Begin with the avenue and memorial
Enter along Fraser Avenue, lined with tall gums, and head towards Kaarta Gar-up Lookout. Use the river bends and South Perth foreshore to orient yourself before turning towards the State War Memorial. Give the memorial space and keep this part of the visit quiet.
The visitor information centre can help you choose a suitable path. Stay in the main precinct if a short, gentler visit is enough; adding a tower, scarp stairs and a long garden loop is optional.
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Follow the plants, then decide on the treetop extension
Continue into the Western Australian Botanic Garden. Read the plant labels and look at how different Western Australian habitats shape the collections. Flowering varies by species and conditions; a spring visit does not guarantee every display is at its peak.
For a longer visit, follow the signed route towards the Lotterywest Federation Walkway. Its elevated glass-and-steel bridge takes you among eucalypts, with Water Garden and woodland views along the way. It has its own daily access hours; check the official page before starting late. The arched section may require assistance for some wheelchair users.
Make the meal break part of the route
We recommend Botanical Café for a casual breakfast or lunch near Fraser Avenue. Return there before you are tired or overheated, rather than adding a steep descent just to find somewhere to eat. The nearby kiosk is another option for a shorter stop; check what is serving that day.
Use the available routes around the escarpment
When reviewed on 21 October 2026, Lover’s Walk had been removed for escarpment restoration. The reopened Kokoda Steps had no path connecting their base to Perth city; use Fraser Avenue or Jacob’s Ladder for a city exit, choosing an appropriate route for your mobility. Mount Eliza pump-station works also restricted a service road and affected Wardong Carpark. Packtricia will check for access changes, but check Kings Park’s notices before travelling. Fraser Avenue and the botanic garden provide an alternative to the affected scarp routes.
Forrest Carpark was closed for the Walk for Reconciliation event until a scheduled reopening at 6am on 23 October 2026; the park advised larger Botanic Garden crowds on 22 October. That was the official plan at our 21 October review, rather than confirmation that the carpark had reopened. Use public transport and check current notices.
Pack for an exposed garden morning
Carry water, a hat and sunscreen even if the city streets felt shaded. Add a rain jacket in winter and a light wind layer for the lookouts. Shoes with grip help on damp paths. Shorten the route during heat or severe weather and follow on-site closures rather than treating the map as a guarantee of access.
Check before you go
Opening arrangements and visitor rules can change. Check the official information before your trip.
