Perth is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich cities in Australia. Explore the more modern and urbanised areas of Perth on a day out in the city of Perth.
Yagan Square
Primarily, a transit area for many working in and around the central business district (CBD) in Perth. It is also a place for you to rest and relax or take a break while exploring the area. With ample green spaces for you to relax or cafes for you to grab a bite from, it is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon.
If you happen to be around the area on Friday evenings from 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm, visit the Yagan Square Amphitheatre for a free Aboriginal performance. Learn more about Australia’s Indigenous culture through the dances, songs and stories shared every Friday.
Address: Wellington St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Elizabeth Quay
Located along the Swan River, this is one of the city’s newest developments. It is a cultural hot spot for many festivals or markets held throughout the year. With everything from a jetty to a playground, it has many things for you to explore and enjoy.
A visit to The Bell Towers is a must when in Elizabeth Quay. The tower houses one of the famous bells from St. Martins in the fields, one of London’s most famous churches and the bell is also one of the largest musical instruments on earth. You can view the art of bell ringing or even try it out yourself in a tour provided by The Bell Towers. After the tour, don’t forget to check out the gift shop to collect a bell chiming certificate under your name.
Address: The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia
St Mary’s Cathedral
Also known as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary, this grand gothic church is the official cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. The cathedral is rich in history and architecture with a replication of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” on a stained glass mosaic.
Interestingly, the cathedral was constructed in three main phases with the first phase completed in 1865. The second phase, however, was interrupted by the Great Depression and all construction was finally completed in December 2009. It is a peaceful place to be at while taking a short break from the buzz of the world.
Address: St Marys Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
London Court
Despite contrasting with the modern-day buildings surrounding it, London Court is known to be a popular historic landmark built in 1937. It was heavily influenced by the Tudor style architecture, bringing a taste of Europe to Perth. On each side of the entrances, there are two replicas clocks in Europe. On the Hay Street entry, there is a replica of the Great Clock at Ruen in France and at the St Georges Terrace entry, it is a replica of Big Ben.
It was initially built for residential purposes on top of shops and offices. Now, most of the residences have been replaced for commercial use. They are now mostly small retail shops or cafes such as the London Court Cafe which is well-known for good food and coffee.
Address: 647 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Opening hours: Daily from 5am to 9pm except Sundays from 11am to 9pm
Watertown Outlet Centre
This is an additional stop in the city that you should not miss. While exploring the city and shopping till you drop, hop on the yellow cat service to get to the Watertown Outlet Centre.
With brands such as Cotton On, Calvin Klein or Bed Bath N Table, you would be able to get a steal on most of your fashion or household items making it impossible to leave this shopping centre without an impressive purchase.
Address: 840 Wellington St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
Northbridge Piazza
With a huge outdoor led screen, it is the perfect place to end off your day exploring Perth City. Relax on one of the many beanbags while enjoying a movie on the led screen or live music depending on the day of the week you are there.
The Piazza is a space designed to bring the community together while celebrating the arts and cultural scene with performances, films, exhibitions and even festivals.
Address: Lake St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
