Start gently with breakfast at your hotel — ask reception for halal options or a vegetarian breakfast if you need fully halal choices; hotel buffets often accommodate dietary needs with advance notice.
Walk to the nearest CAT bus stop (Hay/Murray Street area) and take the free CAT (city loop) into the Barrack Street Jetty/Elizabeth Quay area — it’s easy to board, wheelchair friendly, and saves walking for the older family members.
Take a 45–60 minute scenic river cruise from Barrack Street Jetty — gentle seating, panoramic river and skyline views, and minimal walking required; great for avoiding crowds while seeing Perth from the water. Cruises usually run morning to afternoon; book or check the 1–2 week schedule in advance.
Disembark and enjoy an easy riverside walk around Elizabeth Quay where plenty of benches and shaded spots are available for resting; view the Bell Tower from outside (short photo stop, not entering) which avoids museum-like visits while still seeing an iconic landmark.
Choose a vegetarian restaurant like Annalakshmi on/near the river (vegetarian = halal-friendly) for a relaxed lunch with seating and easy access, or cross to Northbridge (short CAT ride) where several Turkish/Middle Eastern and South Asian restaurants offer halal options — call ahead to confirm halal certification if required.
Take the short ferry from Elizabeth Quay to South Perth (Mends Street Jetty) — the ferry trip is brief, accessible, and scenic, depositing you right on the South Perth foreshore where benches and grassy areas offer comfortable rest spots with uninterrupted views of the city skyline.
Spend unhurried time on the foreshore: there are many benches, flat paved paths for easy walking, toilets nearby, and sheltered picnic areas — perfect for elderly family members to rest, watch boats, or enjoy the view.
If the group feels up to it, stroll (or take a short ride) to Mends Street Village for a relaxed coffee/tea and light snacks; many cafes have seating and are on one level for easy access. Otherwise return to Elizabeth Quay by ferry or CAT for more resting spots.
Use the free CAT bus back to the Hay/Murray Street area and walk a short distance to your hotel to rest before evening plans — CAT buses are frequent and curb-to-curb friendly for older passengers.
Choose a nearby halal-certified or vegetarian-friendly restaurant in the CBD or Northbridge for dinner — popular choices include Turkish and South Asian restaurants around William Street/Northbridge; ask staff about halal certification or opt for clearly vegetarian dishes to ensure compliance.
Head back to Mercure on Hay to rest; if still keen for a short night stroll, nearby Hay/Murray Street Mall has benches and is well lit — otherwise relax in the hotel lounge.