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Bushland Nature Trail, Kings Park Bushland Nature Trail, Kings Park

Bush Walk

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Urban Walk
 in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.9 km
    • Bush Walk Class 1

      All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

Kings Park is one of the largest city centre parks in the world and the vast majority of the park is native bushland. Immerse yourself in the serenity of this bushland sanctuary and discover the many local plants and animals along this easy 900 metre nature trail loop.

Mia Mia structure marks the entry
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As you wander and explore the Bushland Nature Trail, you will see unique Western Australia trees including tuart, jarrah and marri scattered throughout the bushland. Banksias, sheoaks and other small trees and tall shrubs make up a middle storey with a diversity of low, beautifully flowering plants forming the understorey. There are plants in flower all year round, the peak between July and October.

The trail starts at the Botanic Garden carpark, a beautiful open Mia Mia structure marks the entry with a mosaic depicting the Menzies Banksia, or Banksia menziesii. The statement draws upon the key architectural elements of the temporary shelters built by Nyoongar people. Mia mias were traditionally made from grasstree spikes and branches that were shaped into a beehive form. They provided shelter for those travelling between hunting grounds.

Seasonal free guided walks along the nature trail and through the Botanic Gardens are offered by Kings Park Volunteer Guides. Check out the website for further details: https://www.kingsparkguides.com.au/join-our-guided-walks/

The bushland nature trail is one of many walks within King's Park and maps are available from the Visitor Information Centre or via the Kings Park Guides website here: https://www.kingsparkguides.com.au/visitor-information/ 

For a longer walk with river views try the 3.7km Law Walk.

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority

(08) 9480 3600

Kings Park Volunteer Guides

08 9480 3624

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Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

900m loop

What To Pack

Group A - Urban Trails (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.

Trail Start

Botanic Gardens Carpark, Forest Drive, Kings Park, Perth

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Trail End

Botanic Gardens Carpark

Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

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Facilities

  • Cafe
  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Kiosk
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Water Access Points
  • Public Toilet

Best time of year

There are plants in flower all year round, the peak between July and October.

Trail Access

Road 2WD or free CAT bus from Perth

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1 trail goers have rated Bushland Nature Trail, Kings Park as 4 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 14 Sep 2022, 11:06am

Wildflowers galore especially in the peak of Wildflower season.

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