Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time to pack a picnic and make the most of Perth’s great outdoors. From leafy parks to riverside spots, discover the perfect places to spread out a rug, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a leisurely bite.
Hay St &, Hale St, Perth WA 6004, Australia
If it's sunny out, you'll probably find us at Queens Gardens. This spot boasts historic waterlily filled lakes, manicured lawns and a large variety of trees and shrubs - it's also one of the best places in the City to see black swans and their adorable cygnets.
Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace, Perth, 6000
900 Wellington St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
Follow the sound of falling water into one of Perth's prettiest hidden gardens. Set up by the lake under the shade of 125 year old trees for a picnic that feels straight out of a fairytale.
1C Hackett Dr., Crawley WA 6009, Australia
Bring the dog, bring the kids, bring the picnic basket. This wide riverside reserve between Matilda Bay and Nedlands Yacht Club rewards every kind of easy afternoon. This is a popular off-lead exercise area, and the grass runs long and flat, just perfect for dogs. Kids can also take over the play equipment while you claim a picnic table with sweeping river views.
10 Royal St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia
One of Perth’s earliest gardens, Victoria Gardens was first planted in the 1800s and revitalised in the 1990s. Today, original trees and Indigenous artworks sit alongside hilltop views of the Swan River and Perth Stadium, connecting Claisebrook Cove with the city. A perfect place for a picnic with a view.
