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Kings Park occupies approximately 400 hectares of Mount Eliza overlooking the city of Perth and the Swan River. Situated only a few minutes from the centre of Perth, the Park has much to offer with its sweeping parklands, Botanic Garden, wildflowers (which are spectacular, especially in Spring), and native bushland (two-thirds of the park). There are extensive city and river views with a panorama to the Darling Scarp. On a clear day, from the top of the DNA Tower in Forrest Drive, the Indian Ocean can be seen to the west. The magnificently sited State War Memorial is also one of several scenic vantage points. The Western Australian Botanic Garden extends south of the State War Memorial and is planted with 1700 native species. Extensive dual-use paths (pedestrian and bicycle, also accessible to wheelchairs) traverse Kings Park and bikes can be hired from the bicycle hire which operates from the main carpark adjacent to the restaurant, tearoom and snack bar. Western Power Parkland Cafe adjoins the Arthur Fairall Playground in May Drive, and the Lotteries Family Area is off Kings Park Road. Nearby to the bicycle hire is the Visitor Information Centre operated by the volunteer Kings Park Guides. Maps and variety of other literature about Kings Park are available from the Kings Park administration building and the information centre. Kings Park guides invite you to free guided walking tours, available 1000 and 1400 daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day). There are picnic and barbecue facilities, public toilets and playgrounds at several locations in Kings Park. The Lotteries Family Area is primarily for children aged up to six years old and disabled children and is served by Stickybeaks Cafe. The Western Power Parkland has several electric barbecues and a cafe. The Kings Park Tearooms and Fraser’s Restaurant are located on Fraser Avenue in Kings Park. Kings Park Tearooms are open daily. Fraser’s is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Function facilities are also available. To book a pavilion for a wedding or social function phone 08 9480 3659. The Annual Spring Wildflower Festival is Australia’s largest and most varied massed native plant display and wildflower exhibition including scientific, educational and trade features. Also available is horticultural advice and souvenir sales.

Located in the heart of the Swan Valley wine area, a 30 minute drive east of Perth, is the suburb of Midland. The town owes its existence to the establishment of a railway line from Perth to the Avon Valley in 1886. By 1890, a tent village of railway workers became known as Midland Junction. The State Government established its railway workshops’ site at Midland in 1901, which continued to be the major employer in the town until the workshops closed in 1990. Since then, the town has remained the commercial and retail centre for the surrounding areas. Midland’s main period of growth occurred between 1901 and 1914. In those years the stock sale yards and the government abattoir were established and the town had five hotels, churches, a picture theatre, recreation grounds and a racecourse. The town has a number of historical buildings including the Town Hall and Council Chambers, built in 1906. The unusual square clock tower on the domed building provides a unique landmark for the town. Alongside the Town Hall is the Old Midland Post Office which was restored in the mid 1990s. And around the corner, the Midland Courthouse (Uniting Church) has a portico built in a neo-classical style with pediment and piers of Donnybrook stone. Visit Woodbridge, a Victorian-style mansion built in 1885 on the banks of the Swan River, to enjoy Devonshire teas. See where Guildford Grammar school began and appreciate the antique furniture, with most of the original pieces remaining. In Carnegie Gardens you will find the Gerr-Lyons Memorial which was erected by the people of Midland for engine driver Gerr and fireman Lyons, who died in a major train accident in the Darling Ranges. The memorial was carved from Donnybrook stone in the classical style with a drinking fountain at plinth level. Across the highway from the town hall is WAGR Locomotive 174 (R-Class) which was used in a mine rescue in 1907. A miner was trapped in a flooded mine and this locomotive raced with divers from Perth to Coolgardie in a time that stood unbeaten for nearly 50 years. As well as its historical links, the town has several very pleasant hotels including the 1890s Freemasons Hotel and two major shopping precincts. Enjoy the variety of local crafts and foods that can be found at the Midland Military Markets, open Friday, all weekend and public holidays, and the fresh produce at the Midland Farmers’ Markets on Sundays. There are many wineries within the area for you to enjoy delicious wine tasting, gourmet lunches and riverside views. Midland has a wide choice of restaurants. Most are located in the city centre and along Great Eastern Highway. The choice includes a la carte, Chinese, Thai, Italian and Indian cuisine. Motels and historic cottage accommodation is available in Midland. Nearby, the Swan Valley area offers a wide range of accommodation including self-contained cottages, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks and boutique hotels, right through to resort style accommodation.

Subiaco has a population of approximately 15,000 and is three kilometres from the central business district of Perth. You can stroll through beautiful Kings Park down Hay Street and walk from native bush into cosmopolitan fashion, food and coffee. The main retail area of Subiaco is one of Western Australia’s finest fashion and restaurant scenes. There’s plenty of opportunity to experience every cuisine imaginable before or after an exciting day’s shopping. Wander off the main roads down through the village like narrow, leafy streets of Subiaco. They hold a wealth of beautifully restored homes. Visit the quaint Subiaco Museum and see memorabilia dating from its settlement by Benedictine monks in the 19th century and also experience a powerful meeting with local Aboriginal culture in the Noongar Room. There’s also the pleasure of exploring the grounds of the University of Western Australia and the natural beauty of the Swan River at Matilda Bay. You might also like to catch a show at the two professional performing arts centres in Subiaco: The Regal Theatre and the Subiaco Theatre Centre. You can’t visit Subiaco without experiencing the thrill of an Australian Rules football match at Subiaco Oval, the premier home of Western Australian football. Subiaco Oval also holds National Soccer League games and world rugby matches like those from the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Subiaco offers indoor and outdoor markets, located either side of the railway line. There are a variety of crafts, antiques, homewares and souvenirs for sale. The Subiaco Station Markets are open weekends and public holidays. The Subiaco Pavilion Markets are open Thursday to Sunday and public holidays. Subiaco has many fine restaurants, cafes and bars. The cuisine ranges from innovative local cuisine, Asian and European influenced cafes and restaurants, to popular fast food chains. There is one motel in Subiaco. Most visitors stay in central Perth or West Perth and make the short trip to Subiaco by train, car, bus or on foot.