ATTRACTIONS ASHENDON WA

Araluen Botanic Park is a very special place nestled in a unique deep forested valley in the Darling Range. It comprises a tranquil botanic garden of both natural and developed beauty, providing four seasons of relaxing activity. Whatever time you visit Araluen, you will find the streams flowing, plenty of grassy areas on which to enjoy a barbecue or picnic and many delightful bush walks. Heavenly gardens featuring both exotic and native species have been created in this heritage-listed setting of rich, loamy soils and high rainfall. Magnificent culturally significant terraced gardens, timber and stone structures, water features and mature trees form the basis of the park. Popular in spring for its tulips and other magnificent spring blooms, Araluen holds great attraction for wedding ceremonies, photography, bird-watching and family get-togethers. Events include children's activities during the spring and autumn school holidays, Carol’s by Torchlight and the Spring Festival in August/September. Facilities include the Chalet Healy tearooms and Roundhouse gift shop, both complete with open log fires in winter.

Located in the picturesque Perth hills, Raeburn Orchards offer the highest quality fresh fruit direct from the orchard. Purchase sweet summer fruits including nectarines, peaches, plums, cherries, and apricots, delicious persimmons along with apples, pears, oranges and mandarins. Also available an assortment of gourmet preserves, dried fruit and nuts, local pure honey, mouth watering fruit ice creams, souvenirs and much more. Stroll through the working orchard and view the dazzling transition from season to season from the vibrant autumn foliage to the stunning spring blossom. Visit and enjoy this unique experience just 35 minutes from Perth and no entry fee, open seven days a week.