Kings Park: Where can I get the best view of Perth?

If you want the best view of Perth, head up to Kings Park, a short walk from the city centre. The views from Kings Park over the Swan River and Perth CBD are impeccable.

Perth is an odd place. Up close it looks clean, sparkling and somewhat underwhelming. The city centre is a mix of the functional and grand statements, but much of the rest of the Western Australian capital is sprawling suburbia.

But taken in panorama, Perth is a seriously good-looking city – and one with direct flights from the UK. The best spot to get that magical skyline photo is Kings Park*.

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✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.

Covering 400 hectares on a hilltop perch above the Swan River, Kings Park is one of the world’s great urban parks. There’s plenty to do beyond getting the magic photo, too, including Segway tours.

Walking to Kings Park, Perth

The key areas of the Kings Park are a short walk from the city centre. It’s 2.5km from Yagan Square, 1.9km from London Court or 2.2km from Elizabeth Quay. The latter is where Swan River cruises head out towards Heirisson Island.

You’re inside the park well before that, however, so you may as well enjoy the stout, silver-trunked, red-flowering gum trees along Fraser Avenue along the way.

There are several sites within the park for getting a the best view of Perth. The first is near the Wadjuk car park, and the State War Memorial. From here, the gleaming glass towers of the city centre are to the left of the frame.

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Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.

The majority of the shot, however, is taken up by the bulging, curving Swan River as it winds its way towards the Indian Ocean and Rottnest Island. The rich blue water is punctuated by the white sails of yachts flitting along the river.

Other lookouts offer similar views, but with slightly different angles. The Mt Eliza Lookout, slightly further along, and the Dryandra Lookout in the south of the Kings Park are good bets if you want to make a thorough assessment.

It doesn’t have to be a quick photo and out job either – there’s plenty to do in Kings Park.