I often wonder whether the DNA Tower in Kings Park is as well known by locals, as it is by tourists??( I suspect not). The tower has been an icon in the centre of Kings Park for about 5 decades. One theory of its historical origin is that it was originally some sort of CSIRO/ Kings Park project, showing the physical manifestation of a DNA 'string' moelcule, but cast as a walking Tower. If you believe the signage, however, it was simply based upon a stone staircase seen in a French Chateau. But if you look at pictorial descriptions of DNA molecules, the similarity is too close to be coincidental? Being over 20 m high, it is a 'nice' vertical walk ( see the attached photos), raising a bit of a 'sweat' for us less fit folk... But the view from the top is well worth the climb. Beautiful views are to be had across our fine city.. You will be able to identify the various landmarks from a metallic map that is located on the top level. There's also a beautiful walk along the lawn from The King's Park Adventure Playground, leading to the DNA tower. You can then continue your walk towards the Pioneer woman's memorial nearby.

The view up the tower is a bit disappointing as it's not high enough. I was expecting to be wowed but it didn't happen. Cool design though but could have done with two or three more levels.

Easy and carefree 1km broad walk from Zamia cafe to DNA tower in a sunny autumn Sunday afternoon. Leisure walk with no crowd which is nice. Lots of families and friends enjoying the sun on picnic rugs closer to the water and the playground. Interesting animal statues. Very well maintained grass.

Worth climbing DNA tower and good view. #perth #cityoflight #wa

A DNA shaped tower inside a beautiful park.

Good walk, pretty fun. Been there couple times. Kids live them too. Just dont rock/shake the tower haha

Interesting tower in kings park shaped like DNA spiral that gives you an elevated view over and around the park. Not too difficult to traverse, certainly easier than Jacob's ladder to get up. Worth a visit if you are there.

Good experience and gave a nice view of the Perth city and the kings park. Definitely worth the climb up the tower. Very nice and clean. It’s around a 2 storey climb but it is a spiral staircase.

Beautiful spot for photos Wedding or Ball. ❤

Nice view from the top, parking available Nice green area behind Left and right of it are within walk-in distance toilet’s

Pretty cool view. Great spot to do some vicarious stair training also😉

Always fun to visit with the kids. Great views from the top.

Good climb 4 levels Easy to do Takes about 5 mins

It gives a good 360 degree view of King’s Park at the top of the structure.

A great view at the top, but quite disturbing if you suffer from vertigo

Great design but trees now taller than tower so view limited.

Great view in every direction! And awesome park. Perth, Australia rocks! Definitely a must see city 💕

Not really sure what the point of this is, it seems like a waste of energy to climb to the top for a view of nothing, Kings park is a beautiful park, with some beautiful views, but this isn’t one of them. Apart from the design, there is nothing remarkable about it.

Great view once you’re at the top.

A great walk to get the steps up! The reward once you reach the top is the beautiful views of Kings Park and our city. Sensational!

The DNA 🧬 Tower at Kings Park got a shining look after the renovation 👌👌

Really nice place and view but you can't see the city from there, there are tree in the way. But still a really nice quiet spot.

Currently closed for renovations. Have submitted an edit to this effect pending completion.

really good climb in the middle of Kings Park, amazing view of city and park surrounds!

This blew my mind! I proposed to my wife here after she told me she’d pregnant after 11 years of trying. I couldn’t have imagined a better place to have experienced these unbelievable experiences. I recommend people who visit Perth to go straight here immediately from the airport and admire the spectacular beauty and strength of the DNA tower.

It was like hidden gem 💍to me and loved the city veiw from on top of tower.

Cool tower in the botanical gardens, has great views of the city from the top. Was too open for me to climb all the way but stunning none the less.

Great place to get an amazing look over Perth for as far as the eye can see. Well worth the 101 steps to the top

DNA tower is definitely worth the climb. Karen's complaining about "lackluster" views clearly have zero appreciation for the Earth we live on. Views arent the most "instagram worthy", but still really nice to appreciate and especially being so close to a CBD!!

It was my girlfriends first time at king's Park despite living here her whole life. We had a wonderful time

I recommend to go during the weekdays. Definitely worth to check out! Simply one of the best hidden gem in Perth! They also recently repainted the whole structure and new renovation! After 55 years and still going strong! 🌲🧬🌿🌇

Purposely came back to King's Park just to come here. I thought it was quite fun to go up and down due to the intertwining stairs. There is a fairly nice view of the park at the top but the city view is partially blocked by the trees. There is also a plaque with a compass and locations. It isn't the biggest area at the top though so it could get easily crowded. I thought it was a worthwhile stop to climb and have a look. We did have to drive down from the main carpark area by the memorial to save some time, although it is easily walkable.

Easy to climb. Great view of the park And Perth city during the day. Well look after tower.