throughout the day; individual venues and AQWA have their own hours, so please check the official on-site notice.; admission: Entry to the harbour is free; attractions such as AQWA have separate admission, subject to official notice.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.