New Adventures always await at Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, a unique nature play space designed to inspire children to explore, climb, and connect with the outdoors. Young adventurers can test their courage on The Bungarra and The Python, wade through the Paperbark Waterhole, get tangled in giant webs at The Tangle, crawl through The Burrow, and build their very own cubby house. It’s an immersive experience that swaps screens for hands-on discovery and encourages kids to embrace the natural environment in a safe and fun way.

Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm, and is closed on Mondays, throughout February, and on days of very high fire danger.

Entry is free, making it an accessible and memorable outing for families visiting Perth.

About Naturescape @Kings Park

Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park is a place devoted to connecting children with nature and learning about the Western Australian environment, local Aboriginal culture and the natural sciences.

Covering 6 hectares and surrounded by natural bushland, the facility includes a popular elements including a running creek with rocky banks, log bridges, climbing ropes, tree hides, a cubby building zone, bridges and meandering paths. Two thirds of the precinct is open to the general public and one third is a dedicated Education zone. Each section offers a unique experience, designed to appeal to children of different ages, personalities and abilities.

When it opened in October 2011, the project was the first of its kind in the world. Since then, they have welcomed around 80,000 visitors each year and many other organisations have started to deliver similar projects around the globe.

This $3 million Stage 2 project is made possible with the exceptional support of Rio Tinto, who have been the major partner in this project since it was first proposed in 2008.

Tips for New Visitors

• What to Bring: Pack a hat, sunscreen, and water.
• Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can handle climbing, crawling, and a bit of water play.
• Age Suitability: The space is designed for children aged 5–12, but younger siblings can also enjoy with close supervision.
• Accessibility: Some paths are pram and wheelchair friendly, though areas with logs, rocks, and water features are more challenging.
• Facilities: Toilets, picnic spots, and shaded areas are nearby, making it easy to plan a longer visit.

Philosophy

The purpose of this space is to encourage young Western Australians to love and protect our unique and precious environment by providing a hands-on experience of nature.

As a conservation organisation, this is an important priority for Kings Park and Botanic Garden. The benefits for unstructured outdoor activity for children on mental health, social and cognitive skills, problem solving, physical fitness and healthy development are also clear.

Where & How to Get There

• By Car: Parking is available along May Drive and in nearby car parks within Kings Park, though spaces can fill quickly on weekends and school holidays.
• By Public Transport: Take a bus (Green CAT) from Perth’s Elizabeth Quay Bus Station to Kings Park Road (several routes stop nearby). From there, it’s about a 10–15 minute walk into the park.
• On Foot or Bike: Kings Park is easily accessible via walking and cycling paths from the city, with beautiful views along the way.