About this place
What to expect
Escape to Claisebrook Cove, a picturesque, Mediterranean-inspired waterfront inlet located just minutes east of the Perth CBD in East Perth. Highly significant to the Whadjuk Noongar people, who know the fresh water landscape as Goongoongup, the area was masterfully transformed in the 1990s from a degraded industrial gasworks site into a award-winning urban village. Today, it functions as a vibrant community meeting place where the Swan River flows past modern apartments, elegant boardwalks, and a beautifully manicured marina. Visitors can wander along the popular 5.4-kilometre Claisebrook Cove Art Walk, discovering 25 public art pieces detailing Aboriginal and European heritage, including the striking Charnock Woman mosaic in adjacent Victoria Gardens. The bustling waterfront precinct features premium alfresco dining venues like The Royal on the Waterfront and Toast, offering a serene setting to watch local birdlife, kayakers, and the occasional passing dolphin pod. Completely free to access 24/7, this urban oasis is ideal for strolling, cycling, or enjoying a romantic twilight walk when the iconic pedestrian footbridge lights up. The cove is fully wheelchair accessible and seamlessly reached via a free ride on the city's Yellow CAT bus.