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Park · Perth, Austrália Ocidental
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Park of more than 400 hectares atop Mount Eliza, with native bushland, a botanic garden, a war memorial and the best‑known view of Perth and the Swan River.
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About Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Kings Park occupies Mount Eliza, beside Perth's CBD, and is one of the largest urban parks in the world, covering over 400 hectares. About two thirds of the area is preserved native bushland, and the remainder is divided between lawns, picnic areas and the Western Australian Botanic Garden.
From the lookout on Fraser Avenue you can see the city, the Swan River, which opens into a wide expanse of water, and the Darling Range in the distance. Nearby are the State War Memorial, with its eternal flame, and tree‑lined avenues with plaques honoring soldiers.
The botanic garden houses thousands of plant species from Western Australia, one of the world's richest regions for wildflowers. The Federation Walkway, a glass and steel treetop path, runs through the eucalypt canopy, and the spiral DNA Tower, with its staircase, offers views over the park.
There is no entry fee. In September the park festival celebrates the wildflower season.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 4 hours.
Best time
In spring, September to November, for the wildflowers. Late afternoon to see the sunset and the city's lights from the lookout.
How to get there
By bus from the city centre, which goes up to Fraser Avenue, or on foot in about 20 minutes via Jacob's Ladder or Mount Street.
Tip
Begin at the lookout and the Federation Walkway and allow time for the botanic garden. Bring water and a hat in summer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Do you have to pay to enter Kings Park?
There is no entrance fee. Some guided tours and events are paid.
What is the best time to go to Kings Park?
Spring, from September to November, when the wildflowers are in bloom. The sunset from the lookout is beautiful year-round.
What is the Federation Walkway?
A glass-and-steel walkway that runs among the treetops within Kings Park's botanic garden.