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Kings Park
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Kings Park

Getting around: On a hill directly above the CBD, walkable from the city centre (uphill) in about 20–30 minutes, or a short drive/bus ride.
Hours: Open 24 hours as a public park; the Botanic Garden section and specific attractions keep general daylight hours.

Kings Park is one of the largest and best inner-city parks in the world, combining native bushland, a formal Botanic Garden, war memorials, and a treetop walkway (the Lotterywest Federation Walkway) with panoramic views over the CBD skyline and Swan River. It's Perth's most-visited attraction and does genuinely deserve the reputation — both for the views and the scale of natural bushland preserved this close to a city centre.

It's large enough to spend anywhere from an hour (lookout and a short walk) to a full day (extensive bushland trails), and it's free, making it one of the easiest high-value additions to a Perth itinerary.

Kings Park FAQs

Is entry free?

Yes, the park is free to enter and explore.

What's the treetop walkway?

The Lotterywest Federation Walkway, an elevated glass and steel walkway through the tree canopy, giving an above-ground perspective of the bushland — a highlight of the park.

How long should I spend there?

An hour for the main lookout and Botanic Garden; several hours to a full day if exploring the bushland trails.

Is it walkable from the CBD?

Yes, though it's uphill and takes 20 to 30 minutes; a bus or short drive is easier if you don't want the climb.

Best time to visit for the skyline view?

Late afternoon into sunset gives good light over the CBD skyline and Swan River.

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