Fraser Avenue is the main visitor hub in the inner-city oasis that is Kings Park. It is a great place to start your visit. Here are some ideas and useful information to help you plan your visit.
Top Things To Do
Admire one of Australia’s great avenues
The majestic avenue of lemon-scented gums along Fraser Avenue gives visitors a breathtaking entrance to Kings Park.
If your time is limited, make a walk along Fraser Avenue your top priority.
Take in the views
Fraser Avenue and the surrounding visitor hub overlooks Perth city, the Swan and Canning Rivers and the Darling Range and Perth hills to the east.
It is the best view in Perth. Head to Kaarta Gar-up Lookout or at the State War Memorial to take your photos and enjoy the panoramic views.
Visit the State War Memorial
The State War Memorial of Western Australia sits boldly on Mt Eliza escarpment, as a constant reminder to the city of Western Australian servicemen and women who have lost their lives in battle from World War I to the present day.
Overlooking the Swan River and Perth city, the memorial sits poignantly alongside the Court of Contemplation and Flame of Remembrance and is a must-see for all visitors to Kings Park.
Drop into the Visitor Information Centre
The Visitor Information Centre is open daily between 9.30 am and 4.00 pm (closed Christmas Day). Make the most of your visit to Kings Park with the help of the knowledgeable Kings Park Volunteer Guides who can assist with helpful advice, maps, trails and tours to suit your interests.
Located next to Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop.
Take a free guided walk
Free guided walks depart daily at 10.00 am, 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm outside Aspects of Kings Park. Several topics are offered including WA Botanic Garden and Kings Park bushland walks.
Bookings are not necessary for groups less than 10 people.
Shop at Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop
This is undoubtedly Perth’s best store for quality, contemporary Australian and Western Australian-made craft and design, Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop is not to be missed. Delivering a distinctive shopping experience with friendly staff and products that reflect the natural environment and Western Australia.
Aspects is open seven days, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
WA Botanic Garden
The entrance to the Western Australian Botanic Garden is located in the Fraser Avenue visitor hub. Its spectacular gardens are recognised as some of the best in the world.
These living collections celebrate the mega-diverse and beautiful flora of Western Australia. Look for the large 'Symbiotica' sculpture than marks the entry.
Take a tour
Private tour operators offer a range of experiences for you to enjoy in Kings Park. Take an Aboriginal Cultural Tour, hire a bike or hop on the Perth City Sightseeing bus.
Enjoy a meal
With unbeatable views of Perth city and the Swan River, Fraser’s Restaurant offers a unique fine dining experience. The State Reception Centre, managed by Fraser’s Restaurant Group, provides a venue for community, corporate and government events accommodating up to 700 guests.
For a more casual dining experience, Botanical Cafe and the Kings Park Kiosk are located next to Fraser’s Restaurant and provide a relaxing breakfast or lunch spot.
Enjoy a picnic
Enjoy an Aussie barbecue in the Pines Picnic Area with our free electric barbecues, lovely lawns, tables and seating in the Fraser Avenue precinct. Gather a group and pack your picnic basket for an outdoor meal with views of the city and river as your backdrop.
Please remember portable barbecues are not permitted in Kings Park.
Access and parking
Free parking is available in the Fraser Avenue visitor hub in Wadjuk Carpark and areas surrounding Pines Picnic Area.
There are several ACROD bays in Wadjuk Carpark and around Pines Picnic Area Carpark including at the Kings Park Administration Building, Kings Park Education Centre and Biodiversity Conservation Centre.
The 935 Transperth bus drops off and picks up visitors on Fraser Avenue or Wadjuk Carpark.
Free electric barbecues are available at Pines Picnic Area near the Kings Park Administration Building.
Toilet facilities are available next to Wadjuk Carpark, on Fraser Avenue Lawn North and adjacent to the Exhibition Ground.
In order to get the most out of your visit, please refer to the Visitor Checklist and Kings Park Terms and Conditions. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please use the search facility in the top right corner of our site or contact us for assistance.
Excellent results in research, conservation and visitor experiences have been recorded in the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority’s 2018-19 annual report, which is now available online.
