Kings Park Botanic Garden Segway Tour in Perth

A Segway gives you a playful way to get from central Perth into the open parklands and bush paths of Kings Park, one of the world’s largest inner-city parks. The route links city streets with shady trails, a memorial avenue, the Botanic Garden and views over the Swan River.

I like that you get rider training and a safety assessment before setting off, so you can learn the controls before the route begins. I also like the choice of a 90-minute Kings Park tour or a longer 150-minute outing that adds the Blue Boathouse.

The main drawback is the age and physical requirements: this is for riders aged 12 and up who can stand for the ride and climb stairs unassisted. It is not suitable for pregnant participants or people with mobility or motor-control issues, and it is a poor fit for babies and young children.

What to know before you book

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• Barrack Square is the starting point: Meet at Shop 3, Barrack Street Jetty, a short walk from Perth CBD and near Elizabeth Quay train station and the Blue CAT bus stop.
• The ride begins with training: You’ll practise on the Segway and complete a rider assessment before heading out.
• The route changes scenery quickly: Expect leafy bush paths, open parkland, the Botanic Garden, memorial trees and Swan River outlooks.
• Spring brings wildflowers: The Botanic Garden is known for its spring display, though flowers depend on the season.
• Choose your distance: The 90-minute option visits Kings Park; the 150-minute option also includes the Blue Boathouse.
• Check the limits: Riders must be 12 or older and weigh 45 to 118 kilograms. Children aged 12 to 17 need a paying adult with them.

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From Barrack Square to the park

The meeting point at Barrack Street Jetty puts you close to Perth’s central sights without requiring a special trip across town. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start, check the time shown on your voucher, and present your mobile voucher at check-in. Tours are scheduled daily at 10:30.

The ride begins with an introduction to the Segway, a two-wheeled electric vehicle that balances itself as you ride. You’ll get a training session and assessment, along with a helmet and other necessary safety equipment. The guide communicates over a personal radio, which means you can listen while moving rather than bunching around someone trying to talk over traffic or wind.

That practice time matters, especially if this is your first ride. A Segway feels different from walking or cycling, and the route heads onto paths and through parkland rather than staying in one small training area. You need to be comfortable standing for the full ride and able to climb stairs without help.

Wear enclosed shoes and light, comfortable clothing. Breathable or quick-drying fabric is a sensible choice for an outdoor ride, particularly if the day is warm. Helmets that meet Australian safety standards are provided.

Following leafy paths toward Mount Eliza

From Barrack Square, the tour travels from the city toward Mount Eliza, entering Kings Park by way of leafy bush pathways. This transition is part of the appeal: you leave the central streets behind and soon have trees and natural paths around you.

The Segway covers ground with less effort than a long walk, letting you see several parts of the park within a set tour time. But it is still an active outing. You remain standing, pay attention to the route and steer the vehicle, so it is not a passive sightseeing ride.

The guide helps you follow the route and hear information through the radio. The tour is in English, and the included equipment is designed to make it easier to keep moving while staying connected to the guide. You should still expect to look around, listen and manage the Segway at the same time.

The memorial avenue and Swan River outlooks

One of the route’s most meaningful stops is an avenue of trees bearing the names of Western Australia’s fallen soldiers. It gives the park a quieter, more reflective side, distinct from its gardens and broad lawns. The tree-lined setting also makes a clear contrast with the city streets you leave behind.

From there, the route reaches open parkland with views over the Swan River. Here the space opens up, and the ride shifts from enclosed bush paths to wider prospects. The river views are a good reason to bring a phone or camera, but keep it put away while you are steering and save your photos for a safe pause.

This combination of memorial and scenery gives the route more variety than a simple circuit around lawns. You get a sense of the park as both a place for recreation and a place of remembrance, with the river and city views giving the ride a strong Perth setting.

Through the Botanic Garden to the Boab Tree

The route passes through Kings Park’s Botanic Garden, a good place to see Western Australian plant life and, in spring, wildflowers. The timing of your visit affects what is in bloom, so don’t book only for flowers if you will be there outside spring. The garden remains a notable part of the ride, but seasonal colour is not guaranteed.

The tour also passes the Boab Tree, a distinctive stop on the route. Along with the garden, it gives you a slower, more nature-focused part of the outing after the wider river outlooks. You’ll see the park from the moving perspective of the Segway rather than having time to explore every garden path on foot.

The route also passes tree-filled streets, historic buildings and other points of interest. These sections help connect the natural paths to the park’s built features, though the tour’s fixed duration means this is a broad overview rather than an in-depth visit to every site. If you want to stop often or wander at your own pace, a walking visit to Kings Park may suit you better.

Choosing 90 or 150 minutes

The 90-minute Kings Park Tour is the shorter option and a practical choice if you want a taste of the park without giving up much of your day. Its route includes the bush pathways, memorial avenue, Swan River outlooks, Botanic Garden and Boab Tree.

The 150-minute Blue Boathouse and Kings Park Tour adds a visit to the Blue Boathouse. That extra time may suit you if you want the well-known riverside sight as part of the same outing. The information available does not give a separate stop-by-stop route for the longer option, so check the exact package details when booking.

The Segway format makes either length useful for covering more ground than a short walk, but it does not replace time on foot. If your main goal is to linger in the garden, read displays or explore a particular section, consider pairing the ride with a separate visit to the park.

Who is likely to enjoy this ride

This tour is a strong fit for families with older children, couples and adults who like a little movement with their sightseeing. A family outing with older kids is specifically suited to the age rules, while babies and young children cannot take part. Children aged 12 to 17 must ride with a paying adult.

It also works for visitors who want an accessible way to see several park settings without walking the entire route. That does not mean it is suitable for everyone: you need to stand for the full ride, meet the weight range of 45 to 118 kilograms, and be able to walk up stairs unassisted. Pregnant participants and people with mobility or motor-control issues are not suitable for this activity.

The ride may be less appealing if you prefer quiet, unstructured time or feel uneasy on a self-balancing vehicle. Training is included, but you still have to operate the Segway and follow the guide along the route.

Price and practical value

The 90-minute package is shown from US$96.99, while the experience is also presented with a starting price of $111.55. Since those figures do not use the same currency notation, confirm the selected package and total price at checkout. The amount is a starting price, not a guarantee that every date or option costs the same.

The fare includes the Segway, rider training and assessment, safety equipment, an English-speaking guide and personal radio communication. You’ll need to cover your own meals, drinks and personal expenses, and insurance is not included. The value comes from combining instruction, a guided route and transport around a large park in one outing.

Cancellation terms allow a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, using the destination’s local time. Your voucher is valid for the date and time selected at booking. These details are worth checking before you pay, especially if your plans may change.

Should you book the Kings Park Segway Tour?

Book it if you want a lively way to connect central Perth with Kings Park’s bush paths, memorial trees, garden and river views. The shorter tour gives you a substantial taste of the park; choose the 150-minute version if seeing the Blue Boathouse is important and you have extra time.

Skip it if you want a leisurely garden stroll, are travelling with very young children, or cannot meet the riding requirements. For eligible riders, especially families with older kids, the combination of training, varied park scenery and city-to-nature route makes this a useful and fun way to see more of Kings Park without turning the visit into a long walk.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Segway Tours WA, Shop 3, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time. Your voucher shows the check-in time.

What time do tours run?

The stated start time is 10:30, Monday through Sunday.

How long is the tour?

You can choose a 90-minute Kings Park Tour or a 150-minute Blue Boathouse and Kings Park Tour.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes safety equipment, rider training and assessment, an English-speaking guide and personal radio communication.

What should I wear?

Wear enclosed shoes and light, comfortable clothing. Helmets that meet Australian safety standards are provided.

What are the age and weight limits?

Participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh between 45 and 118 kilograms. Riders aged 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Who should not take part?

Pregnant participants and people with mobility or motor-control issues are not suitable. Participants must be able to stand for the ride and climb stairs unassisted.

How do I get to the meeting point?

Barrack Street Jetty is within walking distance of Perth CBD. The closest train station is Elizabeth Quay, and the Blue CAT bus stops at Barrack Street Jetty.