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Kings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. Kings Park was even better than I expected. The views are stunning and the vibe is awesome – you could easily spend days there.
Kings Park is a beautiful oasis in the centre of the city, with cafes, playgrounds, nature walks, botanic gardens, treetop walks, bbqs, monuments, art galleries, statues, memorials and just a wonderful place to visit.
On my first visit to Kings Park I was blown away by its beauty and size. I met up with friends for a day at the park, and a picnic lunch in a large rotunda which is situated in one of the best locations in the park. This rotunda comes with sensational views overlooking the city and the Swan River and the war memorial with its dedicated gardens. From this location we spent the entire day coming and going while exploring many different parts of the park including the wonderful Aspects of Kings Park gallery shop. There were many guided walks, usually run by the parks volunteers. There were short and long walks through this exceptional park which is right next to the city

Fashion using local wild flowers
Kings Park is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. Two thirds of the 400 hectare park is protected as bush land and provides a haven for native biological diversity. The total area of Kings Park is 400.6 hectares and features both cultivated gardens and untamed bush land.
One day at the park was not nearly enough for me, so I spent another day there on my own. I took the train in to the city and then took the free #935 bus on the short drive up to the park, from the city. Once again I was stunned by the sensational views over the city and Swan River and Elizabeth Quay, where we took the cruise boat to go to Fremantle.
I stopped for coffee at the outdoors café before making my own way around the parks many hundreds of lovely gardens. I explored fantastic and varied gardens, a tree walkway, war memorial, play areas for children, cafes, restaurants, extensive bush trails and picnic places which come with free bbq’s.
These Botanical Gardens, with so many spectacular W.A wild flowers and other flora are organised into so many different ecosystems. To see all these plants in their native areas would require travelling thousands of km- and they are all here in one place. In fact, we covered thousands of kilometers when we travelled for a week up the Coral Coast of WA to view the thousands of wildflowers.
So, if you want to see the Western Australia wildflowers and your time is limited, they are all here in the one place.
Kings Park and Botanical Gardens – Magnificent.
Great post 😁
Thank you. Lyn
I think I would want to do the same – just wander on my own and stop to admire whenever I want to. Much harder to do when you’re with others.
Lovely photos. :)
Yes Lynette, it is nice to share experiences but occasionally it is nice to enjoy the beauty and serenity on your own.
Fantastic pictures of such a beautiful garden, Lyn. Lovely post.
Thank you, it really is stunning, Lyn
What a beautiful place. It seems much more extensive than the Burchart Gardens on Victoria Island.
Thanks Katelon, the stunning views over the Swan River really add to the overall beauty of Kings Park. Lyn
What fabulous gardens! As you know, thanks to your trip with its fabulous photos to WA, I’m determined to visit whenever we next come to Australia.
Yes Sheree, I have no doubt that when you do make it back to Aus, you will be visiting Perth and the Margaret River. Thanks, Lyn
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Australia’s botanical parks are magnificent! Gorgeous photos!!
Thanks Linda, and this park is by far one of, if not the best in Australia, mainly for its size, views, location and sensational gardens. Lyn x
Thank you for showing this Lyn, I had never heard of it before. It looks really amazing, so much in one place. I’ll keep that in mind for a visit most certainly, it looks like a holiday on its own 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
Thanks Mark, Kings Park has so much to offer including lovely restaurants, cafes and then of course the many fabulous picnic areas. Lyn
Lovely photos Lyn and the park certainly put on a show during the wildflower season. Memorable memories.
It surely is a stunning park in so many ways. Thanks Suzanne, Lyn
You spent two days there. That proves that the park and gardens are special.
Greetings from the USA. Take care, Lyn.
Neil
I would think that if you lived in Perth, Kings Park would be a place to visit often. It is easy to get to with the free public transport or drive there but arrive early to ensure parking. Thanks Neil, Greetings from Australia, stay calm. Lyn
Being a West Australian, I have spent a lot of time in Kings Park and seen it develop over the years. Peter said Anzac Day dawn service in Kings Park was truly memorable, and like no other.
Thanks Kay, I can only imagine what a truly fabulous experience Anzac Day would be from Kings Park with its stunning views of the city and river and the lovely memorial garden park.
Hi Lyn, the West Australian Botanic Garden section is always on our list of things to do when we visit my cousin in Perth. Thanks for including so many lovely photos in your post. Cheers, Mark
Thanks Mark, it really is a spectacular location with amazing views. I would always go there also whenever I go to Perth. Lyn
Beautiful photos Lyn. A friend of mine is a guide there and she loves her work there – easy to see why
Thanks Mary, it is definitely a stunner. Easy to spend many times there.
Great urban parks are a real treasure. I cherish Stanley Park in Vancouver. The botanic garden at Kings Park looks stunning. I’d love to visit.
I loved Stanley Park when I was there last year. I had about 3 visits there and even took the horse and carriage ride around the park. Spectacular. Kings park is very special. Thanks Caroline, Lyn
You’ve done something I haven’t!
A healthy dose of enjoying the outdoors. Perfect.
Two fold, it was superb, thanks Gail, Lyn
Beautiful, Lyn!! I’m really craving to go a magnificent park right now ;)
I hope you get to go real soon. Our restrictions here in Aus are easing. I had a day out on Wednesday for the first time in 8 weeks. It was super. Lyn
I am sorry for my note. However, why you do not make the gallery of your pictures, then visitors can see them in bigger size following by the arrows. Your pictures are very good and interesting and deserve to be seen in bigger format.
I am sorry for bothering you.
Thank you for your comment. I like to share my photos as I am a visual person however I don’t want to bore visitors with too many photos. What exactly do you mean by gallery. Thanks, Lyn
Actually, you are using kind of galleries in your posts. This is the window with several small pictures which you cannot watch separately. When you add picture to your post check on the left top corner all the options. There is option – to create gallery. If you choose it you can highlight as much pictures as you want, then pick create new gallery, and finally add it to post. On your post you will see the same window with many small pictures. However, when you click on one of them it will be open in bigger format. Following by the arrow on your right you can watch them all one by one in the same bigger format.
Thanks Alexander. I actually create my galleries on my phone but I will try the gallery on wordpress, Lyn
Mobile application probably does not have these options. :-)
I’m overwhelmed by the natural beauty of Kings Park. I see Perth as an inviting cruise stop
for my wife and I in the future.
If Kings Park is all you get to seeing when you visit you will feel very happy although you will also get to see Fremantle which is fabulous. Thanks, Lyn
Why Fremantle?
That is where the cruise terminal is. Fabulous city.
I’m really impressed with your writing skills as well
as with the format on your blog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you modify it your self?
Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to peer a nice blog like this one nowadays..
Thanks very much. I create it all myself and I use Chateau format for the layout. Lyn
I love Kings Park, we are so lucky to have it right in the middle of our city.
Yes Mel, you are very blessed to have such a divine area so close to your lovely city. Thanks, Lyn
I haven’t been yet.. but can’t wait to see Perth. Apparently called the garden city? 💐
Thanks Liam. You will not be disappointed. It is spectacular. Lyn