Araluen Botanic Park (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Araluen Botanic Park?
What makes it 71% Baby-Friendly: Smooth pram routes, toilet blocks with change tables and café highchairs aid carers, yet no stroller hire, no dedicated nursing room and some steep gravel trails restrict comfort, so confirm details first.
Positives:
- Pram access: Most main paths are sealed and level for strollers.
- Parenting facilities: Restrooms have baby-change tables near the main garden precinct.
- Baby seating: Cafés provide highchairs; confirm on arrival.
Challenges:
- No stroller hire: You must bring your own stroller; park does not rent prams.
- Limited train service: The miniature train may be under maintenance; check before you go.
- Steep trails: Avoid Bennet’s Lawn and Stinton Creek routes with a pram.
What is Araluen Botanic Park?
- A 59-hectare regional botanic park in Perth’s south-eastern Roleystone foothills, integrating 14 hectares of themed gardens with 44 hectares of native bushland
- A curated living collection of exotic and indigenous flora, showcasing seasonal tulips, rhododendrons, azaleas and Western Australian wildflowers
- A landscaped setting punctuated by heritage stonework, rustic pergolas, a manmade lake and winding pathways through diverse plant precincts
What is so special about Araluen Botanic Park for with baby?
- Pram-friendly sealed paths across main gardens
- Restrooms with baby-change tables close to picnic areas
- Cafés offer highchairs and sheltered seating
- Seasonal tulip displays and spring blooms enhance visits
- Easy morning strolls and picnic breaks suit a baby’s pace
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: This gives you time to stroll on pram-friendly paths, picnic near baby facilities and relax at a café.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Araluen Botanic Park
Pram-Friendly Garden Stroll:
Follow sealed paths through Concourse Lawn, Chalet Healy Road and Centenary Lawns.
Tip: Use the level routes marked on the park map to avoid steep sections.
Picnic by Changing Facilities:
Set up on main lawns near restrooms with baby-change tables.
Tip: Bring your own blanket and snacks; toilets are within a 2-3 minute walk.
Relax at Café:
Visit Chalet Healy or Roundhouse Café for warm or cold drinks and light meals.
Tip: Confirm highchair availability on arrival and bring your own bottle-warmer sleeve.
Seasonal Bloom Spotting:
See tulip displays (late Aug–early Oct) and spring flowers around the lake and gardens.
Tip: Check peak bloom dates online; weekdays are quieter.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Araluen Botanic Park
- Early arrival: Visit from opening to avoid midday heat and crowds.
- Route planning: Use the park map to plan a flat loop before exploring other areas.
- Sun protection: Bring hats, sunscreen and water bottles for outdoor stops.
Reviews of Araluen Botanic Park
Deluxe Darlings French Bulldogs
We visited Araluen Botanic Park one week ago and absolutely loved it. The gardens are in full spring bloom right now, endless tulips and spring bulbs everywhere you look and it’s breathtaking. It’s their Springtime Tulip Festival season, with hundreds of thousands of tulips planted across the hillsides, and you can really feel the festival atmosphere.  There was live music and plenty of food and...
Bradley Vogels
Great day out especially in spring with lots of tulips and flowering plants to see and enjoy. Gets very busy though. Great entertainment (live music) and lots of food truck and coffee vans down on the main lawn area. The main cafe was a little limited for food choice (pre-packaged sandwiches and cakes) The restaurant was a little pricey, but the food was delicious here with a nice view on the ba...
Margaret Cable
Went to see the Tulip Festival at Araluen. They seem to get their act together this year. I would be as bold as to say 100% improvement on last year. I am disabled and I was able to park at the entrance and enter the park to see the main Tulip displays. I was able to get my wheelchair onto the grass to go up to the tulips, took many beautiful photographs. I was not able to even see these flower be...
Alkaline by Design
Stunning park experience, I went first day of the tulip festival. While the tulips were a little shy, all the other bulbs like the daffodils, jonquils, hyacinths and lilacs were out in full bloom with their beautiful aroma. A showcase of incredible varieties of azaleas, camellias and many others.
Mia Fraser
Lovely gardens however tulips not blooming yet. Attended 26/08/25 and with the rainy weather many of the tulips were yet to bloom but still got to see some. Also saw lots of daffodils, camellias and irises. The roses are mostly pruned during the winter. Friendly staff, very quiet and peaceful.
When is the best time to visit Araluen Botanic Park (Perth, Australia)?
Spring brings tulip displays and weekend train rides (check train status). Summer can be hot; plan morning visits and shade breaks. Winter months are cooler with fewer crowds.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Park entry (2 adults + baby) | AUD 30 |
| Children's activity pack (optional) | AUD 5 |
| Café snack and drink | AUD 10 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 45 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 362 Croyden Rd, Roleystone WA 6111, Australia
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