10 Top Things to do in Kings Park

10 Top Things to do in Kings Park

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Posted 2012-04-17 by Sarah Corkfollow
[SECTION]10 Top Things to Do in Kings Park[/SECTION]

Looking for a fun family place to visit that has plenty of activities to keep everyone happy? Kings Park is just the ticket. If you live in Perth you have probably been to Kings Park dozens of times, have read lots of things about it and know all there is to know about it.

Of course everyone knows that Kings Park has lovely flowers and gardens and a fantastic view and is a great place for a picnic but did you know that there are lots of other activities in Kings Park as well?


[SECTION]Federation Walk[/SECTION]

Take a tree-top walk and enjoy the spectacular views of Perth City, the Swan River and the Botanical Gardens on the Lotterywest Federation Walk . This walk is one of Kings Parks most popular tourist attractions.

The walkway is 620 metres long and it winds through Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens along a mixture of on-ground pathways, an elevated walkway and a steel and glass arched bridge.

The Federation Walk takes about forty minutes to complete and is free, although donations are welcome.


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[SECTION]Botanic Garden[/SECTION]

Visit the Western Australian Botanic Gardens and see over 3000 species of Western Australian wildflowers on display. Some of these wildflowers are found nowhere else on earth.
The landscaped gardens and parkland lawns of the Botanic Gardens are popular for weddings, picnics and lots of summer events.



[SECTION]Synergy Parkland[/SECTION]

Synergy Parkland is a recreation park for the whole family. A great area for the kids to play and explore, with features such as the island fort, elevated walkway, large replica dinosaurs and a water misting forest. The kids will have hours of fun following the giant dinosaur footprints and finding ancient fossils.

There is also a timber boardwalk that creates a lovely walk over the lake area, taking you from the picnic ground right over to Lycopod Island – another great play and discovery area.

The Synergy Parkland is also a fantastic place for a picnic, with barbeque facilities, picnic tables and lots of shady, grassy areas.



[SECTION]Take a Tour or Guided Walk[/SECTION]

There are some great self-guided tours of Kings Park and the Botanic Gardens. Get some free brochures from the Information Centre or download information to help you on your walk.

If you would prefer, you can take a free guided tour of either Kings Park or the Botanic Gardens. The guided tours are held daily at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm and are run all through the year by volunteer guides.

There are several guided tours available including the Botanic Garden Walk, Kings Park - Past and Present Tour, Water Views and Wilderness Walk, Bushland Paths, Wilderness and Wildflowers and the Kings Park Mystery Walk.

Each guided tour is full of interesting information and facts and lasts for approximately one and a half hours.



[SECTION]DNA Tower[/SECTION]

The DNA Tower is so called because it is shaped like a DNA molecule. The spiral staircase is 15 metres high and has 101 steps to the top.

There are stops along the way to the top where you can enjoy the view and have a little rest but the climb to the very top is well worth the effort as the view is brilliant.



[SECTION]Memorials[/SECTION]

Kings Park is home to several memorials including the State War Memorial, the Cenotaph, the 10th Light Horse Memorial, the Queen Victoria Statue, the Floral Clock, the 2/16th Battalion Memorial, the Kokoda Memorial Plaque, the Court of Contemplation and many more.

You can take a self-guided Memorials Walk which is approximately 1.7 kilometres long and takes about an hour to complete.

A brochure with all the details can be obtained from the visitors centre or downloaded from the website. It is full of interesting facts and information about all the memorials and statues in Kings Park.



[SECTION]Lotterywest Family Area[/SECTION]

The Lotterywest Family Area is popular with families and has a great playground for young children. Recently it was extensively refurbished and upgraded, the play areas in the Ivey Watson Playground are dedicated to children under 5 years of age.

There are other Playgrounds for older children and families and equipment has been installed on Hale Oval.



[SECTION]Kokoda Track Walk[/SECTION]

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk is a tribute to the brave Australian Troops that fought in Papua New Guinea.
The Kokoda Track Walk begins at Kennedy Fountain and ends at the State War memorial. Part of the walk consists of 150 steep steps that rise vertically 62 metres and as you follow the track and the steps you will notice plaques dotted along the way to help guide you on your journey.



[SECTION]Cafes[/SECTION]

Stickybeaks Café

The Stickybeaks Café is located within the Lotterywest Family Area at Kings Park and close to the Ivey Watson Playground.

It's a great place for families to eat while the children can play close by. The café serves breakfast, lunch and snacks and you can eat inside or outdoors under the patio.

The Stickybeaks Café can get very busy especially on the weekends, it's open 7 days a week from 8am till 4.30 pm and 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Zamia Café

The recently renovated Zamia Café is located near the Synergy Playground in Kings Park. The café is child friendly and has a great children's menu and I am told that they serve a fantastic breakfast and lunch although I haven't tried it yet.
They do however serve a delicious Morning and Afternoon Tea. The freshly baked scones served with jam and cream, are a triumph and the dessert cabinet is simply full of delicious looking cakes and pastries.

The Zamia Café is casual yet has a stunning view overlooking the lake and gardens of Kings Park, it's open and bright and there is seating inside and outdoors. They have a variety of menus on offer and can even cater for special occasions.

The Zamia Café can get very busy especially on the weekends, it's open 7 days a week from 8am till 4.30 pm and 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.



[SECTION]Other Attractions[/SECTION]

Visit Aspects of Kings Park and see some of the highest quality, contemporary Australian craft and design.

See the Giant Boab Tree which was brought to Kings Park from the Kimberley Region. This tree is 750 years old, weighs 36 Tonnes and is 14 metres high.

Take the Bushland Nature Walk and see loads of wild-flowers, trees and birds. It's an easy 25 minute walk that is suitable for the whole family.

The Law Walk is a 2.5 kilometre urban bush walk. It takes about 45 minutes to complete and you will see many plants and animals.

There is so much more to see and do at Kings Park, loads of activities and events for the whole family. You will have a tough time deciding where to start but you are sure to have a fun visit that you wont forget.



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