Araluen Botanic Park

#perthonbudget Budget-Friendly Day Trip to the Hills (Araluen + Dam) 🚗 Review: Araluen is situated in the beautiful Perth Hills, making it the perfect hub for a wider #perthonbudget day trip. While the park itself has a fee, you can pair your visit with other free local attractions to maximise the value of the drive. The nearby Canning Dam is absolutely free to visit and offers massive scale, scenic lookouts, and free picnic/BBQ facilities (check opening times). By budgeting the Araluen entry fee for the morning and then spending the afternoon at a free spot like Canning Dam or Churchman's Brook Dam, you turn one cost into a whole day of affordable adventure. This strategy allows you to experience the manicured beauty of Araluen alongside the raw nature of the Hills, keeping your overall budget in check.