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Name: Kings Park
Address: Kings Park Road
City, State: Perth, Western Australia
Telephone: (08) 9480 3600
Admission: free
Describe your experience:
Lined by gum trees, the magnificent Fraser Avenue entrance to Kings Park gives an indication of what lies ahead – splendid views
of the city and the Swan River, impressive monuments and a true wilderness in the heart of the city. It has been a source of pleasure to
Perth residents since it was set aside as parkland in 1831 by the colony's first Surveyor General, John Septimus Roe. It was named Perth
Park in 1872 and subsequently renamed Kings Park in 1901 to honour Edward VII's accession to the throne. Shortly afterwards the park was
visited by the King's son, the Duke of Cornwall and York.
Apart from being the one place every tourist in Perth gets taken to (it really does offer a superb view of the Central Business District) the
park is also a popular place for locals and it is commonplace on weekends to see marriages ceremonies at various places in the park.
King's Park is best at night when the view of city is spectacular and the buildings reflect on the Swan River. You'll often see couples snuggling
up and staring at the stars. If stars are your thing, on a clear night the sky here is huge. There are a number of interesting brochures on
Kings Park. Guide to Kings Park Botanic Garden provides a brief history (the Botanical Gardens were established in 1962) of the gardens and a
map identifying the stands of jarrah, karri, tuart and heath in the park.
Of particular interest is the West Australian Botanic Garden, with its
collection of native flora, including 1700 varieties of wildflower. There is also a restaurant, café, Aboriginal art gallery and children’s
playgrounds. During summer, the park hosts open-air film screenings, plays and concerts.
The sombre State War Memorial commemorates Anzacs killed in World War I, with an eternal flame and engraved monument. There are memorials
to both John Septimus Roe and John Forrest in the park as well as a huge karri log and a Pioneer Women's Memorial. Daily guided walks depart
at 1000 and 1400 from the Karri Log, on Fraser Avenue.
Make sure you check out their website!
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review it for us!!
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