Where to Eat

Cafés and Picnics in Nature

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a leisurely lunch, a quick coffee, or a scenic picnic surrounded by blooms, Araluen Botanic Park offers something for every taste. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and enjoy the many picnic spots throughout the Park, nestled among the native bushland and seasonal gardens. For those after something more, Araluen is home to two distinct cafés — each offering a unique food and visitor experience.

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Chalet Healy Café: Where Gourmet Meets Nature

Set against the stunning backdrop of Araluen’s gardens, Chalet Healy Café reopens this spring with a brand-new menu by internationally renowned Chef Pablo Henke. With over 20 years of experience in top kitchens around the world, Chef Pablo brings a fresh perspective inspired by Australian native ingredients and global culinary techniques. The result is a modern, refined menu that pairs perfectly with the natural beauty of Araluen.

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The Roundhouse Café: A Taste of History

The Roundhouse Café offers a casual and family-friendly dining experience in one of the Park’s most historic locations. Originally built in the 1930s as a cookhouse for early Araluen pioneers, the Roundhouse was constructed from hand-cut stone sourced from the nearby Stinton Creek. Today, it’s a relaxed place to enjoy coffee, light snacks, or a picnic on the central terrace lawn surrounded by history and nature.

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News

22 August 2025

A new chapter blooms for Araluen Botanic Park

This tulip season, a new chapter blooms as Araluen Botanic Park celebrates more than the arrival of spring. On Friday 22 August, the Park unveiled a bold new brand alongside…

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Nature

18 August 2025

Spring Awakens at Araluen Botanic Park

Where Nature Blooms, Birds Sing, and the Hills Come Alive There is no season quite like spring at Araluen Botanic Park. Tucked within the sheltered valley of the Perth Hills,…

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Nature

18 August 2025

A Living Arboretum: The Tree Collection of Araluen Botanic Park

Set within a steep-sided valley in Roleystone, Western Australia, Araluen Botanic Park offers a rich, multi-layered canopy that reflects decades of intentional planting, ecological succession, and preservation of native forest…

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Stories From The Gardens

Discover what’s blooming, get behind-the-scenes insights, and stay up to date with all the latest from Araluen Botanic Park.

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What’s On at Araluen

From live concerts to seasonal festivals, there’s always something special happening at Araluen. Explore upcoming events and plan your next visit to experience the park in full bloom.

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