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Kings Park and Botanic Garden

πŸ“ Perth, WA

β˜…4.8(27,852 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

A 400-hectare inner-city park with panoramic Swan River and CBD views, pram-friendly walking tracks, picnic lawns, botanic gardens, wildlife, war memorial, and multiple cafes. Free entry to the park itself.

βœ“ Swan River panoramaβœ“ Free entryβœ“ Pram-friendly pathsβœ“ Native wildlifeβœ“ Botanic gardensβœ“ Free guided walks
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Kings Park and Botanic Garden is hands down one of the best city parks you’ll find anywhere in the world. Sitting right on the edge of the Perth CBD, it offers absolutely stunning views over the Swan River and city skyline, especially at sunrise. The park is massive, beautifully maintained, and packed with native Australian plants, walking trails, open lawns, memorials, and lookouts. The Botanic Garden section is incredibly well laid out and educational, showcasing WA’s unique flora in a peaceful and relaxing setting. It’s perfect for walking, photography, picnics, or just switching off for a bit. Facilities are excellent β€” clean toilets, plenty of parking, shaded areas, cafΓ©s nearby, and wide paths suitable for prams and mobility access. It’s also very family-friendly, with great open spaces for kids to run around. Whether you’re a tourist visiting Perth or a local looking for a place to unwind, Kings Park is a must-visit. Free to enter, world-class views, and something different every season. An absolute Perth icon

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

A non-negotiable stop for any Perth visit β€” the scale, views, and free access make it easy to spend half a day without planning. Pram-friendly sealed paths cover the main routes. Picnic lawns under large trees are abundant and well-positioned with city views. The free guided tours add an educational layer for school-age children.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Free guided walks depart on a regular schedule β€” check the Kings Park website for current times
⏰Picnic lawns are generous β€” bring a mat and food as cafe queues can build on weekends
🎟️Kookaburras actively target unattended food β€” keep snacks covered
πŸš—Free bus service connects to the park β€” also accessible from the CBD by bike or on foot

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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27,852 Google reviews

Spectacular city and river views40%
Excellent facilities and accessibility25%
Native wildlife encounters20%
Perfect picnic and open space15%
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Nigel

3 months ago

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β€œKings Park and Botanic Garden is hands down one of the best city parks you’ll find anywhere in the world. Sitting right on the edge of the Perth CBD, it offers absolutely stunning views over the Swan River and city skyline, especially at sunrise. The park is massive, beautifully maintained, and packed with native Australian plants, walking trails, open lawns, memorials, and lookouts. The Botanic Garden section is incredibly well laid out and educational, showcasing WA’s unique flora in a peaceful and relaxing setting. It’s perfect for walking, photography, picnics, or just switching off for a bit. Facilities are excellent β€” clean toilets, plenty of parking, shaded areas, cafΓ©s nearby, and wide paths suitable for prams and mobility access. It’s also very family-friendly, with great open spaces for kids to run around. Whether you’re a tourist visiting Perth or a local looking for a place to unwind, Kings Park is a must-visit. Free to enter, world-class views, and something different every season. An absolute Perth icon”

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Jim Long

a month ago

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β€œOne of the absolute highlights of visiting Perth. This park offers incredible views over the entire city and the Swan River, along with beautifully maintained gardens and walking paths. What makes it special is the wildlife and the little surprises you encounter along the way. You might find yourself protecting your toastie from a bold kookaburra, spotting a skink darting through the grass, or watching black cockatoos cracking nuts in the trees above you. It’s the perfect place to relax, learn about Western Australian plants, or simply take in the scenery. You can even return later at night to enjoy the stars. Best of all, it’s completely free β€” even the bus ride to get there. If you visit, try to catch one of the free guided tours at 11 am or 1 pm. They’re well worth it. Tim, our guide was particularly awesome!”

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Shahila Keskin

2 months ago

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β€œWhen visiting Perth, this is a must-see on the bucket list. For us, this is one of the most beautiful Botanic Garden in Australia. Don’t forget to bring something to munch on and a picnic mat to sit under gorgeous trees. They also have cafes and souvenir shops. Highly recommended! Keep our environment clean and safe like here, people ❀️”

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Chris St Clair

3 months ago

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β€œWhat a great place if you are in Perth. Kilometres of walking and biking tracks. Separate so you don't run into each other. War memorial and botanical Gardens. Best view of the city. Cafes and information centre. Plenty of public toilets . Nice and clean and quiet. Great place to start your day.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Kings Park sits on the edge of the Perth CBD and spans 400 hectares of parkland, botanic gardens, and native bushland. Families follow sealed pram-friendly paths past native plant collections, past the war memorial, and out to the best city views in Western Australia. Wildlife including kookaburras and native birds are present throughout. Free guided walking tours depart at set times. Multiple cafes and information centres are on-site.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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