Kings Park and Botanic Garden, WA

An institution for family outings, this is a kids’ paradise with terrific playgrounds throughout the garden, and awesome displays of natives. A truly remarkable specimen worth seeing is the giant boab (Adansonia gregorii), which has been named Gija Jumulu. Weighing in at 36 tonnes, with a trunk 2.5m in diameter, it was transported more than 3200km from Warmun in the Kimberley by truck a decade ago. The tree is now growing well in the heart of the garden and locals love how it has adapted to its new home and landscape. About 750 years old, it gives city folk a taste of how life feels in the bush, and gives us all a reality check about the longevity and importance of our plants. bgpa.wa.gov.au, (08) 9480 3600