Elizabeth Quay

Perth's transformed waterfront has reconnected the city with the Swan River since opening in 2016, its combination of public art, restaurants, ferry terminal, and the elegant Elizabeth Quay Bridge creating the urban gathering space the CBD previously lacked. The inlet's design allows the river to flow through the development while the surrounding towers, playgrounds, and promenades attract office workers, tourists, and families throughout the day and evening. The ferry connections to South Perth, Fremantle, and Rottnest Island make Elizabeth Quay the practical starting point for exploring Perth beyond the CBD.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

One of the world's largest inner-city parks spreads across 400 hectares overlooking the Swan River, combining manicured gardens, native bushland, and the State War Memorial in a green space that has defined Perth's identity since reservation in 1872. The Western Australian Botanic Garden showcases the state's extraordinary wildflower diversity—over 3,000 species bloom each spring in displays that draw visitors from around the world. The DNA Tower, Lotterywest Federation Walkway through the treetops, and numerous picnic areas with city views provide experiences that reveal why Perth consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.