Australia
This sprawling 400 hectares of bushland is only five minutes away from the city centre and is a great place for a bush walk or barbecue. There are guided tours through the botanical gardens, filled with exotic birds and wild flowers, but it’s more fun to make your own trail up to the State War Memorial, for picture-perfect snaps of the Swan River. Climb further up the DNA tower for a 360 degree view of the city, and take a tram back to the bottom is you’re feeling weary.
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Probably the best park we have ever visited. An oasis of greenery, with tropical birds, unusual flowers, sculpture and fantastic fountains. Great views across to the city and the Swan river.
Kings Park, Perth, Australia
www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/home/index.html
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