Glorious Gardens of Perth
Western Australia may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of the world's great gardens, and that is precisely its charm. Beyond the coastline and sunshine lies a rich network of parks, botanic gardens and cultivated landscapes shaped by ancient soils, rare flora and deep cultural stories.
Perth is an unexpected garden city where nature is woven into everyday life, anchored by Kings Park with its bushland, botanic displays and sweeping river views. Beyond the city, the cooler valleys of the Darling Scarp reveal seasonal treasures such as Araluen Botanic Park. Together, these gardens invite visitors to look west and discover a unique garden destination.
Featured Gardens
Western Australian Botanic Garden
A world-class botanic landscape combining native plant displays with vast bushland within Perth's Kings Park.
Araluen Botanic Gardens
A cool-climate garden in a sheltered valley where tulips camellias and autumn colour thrive beneath eucalypts.
Wanneroo Botanic Garden
A contemporary garden in Perth's north, featuring layered planting, shaded pathways and vibrant greenery.
Stirling Gardens
Perth's oldest surviving public gardens, revealing the city's earliest ambitions for science, beauty and civic life.
Queens Gardens
Queen’s Gardens is one of Perth’s most intact examples of an enclosed oasis-style public garden.
Government House Gardens
Discover significant trees ceremonial plantings and living symbols of WA's civic past.