Perth Parks

Perth’s Most Interesting Parks

Perth has dozens of forest, gardens and national parks.  Below are the most interesting and unusual, but if you’ve got the spare time, you really should try to visit them all.


Marmion Marine National Park

Marmion Park stretches from Trigg Island to Burns Rock, about five kilometres off the Perth coastline.  This area is home to a variety of marine life, such as dolphins, whales and sea lions.  With whale and dolphin watching cruises operating in the area, you have the chance to get up close with these beautiful creatures.
Marmion Marine Park also offers swimming, fishing, snorkelling and diving.


Mundaring Community Sculpture Park

Here, artistic sculptures compete with the colourful native flora, such as golden wattles, brilliant bottle brushes and vivid wildflowers.  Eight Western Australian artists have created sculptures for this park; most popular is the interactive Moodae-ring acoustic sculpture, carved from Karri and Wandoo woods, that makes a variety of sounds when the touch activated panels are pushed.  Mundaring Park also has a heritage trail and playground.


Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park

Visiting a cemetery may seem a little morbid, but it provides a fantastic experience for history buffs who wish to examine historic headstones.  Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park also has a lovely parkland that contrasts natural vegetation with manicured, European inspired gardens.


Yanchep National Park

How many national parks have you been to that have an underground restaurant?  Cabaret Cave, at Yanchep National Park, is a bewitching cave restaurant featuring a supper room and ballroom.  Enjoy first class cuisine in an environment that can’t be topped.