If you’re after a spring day trip that feels like a mini escape from the city, PetTeet Park in York is hard to beat. The historic town of York is famous for its glowing canola fields, which bloom from late August into October, and it’s only about an hour and a half east of Perth, making it perfect for a day trip or a relaxed weekend away with the kids.
Canola is a type of rapeseed, and the name itself comes from a combination of “Canada” and “ola,” meaning oil. When the crop flowers, the paddocks turn a brilliant yellow, and the seeds are later crushed to produce oil used in cooking and other everyday products. Every year, the canola fields around York and Northam put on a spectacular show, drawing visitors from all over Perth and beyond.
Because so many tourists were wandering into working farms and unknowingly damaging crops, the team at PetTeet Park set aside their own dedicated canola field just for visitors. It’s the perfect solution: you get to walk through the blooms and capture your photos without risking anyone’s livelihood or crops.
Driving out to PetTeet Park is part of the fun. The winding country roads are flanked by canola for miles, and it’s a genuinely beautiful trip with the kids in the back seat pointing out every yellow paddock along the way. Once you arrive, you’ll be directed to parking on site.
For the 2026 season, PetTeet Park has moved to online ticketing through TryBooking, so it’s worth booking your tickets ahead of your visit rather than just turning up. The Canola Walk runs from Saturday 19 September through to Sunday 11 October 2026, open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3.30pm.
Ticket prices for the 2026 season are $22 for adult admission (18 to 89 years), $17.50 for concession card holders including aged pensioners, health care card holders and students, and $55 for a family pass covering two adults and two children aged 5 to 17 years. Children aged 5 and under are free.
Inside the park, there’s plenty to keep little ones entertained beyond the canola itself. Kids love running through the rows, playing hide and seek, and watching the bees buzzing about their business. There’s a big gumtree to rest under, and a quirky pink table and chairs setup that makes for a fun photo stop too.
PetTeet Park is also home to a variety of friendly farm animals, including emus, horses, pigs and sheep, so there’s a real farm experience on offer alongside the flowers. A pop-up cafe is usually on site for a coffee or snack between photos, though it pays to check ahead on payment options before you go.
Keep in mind that phone reception out here is very limited, so it’s actually a nice chance to switch off, take in the scenery and enjoy some family time without the usual distractions. Facilities on site are basic, so it’s worth planning around that, especially with younger children.
While you’re out that way, it’s worth making a day of it. Wildflower season also runs from August through to October, and the York Visitors Centre is a great place to check what’s blooming nearby. We’d also recommend stopping for an ice cream at York Ice Cream Co and letting the kids stretch their legs at Pioneer Avon Park before heading back to Perth.
PetTeet Park
1625 Qualen West Road, Gilgering WA 6302 (entry off Talbot West Road, follow the signs)
Open dates for 2026: Saturday 19 September – Sunday 11 October 2026
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