perth picnic spots
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Love the great outdoors?
Perth is blessed with some of the most beautiful picnic spots in Australia – river views, city skylines, ocean sunsets and leafy parklands. Here are some of our favourites:
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, West Perth – our most requested spot. Think sweeping city and river views from the Pioneer Women's Memorial, Saw Avenue Picnic Area or the Tuart Lawn.
Matilda Bay Reserve, Crawley – shady trees, Swan River views and some of the prettiest sunsets in Perth.
Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth – a wide green foreshore with an uninterrupted view of the city skyline. Perfect for golden hour.
Hyde Park, Highgate – leafy plane trees, a peaceful lake and a relaxed inner-city vibe.
Lake Monger Reserve, Wembley – open lawns, lake views and plenty of resident black swans.
Point Walter Reserve, Bicton – a riverside reserve with a sandbar and big shady trees, great for families.
Heathcote Reserve, Applecross – elevated river views looking back towards the city.
Burswood Park, Burswood – manicured gardens and lakes beside the river.
Cottesloe Beach, Cottesloe – the grassy terraces overlooking the ocean are made for sunset picnics.
Whiteman Park, Whiteman – huge open spaces and bushland, ideal for larger groups.
Every council has its own rules, so tell us your dream spot and we'll check it's permitted before we lock it in.
There are a couple of essential things we need to flag when it comes to two of our most popular picnic spots:
To use a commercial vendor, Kings Park requires you to hire a space from 2 x people upwards unless you choose a DIY package. You can view costs at https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/parties-and-picnics
Matilda Bay requires Boho & Prosecco to be Licensed Commercial Operators registered with Tourism Australia and WA to set up on their reserved sites. We file all the necessary paperwork with the Department of Parks and Wildlife following their specific guidelines, which means it is one less thing for you to worry about. You know your picnic will tick all the compliance boxes on the day!
Check out our interactive map below of popular picnic spots around Perth, along with links to their booking sites. (Councils vary according to group size and required permits.)
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Not a Pluviophile (lover of rain?)
For a hire fee, there are many stunning warehouse style venues in Perth that your picnic style event can be hosted in.
