Environment Minister Stephen Dawson has today officially opened Stage 2 of the Rio Tinto Naturescape at Kings Park and Botanic Garden.
Following a 12-month closure, the upgrade offers new opportunities for children to explore in the heart of Perth.
The upgrade includes two aerial walkways named ‘The Python’ and ‘The Bungarra’; a waterhole to wade in; a cubby-building area; and a web of climbing ropes called ‘The Tangle’. The precinct covers six hectares and is surrounded by Kings Park bushland.
The Stage 2 development was completed by local WA businesses including Plan E landscape architects and MG Construction. This $3 million, Stage 2 project was supported by Rio Tinto, which has been the major partner in the project since it was first proposed in 2008.
The park is open from 9am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
To plan a visit, go to http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au