On this special occasion of World Environment Day, we're thrilled to share an intriguing glimpse into the buzzing world of bees at Araluen Botanic Park. Bees, as many of us know, play a crucial role in our environment by ensuring the reproduction of plants, the...
Araluen Botanic Park is proud to announce its sponsorship of two prestigious awards at this year's highly anticipated Perth Garden Festival. The panel of judges for this year's awards comprised of Deryn Thorpe, Andrea Whitely, John Colwill, and Darren Seinor. With...
National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the efforts of those who give their time and energy to make a positive impact on their community. At Araluen Botanic Park, we are grateful for our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to help maintain our...
We are delighted to share that the Araluen Botanic Park has been successful in its reapplication to be recognised as an International Camellia Garden of Excellence, judged at the International Camellia Society's Directors Meeting in Italy in March 2023. This...
As we approach ANZAC Day, it's important to remember and honour the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the armed forces of Australia and New Zealand. One special place to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers of the First World War is The Grove of the...
It's World Heritage Day! In the late 1920s, the founder of the Young Australia League JJ “Boss” Simons was drawn to this valley in pursuit of his dream to create a weekend retreat where YAL members could experience the outdoor life. The YAL took over the Park with...
🌿 It's nature play week 🌿 Here are some of the ways to get into nature play at Araluen in this final week of the school holidays: 🕵️♀️Complete a scavenger hunt! Collect a scavenger hunt sheet from the gate on entry and look for wildlife icons around Stinton...
April School Holidays Train Timetable The train is scheduled to run from 10am-1pm on the following dates: Friday 14th April Saturday 15th April - See what else is on! Sunday 16th April Thursday 20th April Friday 21st Apri Saturday 23rd April Tickets can be purchased...
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to spend the April school holidays with your family? Look no further than Araluen Botanic Park! Join us for Nature Play Week and experience the great outdoors like never before. Here's what you can expect: Nature Play Craft...
March is Women's History Month, and here at Araluen, there are so many women who were and are still involved, who have had hugely positive impacts on the Park. This year Araluen has decided to profile two of those impactful women. Mary Hargreaves had long thought that...
