Araluen Botanic Park is an extraordinary garden in a breathtakingly beautiful bushland setting. Enjoy this opportunity to discover the hidden secrets behind the locked gates of Araluen with a small-group of people along a 4.5 km path. View the circa 1930s log cabins located in each garden precinct and learn about Araluen’s heritage and history.

Your hike begins with a taste of the original and untouched bushlands of Araluen, heading up the hillside before the trail evens out and continues over undulating landscapes to the dam. As you come back into the 14 hectares of developed gardens, you can visit the varying precincts, featuring various exotic plant species that flourish in the cool microclimate of the Roleystone Perth Hills.

Araluen flourishes amongst an undulating native backdrop of Eucalyptus, Marri and Blackbutt Trees, with collections of banksias, grass trees and man ferns amongst flowering blooms.

Enjoy a guided hike in Araluen botanic park
Admire exotic plants species that flourish in the cool microclimate of the Roleystone Perth Hills
Hike in the wild forest with a small group of people

Please remember that this hike is a grade 2. It is suitable for families with children. No bush walking or hiking experience required, however there is a hill at the beginning of the tour with the most difficult part to begin. This trail is a combination of gravel trails and sealed footpaths
Distance: 4.5 km
Please remember that this is a small group tour
Please remember to bring with you hiking shoes or comfortable trainers, water bottle (at least 1L), sun protection and hat, hiking poles if required
Please consider the suitability of such a tour/activity before booking. It is the responsibility of the client to be aware of the fitness level for a particular tour. When in doubt, please call and discuss it with the partner. Please read the following waiver carefully prior to confirming your booking.
The customer agrees and acknowledges that: (a) the Activity may be physically strenuous; (b) he/she is in proper physical condition to participate in the Activity; (c) he/she is aware that participation could, in some circumstances, result in physical injury, serious physical injury or death; and (d) he/she understands his/her physical limitations and is sufficiently aware of those limitations to stop physical activity before he/she becomes ill or injured and will do so

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

A guided 4.5 km hike and exclusive access behind the gates at Araluen Botanic Park in Roleystone
All-day entrance included in your ticket purchase to enjoy Araluen
English-speaking tour guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

362 Croyden Rd, Roleystone WA 6111, Australia

Meeting point:

You will meet your guide just inside the main gate of Araluen. Park your car, and look for the Hike Collective sign where you can collect your armband and get checked in for your hike. Please note, that this group have a special access opportunity, so normal gate entry fees do not apply. Please look for your hike leaders to organize the entry!