Just over 400 hectares in size, Perth's Kings Park and Botanic Garden is one of the world’s largest inner city parks.
Located just a few minutes from the Perth CBD, Kings Park is famous for it's tree-lined avenues and sweeping vistas of Perth City, the Swan and Canning Rivers and the Darling Range.
Kings Park includes the world renowned Western Australian Botanic Garden.
Kings Park PerthThis 17 hectare gardens display about 2,300 species of mainly Western Australian plants.
The collections of Grevillea, Banksia and Hakea are particularly worth checking out, with many rare or hard to find species. And of course so many nectar rich flowering shrubs attract a wide array of native birds and insects.
Kings Park Perth - Banksia ashbyiThe Botanic Terraces and Pavilion is another feature loaded with plant interest along with first nation and contemporary artworks.
The giant Baobab is another must-see, being estimated to be over 750 years old, 14 metres high and 2.5 metres in girth.
Kings Park Perth - spectacular mature treesThe Conservation Garden features one of the best selection of rare and endangered species like Banksia, Darwinia, Dryandra, Eremophila, Grevillea and Verticordia.
There's also a Water Garden, Acacia Garden and the spectacular Treetops Walkway offering a privileged view of life amongst the birds.
Kings Park Perth - Treetop WalkwayTwo thirds of Kings Park is managed bushland with walking tracks, native flora and wildlife to delight visitors.
Six million visitors each year enjoy the many highlights of a visit to Kings Park and Botanic Gardens. these include:-
- the stunning views;
- strolling along the many lawns;
- enjoying the gardens,
- enjoying cafes and galleries, picnics or many outdoor activities.
Kings Park Perth - WatergardenThere are several areas designed for children including Rio Tinto Naturescape, a learning and discovery area for children to connect with nature.
It is a place to explore, climb rocks and ropes, wade through creeks, build cubbies and get dirty.
Kings Park Perth - fountainsVisit the website for further information on things to do, events and the activities in Kings Park and Botanic Garden as well as a selection of maps and brochures that are available to download.