Woodvale Fish and Lily Farm

If you enjoy gardens with a bit of movement and life, Woodvale Fish & Lily Farm is a wonderfully peaceful place to visit in Perth’s northern suburbs. It’s the kind of spot where you can stroll at your own pace, pause in the shade, and watch fish glide through the ponds while you pick up ideas for your own backyard project.

For anyone with a pond, water feature, or water garden (or anyone thinking about starting one), this is a one-stop destination for practical advice and quality supplies. Alongside the fish and plants, you’ll find the essentials for setting up and maintaining healthy water, including pumps, filtration, liners, lighting, water treatments, test kits, and even UV clarifiers to help with clarity. If you’re troubleshooting green water, algae, or a pump that’s not quite doing the job, it’s reassuring to visit somewhere that caters specifically to water gardens and can point you in the right direction.

The range is a big draw. On the fish side, the farm stocks ornamental favourites like koi and goldfish, plus a variety of other species and freshwater crustaceans. On the plant side, water lily lovers are well looked after, with different styles available, including hardy, miniature, tropical, and night-flowering varieties. There are also plenty of marginal and fully aquatic plants, including options that help filter the water, as well as some edible water plants, which can be a fun addition if you enjoy growing unusual greenery.

It’s also worth knowing that Woodvale Fish & Lily Farm has a strong online side, so you can browse and order through their website if getting there in person doesn’t suit. Their online shop covers everything from fish food and medications to aeration, aquaponics gear and complete kits, replacement parts, and gift vouchers. If you do order plants for delivery, note that online plant purchases for posting around Australia are picked, packed and posted on a Monday (excluding public holidays), and Tasmania is excluded for posted plant orders (details are on their site).

Even if you’re not buying much on the day, it’s a relaxing outing, especially if you’re after somewhere low-key where the “activity” is simply pottering, looking, and learning. With shorter opening hours, it’s easy to plan a late morning visit, enjoy the calm atmosphere, and still have the rest of the day free.