KINGS PARKHere We are! A great weekend at Kings Park,Perth.
Hmmm...How It'sbig.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is visited by over six million people each year. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic garden, the park is the most popular visitor destination in Western Australia.
Perth's premier park is located in the heart of the city and spans across 1000 acres of beautiful parklands, botanical gardens and bushlands.
The main entrance to Kings Park is Fraser Avenue which is a spectacular tree lined boulevard. It is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city for some relaxation. Kings Park boasts an amazing range of flora and fauna.
Take a stroll through the park on one of the nature trails or follow some of the interpretive trails describing the history of the area, botany and wildlife.Or alternatively, free guided walks by volunteers are available daily at 10am and 2pm each day covering various areas of interest about the park.
Guided walks start near the Aspects Gift Shop on Fraser Avenue.Kings Park is also an excellent vantage point to capture photos of the Perth city skyline, the Swan River, and South Perth.
Botanic Garden Things To Do There are so many things to do in Kings Park and Botanic Garden - whether you are with family or friends for an afternoon picnic, wanting to relax and take in the magnificent views of Perth, or perhaps you feel like some unique retail therapy...
Opened in 1965, the Western Australian Botanic Garden features a scientific collection mainly of Western Australian plants displayed en masse or as individual specimens in an inspiring landscape.
The Botanic Garden is unique from those around the world by maintaining its focus on local flora, primarily because of the extraordinary diversity ofWestern Australian wildflowers found nowhere else on earth.
About 2,000 of Western Australia's 12,000 species of plants are displayed, with major gardens concentrating on regional floras of great species richness and beauty. The magnificent landscaped gardens and parkland lawns of the Botanic Garden are a favourite for weddings, quiet picnics, resting in the sun, or attending outdoor music and drama events in summer.
You may like to watch a short videothat highlights the many wonders of Kings Park and Botanic Garden. The Soul of the City
The Best View for me.I really love Perth ^_^
Kings Park and Botanic Garden overlooks the Swan River and Darling Range and showcases an outstanding collection of Western Australia flora. It is a popular place for picnics, pleasant walks, cultural and ceremonial events.
Nearly two thirds of the Park is natural bushland containing 319 species of native plants and around 80 bird species. The balance of the Park is made up of superbly cultivated gardens and open recreational areas.
For Western Australians and for the many interstate and international visitors, Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a place of inspiration, relaxation, recreation and wonder. The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority manages Kings Park and Botanic Garden in accordance with the Kings Park and Botania Garden Managemen Plan, to ensure the conservation of native biological diversity and cultural heritage icons, while providing for the diverse range of visitor interests.
Royal Connections
The area was renamed Kings Park in 1901 in honour of King Edward VII of England after a visit to Perth by his son, the Duke of York (later King George V). Mount Eliza, (known as Kaarta Gar-up by the local Nyoongar people), has always been a significant gathering point for Aboriginal people and a focal point of European culture. The State War Memorial was erected in 1929. The Honour Advenues and special memorials throughout the Park are dedicated to those who died during service to Australia.
Jacobs Ladder First up is Jacobs Ladder at Kings Park. Find out whether Jacob's Ladder is part of Kings Park. Go to Jacobs Ladder.
LotteryWest Federation Walkway
LotteryWest Federation Walkway, Kings Park. Fancy being high up in the tree tops? Go to LotteryWest Federation Walkway.
How to get to Kings Park: If you are coming up Malcolm Road from the city, as you reach the top of the hill, take a left turn at the roundabout (landmark to watch out for is the Edith Cowan Clock Memorial) onto Fraser Avenue which is the main entrance to Kings Park. Alternatively, if you are in the city and would like a more strenuous and scenic walk, start your walk at the intersection of Mount Street and Spring Street. Then walk over the pedestrian footbridge and take a steep walk up Mount Street and you will reach Fraser Avenue, the main entrance to Kings Park. Note that Mount Street is a turn off from St George's Terrace towards the western end of the Terrace.
If you are coming along Kings Park Road (heading from Subiaco), take a right turn at the roundabout onto Fraser Avenue. The main entrance to Kings Park. Note that Mount Street is a turn off from St George's Terrace towards the western end of the Terrace. If you are coming along Kings Park Road (heading from Subiaco), take a right turn at the roundabout onto Fraser Avenue. Photo slide show - Kings Park 2010-July
สวนคิงส์พาร์ค มีพื้นที่ทั้งหมด 400 เฮกแตร์ (ราว 2,500 ไร่) ในจำนวนนี้เป็นพื้นที่สวนพฤกษศาสตร์ (Botanic Garden) 17 เฮกแตร์ (ประมาณ 106 ไร่เศษ) เดิมชื่อ Perth Park เปลี่ยนเป็น Kings Park เมื่อปี 1901 เพื่อเฉลิมพระเกียรติ King Edward VII ที่เสด็จมาเยี่ยมเจ้าพระโอรส Duke of Cornwell และเจ้าหญิง Mary ซึ่งต่อมาขึ้นเป็น King George และ Queen Mary ขณะที่สวนพฤกษศาสตร์ เปิดอย่างเป็นทางการเมื่อปี 1965 รวบรวมพันธุ์ไม้นานาชนิดไว้กว่า 2,000 ชนิด หรือนับหมื่นสปีชีส์ สถานที่สำคัญต่างๆและพฤษศาสตร์
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