Kings Park and Botanic Garden
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Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a 400.6-hectare park on Mount Eliza in Perth, overlooking Perth Water and the central business district.
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What's on here
'Stay Wild' Nature Journal
Until 11 Oct
The Spring Mud Kitchen
Until 11 Oct
Loose Parts Bush Camp
Until 11 Oct
Science Insider: Orchids Up Close
Friday, 06:0031.90 USD
Heart of the Park
Saturday, 06:0010 USD
Why go
- Two-thirds of the park is protected native bushland.
- The 17-hectare Western Australian Botanic Garden has paths showcasing flora from different parts of the state.
- The garden’s Gija Jumulu boab tree was transported from the Kimberley by truck.
- The DNA Tower is a 15-metre double-helix staircase with 101 steps, inspired by a staircase at the Château de Blois.
- May Drive, Lovekin Drive and Marri Walk are tree-lined avenues honouring service personnel who died in wars and other engagements.
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59
Don't miss
- Law WalkFollow a 2.5-kilometre bushland loop from Rotunda Two along the limestone escarpment to Dryandra Lookout, returning via the Lotterywest Federation Walkway. Allow about 45 minutes.Starts at Rotunda Two; reaches Dryandra Lookout and returns via the Lotterywest Federation Walkway
- State War Memorial precinctVisit the Cenotaph, contemplation court, remembrance flame and reflection pool on Mount Eliza. The tunnels beneath the memorial are closed to visitors.Mount Eliza
- Kokoda Track Memorial WalkFrom Kennedy Fountain on Mounts Bay Road, the walk climbs 150 steps over 62 metres and commemorates Australian troops in the 1942–43 Papua New Guinea campaign.Starts at Kennedy Fountain on Mounts Bay Road
- Aboriginal Art GalleryExplore works by Aboriginal artists from Western Australia and the Northern Territory on Fraser Avenue.Fraser Avenue
- Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial ClockFind the stone clock tower commemorating Australia’s first woman elected to a parliament, just outside the park’s main entrance.Just outside the park’s main entrance
What's in season
- SepEach September, Kings Park hosts Australia’s largest wildflower show and exhibition. The Kings Park Festival includes wildflower displays, performances, exhibitions and guided walks, with events also held at May Drive Parkland.
What you see
- Guided walks offer views across the Swan River and Perth City.
With kids
- The Lotterywest Family Area playground is designed for children under five.
- The Ivey Watson Playground in the Lotterywest Family Area suits children under six.
- May Drive Parkland has a lake, an island, climbing equipment and life-sized model dinosaurs; its playground suits children older than six.
- Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park is designed to help children connect with nature and Western Australia's environment.
Facilities
- Visitor information The park’s administration building provides visitor information and bookings for guided walking tours and facilities.
Photo spots
- Pioneer Women’s MemorialA memorial in the Western Australian Botanic Garden honours pioneering women’s contributions to the city and state.Western Australian Botanic Garden On the map
- Fraser Avenue UplightsThe uplights change colour to mark special days and events.Fraser Avenue On the map
History
Mount Eliza was an important ceremonial and cultural place for Whadjuk Noongar, who camped and hunted there. They knew it by names including Mooro Katta and Kaarta Koomba. Kennedy Spring supplied water to Aboriginal inhabitants and early European visitors, including Willem de Vlamingh’s party in 1697.
- 1831The area was reserved for public use.
- 1835A 5.1-tonne jarrah shipment from Mount Eliza became the colony’s first export.
- 1871Malcolm Fraser persuaded Governor Weld to reserve 175 hectares as public land.
- 1872The 175 hectares were formally gazetted as a public park.
- 1895Perth Park opened on 10 August.
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- 1897The park expanded to 412 hectares.
- 1901It was renamed King’s Park to mark King Edward VII’s accession and a visit to Perth by George and Mary.
- 1965The Botanic Garden officially opened on 4 October, having been established for visitors to the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
- 1966The DNA Tower was built.
How to get there
- On footWalk uphill from downtown via St George’s Terrace and Malcolm Street; the route is about 2 km.
- BusGreen CAT buses serve Stop 16 on weekdays.
- BusRed CAT buses run daily to nearby Ord Street Stop 19.
- BusKings Park Road, on the northern boundary, is within the Free Transit Zone.
Sources: Kings Park, Western Australia - Wikipedia · Kings Park, Western Australia - Wikipedia (part… · Perth/City - Wikivoyage (see) · Kings Park | Kings Park · Kings Park - Wikipedia · Kings Park (Australie-Occidentale) - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Fraser Avenue, Perth Greater Perth Western Australia
- Website
- bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park
- Phone
- +61894803600
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Questions and answers
Is the park open at night?
Yes, the park grounds are open 24 hours every day.
Are there free guided walks?
Volunteer guides lead free walks departing daily from outside Aspects of Kings Park.
What do guided walks cover?
Walks cover monuments, memorials, bushland paths and the Botanic Garden. Guides share local Noongar names and traditions and vary walks with Noongar seasons.
Can I visit the Botanic Garden nursery?
The nursery offers behind-the-scenes tours.
Is there a Bali bombing memorial?
A memorial commemorates the 16 Western Australian victims of the 2002 Bali bombings, those injured and those who helped survivors.
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