Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Kings Park in central Perth is ideal for taking a walk, unpacking a picnic or simply lying in the shade of a tree after a long day of sightseeing. Overlooking Swan River and the Darling Range, the park's natural bush land is home to 319 species of native plants and 80 species of bird. With wishing wells, whispering walls and wonderful wildflowers, Kings Park provides a welcome natural rejuvenation for both visitors and locals alike.
The Botanic Garden at Kings Park features an impressive 2,000 of the region's 12,000 species of plants including Kangaroo Paw, Menzies Banksia and Red Flowering Gum. Visitors can stroll on their own among the Water Garden, Acacia Garden and Rare Flora Garden, or opt for a free guided walk to learn about both the garden and park from a knowledgeable guide.
Several private function spaces are on the Kings Park grounds, including the Rotunda for 50 people and the Frasier Avenue Lawn for 500 people. Kings Park is open daily. Free guided walks of the grounds run daily at 10 AM and 2 PM. For more information: +61 8 9480 3659
