Kings Park
A vast park and botanic garden overlooking Perth, famous for wildflowers and memorials
Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia, covers over 400 hectares of bushland, gardens, and parkland. It features the Western Australian Botanic Garden, memorials, and panoramic views, and is known for its spring wildflower displays and the annual Kings Park Festival.
- Home to over 2,000 species of Western Australian plants in the botanic garden
- Hosts Australia's largest wildflower show each September
- Features the State War Memorial and tree-lined Honour Avenues
- Visited by over five million people each year
- Covers more than 400 hectares of bushland, gardens, and parkland
What is Kings Park?
Kings Park is a large public park in Perth with sweeping views over the city and Swan River. It combines open lawns, bushland, and the Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays thousands of native plant species. Visitors find tree-lined avenues, memorials, walking trails, and playgrounds. In spring, the park is known for its wildflower displays, especially during the Kings Park Festival.
The history of Kings Park
The area, known as Mooro Katta and Kaarta Gar-up by the Noongar people, has long been a cultural and ceremonial site. Early European settlers valued its freshwater spring. Set aside as public reserve in the late 19th century, it was officially opened as Perth Park in 1895 and renamed Kings Park in 1901 to mark King Edward VII’s ascension. The Western Australian Botanic Garden was added in the 1960s to showcase local flora.
What there is to see
The park’s grounds include native bushland, formal gardens, and avenues planted with eucalyptus and other trees. The Western Australian Botanic Garden covers 18 hectares and displays over 2,000 species of Western Australian plants. Memorials, walking paths, and play areas are spread throughout the park. The park is always open to visitors.
When to go
Kings Park is visited year-round, but spring is the highlight, when wildflowers bloom and the Kings Park Festival takes place in September. The park hosts large gatherings for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day at the State War Memorial. Locals and tourists come for picnics, walks, guided tours, and to learn about native plants.
Parts and collections
Within Kings Park, the Western Australian Botanic Garden features themed areas such as the Conservation Garden and displays like the Gija Jumulu boab tree. Memorial avenues and different gardens highlight various aspects of Western Australian history and flora.
Why Kings Park matters
Kings Park is a symbol of Perth and Western Australia, known for its wildflowers and as a place of remembrance. The park’s memorials honour service personnel and pioneering women. The annual Kings Park Festival celebrates native wildflowers and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The site remains important to the Noongar people.
Plan a visit
Days and festivals
Questions people ask about Kings Park
Where is Kings Park located?
Kings Park is in Perth, Western Australia, overlooking the Swan River and the city’s central business district.
What is Kings Park known for?
It is known for its native bushland, the Western Australian Botanic Garden, memorials, panoramic views, and especially its spring wildflower displays and the Kings Park Festival.
When is the best time to see wildflowers in Kings Park?
The best time is in September, during the Kings Park Festival, when wildflowers are in full bloom and special displays and events are held.
What memorials are found in Kings Park?
The park contains the State War Memorial, Honour Avenues with plaques for service personnel, and other memorials such as the Pioneer Women's Memorial and the Bali Memorial.
Is Kings Park open all year?
Yes, Kings Park is always open to visitors and offers gardens, bushland walks, and events throughout the year.
Good reading and sources
- Kings Park, Western Australia on WikipediaEncyclopedia
- More photos on Wikimedia CommonsPhotos
- Wikidata recordOpen data
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