Araluen Botanic Park is located in a sheltered valley in the Darling Ranges, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Perth, Western Australia, in the suburb of Roleystone.

Jack Simons bought the property in 1929 on behalf of the Young Australia League (YAL) to use as a holiday camp.

The YAL put the Araluen Botanic Gardens up for sale in 1985 (but retained Camp Simons).

A private investor was going to redevelop the land, however the local communities rallied the state government to purchase the park.

[3] Facilities include a gift shop, cafe with tearooms and function centre, parking, toilets, a miniature train and walkways.