Perth named in world’s top 10

Kings Park & Botanic Garden in Perth has been named the best park in Australia. Source: News Corp Australia

THERE'S no need to head to New York, Paris or Barcelona - one of the world's top parks is right here in Perth.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden has been ranked the sixth best in the world, according to the latest rankings from TripAdvisor, based on the opinions of travellers on the international review site.

At No.6, the Perth attraction beat other well-known tourist sites including Park Guell in Barcelona (No.7) and Luxembourg Gardens in Paris (No.10).

The world's top park was Stanley Park in Vancouver, followed by the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and New York City's Central Park.

The Perth park's views and open space have been a consistent hit with TripAdvisor reviewers, being rated a "must-do" for a visit to the WA capital.

Kings Park ranks as the sixth best park in the world according to TripAdvisor reviewers. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: News Limited

"Having travelled widely I have to say that I can't stay away from Kings Park. Such a beautiful place and the views across the city, particularly at night are simply breathtaking," wrote SimonHat from Middlesbrough in the UK.

"Perth should be proud of this wonderful place," wrote PestoKing from Wodonga, Victoria. "You could spend hours here, next time we will."

WA minister for the environment and heritage Albert Jacob said it was great that tourists were enjoying the garden overlooking inner-city Perth.

"We are thrilled to not only be ranked sixth in the world in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards for Attractions, but also to read the amazing reviews posted on TripAdvisor by visitors from all over the world every day," he said.

"Kings Park is a place of inspiration, relaxation, recreation and wonder; something we proudly share with interstate and overseas visitors."

WA destination named Australia's best holiday

The Australian War Memorial in Canberra as been named Australia's top landmark. Source: ThinkStock

Meanwhile, the Australian War Memorial was named the nation's top landmark.

The Canberra attraction was the only Australian entry in the world's top 20.

In a list dominated by some of the world's most recognised wonders - including Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat - the Australian War Memorial ranked an impressive No.17.

The site's collection of artefacts and touching tributes, along with its free entry, earn high praise among TripAdvisor reviewers.

"I'm not a great one for museums but this was spellbinding and very moving," wrote reviewer compost51 from Leeds in the UK. "Reading the personal stories of loss and courage were humbling."

"We spent 1 and half days there, STILL not long enough because there is so much to see, and stuff you really need to see more than once," wrote RanDan261 from Perth.

Recent visitors to the Australian War Memorial, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine with Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret'd). Picture: Gary Ramage Source: News Corp Australia

Australian War Memorial marketing manager Kate Still said being noted in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards was an honour.

"Australians and visitors from around the world are commemorating the World War I centenary activity and are increasingly visiting the memorial, one of the world's great museums, as a central point for those commemorations," she said.

Review: A visit to the Australian War Memorial

Top 10 Travellers' Choice Australian parks

Top 10 Travellers' Choice world parks

1. Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada

Stanley Park in Vancouver is the best park in the world according to TripAdvisor reviewers. Source: ThinkStock

2. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, USA

3. Central Park, New York City, USA

4. Millennium Park, Chicago, USA

5. High Line, New York City, USA

6. Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, Australia

7. Park Guell, Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona's Park Guell doesn't rate as highly as Perth's Kings Park. Source: ThinkStock

8. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo, Brazil

9. Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro), Madrid, Spain

10. Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France

Top 10 Travellers' Choice Australian landmarks

Top 10 Travellers' Choice world landmarks

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal, comes in at No.3 on the international list. Source: ThinkStock

4. Great Cathedral and Mosque, Cordoba, Spain

5. St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy

6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

7. Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon Temple in Cambodia is one of the two Cambodian landmarks to make the top 10 list. Source: ThinkStock

8. Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia

9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, USA

10. Ancient City Walls, Dubrovnik, Croatia

11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, is among the big hits with international tourists. Source: ThinkStock

12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC, USA

13. Petra World Heritage Site, Wadi Musa, Jordan

14. Great Wall at Mutianyu, Beijing, China

15. Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey

The ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey is among the many historical landmarks on the list. Source: ThinkStock

16. The Alhambra, Granada, Spain

17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

20. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

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