Whiteman Park

The basics

Whiteman Park has everything you would expect from one of the world’s biggest urban parks: scenic walking and biking trails, sports and recreational grounds, and plenty of playgrounds and picnic areas. Some less-expected attractions include Caversham Wildlife Park, vintage train and tram rides, pedal go-karting, and three museums—the Revolutions Transport Museum, the Tractor Museum, and the Motor Museum of WA.

With the Swan Valley right on its doorstep, many visitors combine a wine-tasting tour or cruise of the Swan River with a picnic lunch and an afternoon relaxing at the park.

Things to know before you go

• Whiteman Park is a popular spot for families with kids—and dogs!—with multiple children’s playgrounds and a dog park.

• Admission to the park is free, but some attractions have entrance fees.

• Facilities at Whiteman Park include barbecue and picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, a café and food kiosk, a Visitor Information Centre, and a few shops.

• The park, along with its facilities and attractions, is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

How to get there

Whiteman Park is about 12 miles (20 kilometers) northeast of Perth or about a 30-minute drive. The park has two main entry points: along Drumpellier Drive and off Beechboro Road North. You’ll need your own car or take a taxi as there’s no public transport to the park.

When to get there

The park is open year-round from 8:30am to 6pm (9am to 5pm on Christmas Day), but individual attractions' opening days and times vary. It’s worth visiting through the different seasons to admire the park’s changing landscapes. Colorful wildflowers bloom throughout the park in spring (September—November), while summer is the most popular time for picnicking, especially over the holidays.

Wildlife watching at Whiteman Park

The park’s logo features a wedge-tailed eagle, and the impressive bird can often be spotted along the bush trails and in the Children’s Forest and Woodland Reserve. Wildlife enthusiasts also won’t want to miss Caversham Wildlife Park, which has more than 200 species of animals, including Aussie favorites like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and Tasmanian devils, along with domestic farm animals, sheep shearing demonstrations, and penguin feeding displays.