Perth City Wildflower Trails
Kings Park Trails, Perth City
Kings Park & Botanic Garden is the perfect destination to immerse yourself in Perth's wildflowers and celebrate Western Australia’s natural beauty this spring, with over 3,000 unique plant species. Each spring, Kings Park transforms into a vibrant display of color, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Wildflower highlights include Black Kangaroo Paw, Everlastings and Eucalyptus Kruseana.
Daily free guided walking tours provide insights into the park's botanical wonders or a unique adventure join The Hike Collective on a guided tour that features the Federation Walkway, the ancient Gija Jumulu Boab tree, and breathtaking views from Mt Eliza. After exploring the festival and wildflower trails, enjoy a picnic with panoramic views of Perth's skyline and Swan River, or dine at Fraser's Restaurant for a gourmet experience with a view.
Find out more about the trails below, and visit the Kings Park & Botanic Garden website for more information.
Botanic Garden Discovery Walk
One of the most impressive areas of Kings Park is the 17 hectare Western Australian Botanic Garden. Over 3,000 species of flowering plants have been cultivated in garden beds that represent various geographical regions, best viewed by following the Botanic Garden Discovery Walk. The Short Walk is 20 minutes one way, or 40 minutes return. If you have more time, the Long Walk (1 hour and 20 minutes return) is a fantastic way to cover the entire area.
Law Walk
The Law Walk is Kings Park's premier urban bushland trail. It is a 2.5 km loop walk that provides visitors with scenic views of the Swan River and a unique insight into biodiversity along the Mount Eliza escarpment. Law Walk begins at Karri Pavilion and continues along the ridge of the limestone escarpment to Dryandra Lookout. Throughout the walk, visitors may observe flocks of birds, dolphins frolicking, Carnaby's cockatoo feeding on Marri trees or New Holland honeyeaters darting through the Dryandra sessilis parrot bush.
Bushland Nature Trail
The Bushland Nature Trail walk offers a unique encounter with Western Australia's famous wildflowers, trees and birdlife in their natural environment. An open mia mia structure marks the entry of the trail, with a mosaic depicting the Menzies Banksia, Banksia menziesii. The Bushland Nature Trail is an easy 25 minutes loop walk and suitable for families and people with disabilities.
Tomato Lake Reserve Walking Trail, Belmont
The Tomato Lake Reserve Walking Trail offers an easy, flat circuit walk with two options — a 1km inner circuit taking about 12 minutes, or a 1.5km outer circuit taking about 17 minutes. Along the way, enjoy views of the lake and nature sanctuary island, with facilities including toilets, café, playground, barbecue, picnic tables, seating, outdoor exercise equipment, and a gazebo. Click here to view the trail map.
Lake Claremont Loop Trail, Claremont
Lake Claremont is a Conservation Category Wetland abundant with bird life and flora. A a 2.5km loop trail surrounding the lake that can be accessed from many points via the surrounding local roads. Lake Claremont features two nature playgrounds, dog exercise areas including a dog agility zone and bird watching zones. Tee Box Café, Lake Claremont Golf Course and Method Health Gym all boarder the Lake via the Lapsley Road entrance.
Wireless Hill Wildflower Walk Trail, Melville
Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Park is a magical place to spend the day, with sweeping views across the city. The Wildflower Walk Trail has some great wildflower and heritage walks to explore. Enjoy this 1.3km loop which is popular with both local and international tourists during the Perth wildflower season. There's a great lookout in the car park offering expansive views over Perth.
