Park & Garden

Lotterywest Federation Walkway

📍 Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth WA 6005 (enter east of Forrest Roundabout)

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Perth
Category: Park & Garden
Duration: About 40 minutes (return)
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00 · Free; Kings Park is open 24 hours while the elevated walkway section runs 09:00-17:00
Ticket Price: Free Admission: Free · Kings Park has no entry fee and the walkway is free
Address: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth WA 6005 (enter east of Forrest Roundabout)
Coordinates: -31.9585, 115.8320

Introduction

The Lotterywest Federation Walkway is the best-known treetop walk in Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth, running about 620 m with a return journey of roughly 40 minutes, starting east of Forrest Roundabout. The central section rises onto an elevated glass-and-steel arched bridge some 220 m long, at up to 52 m above the ground, threading through the canopy of marri woodland with sweeping views of the Swan and Canning rivers, the Perth skyline and a rich display of Western Australian wildflowers. The route passes water-garden valleys and reaches the Beedawong Meeting Place, incorporating Aboriginal art, blending ecology and heritage.

✨ Highlights

620 m treetop walk

A walkway of about 620 m, some 220 m of it an elevated glass-and-steel bridge above the canopy.

52 m high bridge

Rises up to 52 m above ground for bird's-eye views of eucalypt canopies and the city.

River and city panoramas

Reveals sweeping views of the Swan and Canning rivers and Perth's skyline.

Western Australian flora

Passes several wildflower gardens and a water-garden valley rich in native species.

Aboriginal art

Ends at the Beedawong Meeting Place featuring embedded Aboriginal art and interpretative signage.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

→Transportation：Take a bus to the Kings Park stop, or drive/walk up the escarpment from Perth CBD; then walk within the park

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	09:00-17:00
Tuesday	09:00-17:00
Wednesday	09:00-17:00
Thursday	09:00-17:00
Friday	09:00-17:00
Saturday	09:00-17:00
Sunday	09:00-17:00

Free; Kings Park is open 24 hours while the elevated walkway section runs 09:00-17:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free Admission	Free

Kings Park has no entry fee and the walkway is free

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open with Kings Park each day (usually daylight hours); confirm specific times with official notices.; admission: Free access.

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Lotterywest Federation Walkway?

Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; Free; Kings Park is open 24 hours while the elevated walkway section runs 09:00-17:00

How much is the admission for Lotterywest Federation Walkway?

Free Admission: Free; Kings Park has no entry fee and the walkway is free

Any practical tips for visiting Lotterywest Federation Walkway?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open with Kings Park each day (usually daylight hours); confirm specific times with official notices.; admission: Free access. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

How long should I spend at Lotterywest Federation Walkway?

A typical visit takes About 40 minutes (return).

This entry is compiled from public Australian and international travel sources. Tickets, opening hours and transport may change; please confirm with official sources on site.