Perth Kings Park Segway Tour: City Views & Botanic Garden Ride

Summary

Segway ride through Kings Park with city skyline views and local stories

You’ll glide through Perth’s Kings Park on a Segway with a friendly local guide, passing landmarks like Elizabeth Quay and the Boab Tree while soaking up city views. Training is included so beginners are welcome. Expect quick laughs, fresh air, and moments where you forget you’re not walking — or maybe wish you still were.

What’s the experience like?

I’d never been on a Segway before, so I was honestly a bit nervous when we met our guide near Elizabeth Quay. The morning air smelled faintly of eucalyptus — or maybe that was just my nerves — but after five minutes of practice (and one awkward wobble), I felt surprisingly steady. Li, our guide, handed us little radios so we could actually hear her over the traffic and birds. She had this easy way of pointing out things you’d miss, like the old Barracks Arch tucked between glassy office towers. I tried to imagine what this street looked like a century ago, but it’s hard with the city humming around you.

The Segways were smoother than I expected — almost too smooth, so I kept checking if I was going too fast. We zipped past joggers along St Georges Terrace and then suddenly there it was: Kings Park opening up in front of us, all green space and wildflowers. The path climbed gently (thankful for not having to walk that bit) and Li started telling us about the Western Australian Boab Tree. She laughed when I tried to pronounce its Noongar name; I definitely butchered it, but she didn’t seem to mind. The view over Perth and the Swan River stopped everyone for a second — even some locals who’d just come up for their lunch break.

I kept noticing small things: the crunch of gravel under the wheels, bursts of pink from wildflowers along the trail, that slightly dusty smell you get in Australian parks after rain. At one point we paused near some old stone architecture; Li shared stories about how the city grew up around these places, but honestly my mind wandered a bit as I watched some kids rolling down a hill nearby. It’s funny how you can feel both like a tourist and part of someone else’s ordinary day at the same time.

By the end, my legs were weirdly tired (maybe from tensing up?), but I didn’t want it to be over yet. There’s something about seeing Perth from that angle — gliding above footpaths most people rush across — that sticks with me now whenever I spot Kings Park from downtown. If you’re thinking about this Segway tour in Kings Park, don’t worry if you’ve never ridden one before; they really do make it easy to just look up and take it all in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Kings Park and Perth landmarks

• Visit The Bell Tower and Elizabeth Quay
• See St Georges Tce Barracks Arch
• Enjoy views over Perth city and Swan River
• Explore Kings Park and Botanic Garden
• View the Western Australian Boab Tree
• Observe historical city architecture

Top questions

Is there an age limit for the Kings Park Segway tour?

Yes, participants must be at least 12 years old and under 18s need an adult with them.

Do I need experience riding a Segway?

No experience needed—training is provided at the start of your tour.

What is included in the Kings Park Segway tour?

You get all safety equipment, personal radio headsets to hear your guide, rider training, and a knowledgeable local guide.

Where does the tour start?

The tour begins near Elizabeth Quay in central Perth.

Are there weight restrictions for this Segway tour?

Yes—participants must weigh over 45kg and under 118kg for safety reasons.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No meals are included; it focuses on sightseeing through Kings Park and nearby areas.

Can pregnant guests join this Segway tour?

No—pregnant guests aren’t permitted due to fall risk policies.

How long does training take before starting?

The training session takes just a few minutes before heading out into Kings Park.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on Segway training right at the start, all necessary safety equipment fitted by staff who actually care if your helmet sits straight (trust me), plus personal radio headsets so you can catch every story from your local guide as you roll through Kings Park and past Perth’s landmarks together.