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Cottesloe Nature Discovery Space

At Vlamingh Memorial, Cottesloe

A coastal gem celebrating curiosity, creativity, and connection to nature, Cottesloe Nature Discovery Space encourages children to climb, balance, dig, and build their own adventures among sculpted limestone, sand and native plantings. Set within the restored dunes of Vlamingh Memorial, the play space blends seamlessly into the coastal landscape – offering families a calm, sensory-rich environment to explore, discover, and learn about caring for WA’s unique coastline.

Play Features

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Climb: climbing trees

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Dig or build: sand play

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Balance: logs, stumps & rocks

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Sticks, rocks
& honkey nuts

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Cubby making

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Swim: beachside location

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Views: ocean

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Plants & animals: coastal rehabilitation planting

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Paths & trails: walk trails, winding limestone paths

Our Favourite Features

Be sure to check out these unique play features!

Secret, child-sized cubby spaces tucked under bushy trees, where logs become furniture and imagination transforms the setting into a world of its own.

Carvings and embedded shells and ‘fossils’ throughout to find hidden throughout the area.

Wood used for the entry is salvaged wood from the old groyne and jetty.

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Accessibility

Accessible parking

Accessible paths

Public transport nearby

No entry fee

Amenities

Parking

Shade

Cafe nearby

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Cottesloe Nature Discovery Play Space limestone paths

Nature Play Resources

10 Games to Play With Trees

5 Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Family Resource Library
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Cottesloe Nature Discovery boardwalk

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Disclaimer

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