Kings Park and Botanic GardenvsCottesloe Beach
Both Kings Park & Botanic Garden and Cottesloe Beach are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Kings Park & Botanic Garden scores significantly higher than Cottesloe Beach. Kings Park & Botanic Garden comes in at 89 with accolades from 3 reviews including Time Out, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser Ave, West Perth, Perth, Western Australia 6005
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Rising above the Swan River on the city's western flank, the 400-hectare bush-filled expanse of Kings Park is Perth's pride and joy." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The array of Western Australian flowers, trees and shrubs at this fantastic botanic garden ranges from ancient cycads to the Gija Jumulu boab." Full review
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visit the banksia garden between July and October to witness a riot of wildflowers.
Time Out
"This urban oasis is one of the world's largest inner city parks and also has some of the best views in Perth." Full review
Frommer's
"Overlooking both the city and Swan River this 406-hectare (1,000-acre) hilltop jewel of parkland encompasses a botanical garden, numerous war memorials, and native bush" Full review
Cottesloe Beach
Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Western Australia 6011, Australia
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Lonely Planet
"The safest swimming beach, Cottesloe has cafes, pubs, pine trees and fantastic sunsets." Full review
Fodor's
"Perth's poster beach is as beguiling as it is relaxing, what with its soft cream sand, transparent blue waters, and strip of beachy pubs and restaurants." Full review
Fodor's
"This is the quieter end of Cottesloe, where local residents go to walk their dogs...dive in for an early morning dip, or share a sunset wine on the sand." Full review