DNA Tower

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

A DNA shaped tower inside a beautiful park.

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.