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Helms Arboretum Picnic Area

Esperance, WA
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Rest AreaToiletsPets Welcome

About this rest area

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Helms Arboretum Picnic Area. Lose yourself amongst vibrant displays of native flowering shrubs and trees while reconnecting with Australia's unique bushland. Whether you're an avid bird watcher, a keen photographer, or simply in need of a tranquil spot for lunch, this forest haven offers a serene getaway. Listen as the wind whispers its secrets through towering pines, and bask in the soft, filtered light of this truly captivating locale.

The Helms Arboretum Picnic Area is a nature lover's dream, showcasing an impressive array of native shrubs, trees and wildflowers, nestled in exuberant bushland. It provides a soothing enclave for visitors seeking a laid-back experience. Here, photography enthusiasts and bird watchers have an open invitation to exercise their passion against the backdrop of this natural sanctuary. Situated amidst towering pines, the picnic area is an idyllic retreat that echoes with the tranquil hush of the forest. The soft, filtered sunshine that dances through the leaves creates a serene, dreamlike setting that fires up the imagination and beckons to photographers in search of that perfect shot. The Helms Arboretum Picnic Area is not just a place, but an experience where moments of joy and peace are nestled amid nature's bounty.

How to Get There

17km north of Esperance on Coolgardie-Esperance Highway. Picnic area is west of highway via track, within the arboretum.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Walking
Clean picnic area among the pine trees
Bin
Guided tours in springtime
Bird Watching
Place of Interest
Spectacular display of WA wildflowers
Unknown feature
Photo Opportunity
Day Rest Area

Location

Helms Arboretum Picnic AreaCoolgardie-Esperance Highway, Esperance, WA, 6450

Weather Forecast

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16° / 6°
💧 4%
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17° / 7°
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20° / 8°
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14° / 7°
💧 90%
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15° / 6°
💧 4%

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Coolgardie-Esperance Highway

Esperance, WA 6450

Helms Arboretum Picnic Area