Nature in Perth
7 places in Perth, with the official website of each.
Places
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser Avenue, Kings Park
A large city park open daily with free entry. It has more than 3,000 species of native plants, trails and cafes. Free guided walks run at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
DirectionsRottnest Island
Off the Perth coast
An island known for its quokkas, which you can visit in a day from Perth. Anyone arriving by ferry pays an admission of A$21.50, set by the island authority. This figure comes from the Rottnest Express website, because we could not check the island's own website.
DirectionsYanchep National Park
One hour north of Perth
A park with a koala boardwalk, guided tours of the Crystal and Yonderup caves, and trails. Pets are not allowed.
DirectionsNambung National Park (The Pinnacles)
A couple of hours' drive north of Perth
A desert of limestone pillars, with a viewpoint and a driving loop. It also has white dunes, beaches, stromatolites at Lake Thetis and wildflowers from August to October.
DirectionsJohn Forrest National Park
Perth Hills, 30 minutes by car
The oldest national park in Western Australia. It has two waterfalls that flow in winter and spring, trails, mountain bike routes and the old Swan View railway tunnel.
DirectionsCape to Cape Track
South West, from Naturaliste to Leeuwin
A long-distance trail in the South West, with sections through Yallingup, Gracetown, Redgate and Hamelin Bay. A volunteer association helps maintain it and organises group walks, except from December to February. Its website does not state a fee for walking it.
DirectionsCottesloe Beach
Cottesloe, about 20 minutes west of the centre
A beach on the Indian Ocean, with surf life saving clubs. The council website publishes beach conditions and notices; for example, in October 2026 it closed beaches because of a stranded whale and warned of snakes on the path.
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