Kings park PerthA botanical wonderlandOn my recent expedition to Kings Park Perth I spent about 4 hours seeing the sights and I reckon that I covered only about 10% of it. B>Kings park in Perth and it's botanical gardens cover 1003 acres or 401.2 hectares. There were a number of differing types of people enjoying the park while I was there. There were single people, couples, Mom and Dad with their kids, Baby Boomers and the odd person or two sitting in the shade of a gum tree reading a book. There are plenty of facilities at Kings Park from undercover picnic tables and seats and coin operated BBQ's and of course toilets. After about 1/2 an hour I decided to have a small rest sitting on the grass under the shade of a huge Gum tree. At this spot I was able to watch the assortment of fountains in the small lake which is part of the water garden here at the park. Fascinating! view and so nice just sitting in such a peaceful surround. In the background you could hear the birds calling and I could hear magpies, crows, cockatoos and parrots and others that I could not identify.
Kings Park and it's Botanic Garden showcase an outstanding collection of Western Australia flora. It is a very popular place for picnics, pleasant walks, cultural and ceremonial events. Nearly two thirds of the Park consists of natural bushland containing 319 species of native plants and around 80 bird species. The balance of the Park is made up of splendidly cultivated gardens and open recreational areas and even a Boab tree all the way from the Kimberley.
The Kimberley Boab tree.
This practice of having a quiet drink of alcohol is now banned in Perth by the police. But what was the hurt and who did they upset? No harm and n obody upset. A fools law. The number of walking paths and the diverse types of gardens they wind their way through is quite amazing, I need to come back and see more. The paths offer close up access to the various plants and trees which are usually signposted so that you know what they are. There is even a large Boab tree from way up in the Kimberley Region as shown above. There is also a spectacular elevated walkway in the park which you must see when in the park.
Looking down from the walkway.
Some of the trees and plants I saw during my visit
A Kings Park Kangaroo Paw.
A view over Perth water from a pathway.
Albert Facey House, Corner Wellington Street and Forrest Place,
Another fountain display
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