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Best Parks in Perth 2026, Kings Park, Walks & Reserves
Discover Perth's best parks and nature reserves in 2026. Explore Kings Park, coastal walks, Rottnest Island and inland reserves, outdoor escapes near Perth.
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Parks and Nature Reserves in Perth 2026
Perth is blessed with outstanding parks and reserves, Kings Park is one of the world's great urban parks, while Rottnest Island, the Pinnacles and the Stirling Range are extraordinary natural landscapes within easy reach. dpaw.wa.gov.au/parks
Major Parks in Perth
- Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Fraser Avenue, West Perth. One of the world's largest inner-city parks, 400 hectares of native bushland and botanic garden overlooking the Swan River and city. DNA Tower, war memorials, the State War Memorial and spectacular spring wildflower display (September). Free entry. bgpa.wa.gov.au
- Bold Park, Oceanic Drive, City Beach. Coastal bushland reserve with walking trails and views to the Indian Ocean, a rare intact slice of Perth's original coastal tuart forest. bgpa.wa.gov.au
Nature Reserves and Day Trips from Perth
- Rottnest Island, 30 minute ferry from Fremantle or Barrack Street Jetty. The island home of the quokka, cycling, snorkelling and pristine bays. No private cars. rottnestisland.com
- The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, 250km north of Perth. Thousands of limestone pillars rising from the desert. dpaw.wa.gov.au
- Yanchep National Park, 51km north. Koalas, caves, wetlands and tuart forest. dpaw.wa.gov.au
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