Perth’s Kings Park named as one of world’s best parks by Vogue

Monday, April 8, 2019

Perth’s Kings Park has been named as one of the ‘best parks in our favourite cities’ by Fashion and lifestyle publication, Vogue Australia. This places the popular tourism attraction in the company of Central Park in New York City and the Summer Palace in Beijing.

“Kings Park is one of the jewels in Perth’s tourism crown, so it’s no surprise it has made this list,” Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said adding that “the latest statistics show the number of international and interstate holiday-makers travelling to WA are growing by 12 per cent and 20 per cent respectively.”

The travel article, published recently, celebrates the correlation between green spaces and desirable cities, quoting a Parks Victoria and Deakin University report that found spending time in nature has physical, mental, social, and even spiritual benefits for people of all ages.

Kings Park immerses visitors in the unique WA environment and local culture, and is loved by locals and tourists alike. It is one of the largest city parks in the world, and one of the few to boast such a prime inner-city location with stunning views.

The park shows off the best of the State with stunning displays of WA wildflowers, landscapes and a celebration of local culture and heritage.

“I want to see people use and explore our beautiful parks here in Western Australia, so recognition that Kings Park is one of the world’s best public spaces is a step in the right direction,” Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said.

The rise of eco-tourism and the desire for tourists to ‘go where the locals are’ is increasing the appeal of the Kings Park experience. About 10 per cent of visitors to Kings Park are international and a further 10 per cent are from other parts of Australia.

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