Making A Trip To The Kings Park In Perth
Parks are a great place for us all to let off some steam and relax. It is also a perfect place to rest and bond with your family members! Hence, Kings Park is the perfect place to do so. The development in Kings Park officially commenced in 1892 and has been home to thousands of visitors ever since! Over a century old, Kings Park is definitely a park worth visiting at any point of one’s life. Here is what you can do in Kings Park.
Why you should visit the Kings Park
First of all, Kings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. The park is rich in European and Aboriginal history and has a deep contemporary culture. Kings Park is hugely popular and has a reputation for scientific research, horticulture, public education and conservation.
Kings Park contains a section called the Western Australian Botanic Garden and the garden displays over 3000 species of flora and fauna. About 260 hectares of the park are made up of bush land and is home to a rich and native biological diversity.
The park offers free tours for visitors to learn more about the trees and wildlife too. There is also a special Heritage Tour for visitors to learn about the history and life of the local Aboriginal people. Kings Park is also home to a couple restaurants, cafes and has a dedicated area for picnics and barbeque areas. It is a perfect place to unwind, relax and improve one’s general knowledge too! There are also souvenir shops for visitors who wish to bring home a piece of history that pertains to the characteristics of the Kings Park.
Opening hours and prices
Kings Park is a public park and admission is free of charge. The park is also open for visiting 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Location and travelling there
Kings Park is located at Fraser Avenue, West Perth WA 6005. Visitors can reach the park via public transport or by car. However, it is recommended to reach Kings Park by chartering a private bus. Private buses drive you straight to the destination compared to having to stop at each bus stop if you are on a public bus. Private buses arrive punctually and some private bus drivers even conduct on-board introductions to the destinations. Chartered buses ensure that the family can reach King’s Park on in no time at all so that the family can maximize the time spent at the park!
We can arrange transport for groups of any size to Kings Park, please call or send us an email for more information.