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perth outdoors: parks
there's no better place to view nature at work
You might hear people say the outdoor lifestyle in Perth is one of the best reasons for living here. As a visitor, enjoying one or more of Perth's parks and national parks should be at the top of your 'must-do' list, with opportunities to see Australian wildlife and wildflowers, do some bushwalking, or just relax and have a picnic!
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Kings Park and Botanic Garden
One of the largest inner city parks in the world, Kings Park has panoramic views of the city and the Swan River, with trails for cycling, jogging or walking, playgrounds, barbecues and picnic lawns, plus an amazing display of wildflowers in spring read more
Perth City MAP |
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Caversham Wildlife Park
Meet and feed Australia's native inhabitants! Get up close to some of Australia's iconic animals, and enjoy the shady picnic areas as you make some new furry friends read more
Swan Valley MAP |
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Whiteman Park
This beautiful conservation reserve is home to the most diverse transport exhibition in WA, the Motor Museum of WA, as well as numerous activities for people of all ages, from tram and train rides, a variety of quaint craft shops, a fantastic birds of prey display read more
Swan Valley MAP |
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Araluen Botanic Park
Paradise found... Just an hour from Perth, enjoy this magnificent park with gorgeous gardens, scenic picnic areas and read more
Perth Hills MAP |
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Perth Zoo
Home to over 1500 animals from 200 species with naturalistic exhibits closely replicating the animals' native habitats. |
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Burswood Park
Just three minutes from the centre of Perth, surrounding the Burswood Entertainment Complex, this beautiful public park offers a pleasant environment for walking and picnicking. It has a free children's playground and free gas barbeques. For details about the Burswood Park Public Golf Course read more
Burswood T: +61 8 9362 7576 MAP |
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John Forrest National Park
First established in 1898, this park was named in honour of the famous WA exploror and stesman in 1947. The park provides magnificent views and containes a variety of walk trails and seasonal spectacular waterfalls.
Perth Hills MAP |
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Serpentine National Park
Bordered by the South Western Highway, this park is best known for its waterfall cascading over sheer granite during the winter months. A wheelchair-accessible walk train along the Serptentin River leads to the magnificent Serpentine Falls.
Perth Hills MAP |
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Mundaring National Park
There are a number of recreational sites as well as lookouts offering panoramic views over Mundaring Weir. The Munda Biddi cycling trail runs through parts of the park, a trail that is being constructed to give cyclists the opportunity to eventually cycle from Perth to Albany in the South West of WA, through some of the state's most spectacular scenery.
Perth Hills MAP |
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Yanchep National Park
Abundant native flora and fauna, and rich in Indigenous and European history, here you can explore the limestone caves, discover the beautiful freshwater lake and see one of WA's largest koala colonies.
Sunset Coast MAP |
