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Mount Lawley Heritage Walk

Discover the charm and character of one of Perth's most iconic suburbs with the Mount Lawley Heritage Walk. Located just 4km north of Perth's CBD, Mount Lawley is renowned for its leafy streets, vibrant café culture, and rich architectural history. This self-guided walk spans approximately 1km along Beaufort Street, beginning or ending at the historic Astor Theatre, a beloved entertainment venue dating back to 1914. The walk features 10 newly installed bronze plaques and several established markers that tell the stories of Mount Lawley's evolution since the 1830s. From Federation and Queen Anne homes to Art Deco landmarks and Colonial-era buildings, each site reveals the suburb's transformation through the lives of notable residents, community institutions, and architectural milestones. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual explorer, the walk offers a unique glimpse into Perth's heritage. Highlights include the former tram terminus, Rosetta Lodge, Perth College Chapel, and the Commonwealth Bank building. The route is flat and easy to navigate, making it ideal for all ages. Created in partnership with the Mount Lawley Society and the City of Stirling, the walk celebrates local identity and preservation. After your stroll, enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the many cafés lining Beaufort Street. Brochures are available at Inglewood Library and Mt Flora Museum, or visit the website for more information.

Mount Lawley WA

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Astor Theatre — Image credit: Astor Theatre

Entertainment Venues

Astor Theatre

The Astor Theatre is a Mount Lawley institution and has been part of the décor since 1919. The iconic art deco building on Beaufort Street has been used for many forms of entertainment over the years. The Astor Theatre has not always been known by this name, when it was first opened it was called The Lyceum. The venue has been reinvented over the years and in 1991, the theatre was completely refurbished with many of the past elements remaining today and is now a thriving live entertainment venue. The Astor Theatre hosts a variety of high quality shows including live music from talented local, national and international artists.

Mount Lawley WA

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Hyde Park — Image credit: Tourism WA

Parks and Gardens

Hyde Park

Just minutes north of Perth's CBD in the suburb of Highgate, Hyde Park is one of the city's most picturesque and popular green spaces. Rich in natural beauty and cultural significance, it is also a registered Aboriginal site. Before European settlement, the area formed part of the traditional lands and wetlands used by the Whadjuk Noongar people. Following colonisation in 1829, it became known as 'Third Swamp' before being gazetted as public parkland and renamed Hyde Park. Today, the park offers a peaceful escape from the city buzz. Its twin lakes, sprawling lawns, and mature trees create a perfect setting for picnics, casual walks, bike rides, and outdoor celebrations. The park is also a sought-after venue for weddings and local events. Visitors will find a wide range of facilities including a children's playground, seasonal water playground, public toilets, fitness equipment, shaded gazebos, barbeques, drinking fountains, and accessible walking paths. Whether you're enjoying the natural surrounds, exploring its cultural roots, or simply taking time to relax under the trees, Hyde Park is a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike—blending nature, heritage, and recreation in one beautiful city park.

Highgate WA

0.6 km away

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts — Image credit: The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Entertainment Venues

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates. WAAPA graduates excel in their chosen professions around the world, confirming the Academy's well-earned reputation. Many well-known actors, dancers, musicians and music theatre stars including Hugh Jackman, Frances O’Connor, Marcus Graham, William McInnes, Lisa McCune, Lucy Durack, Rachelle Durkin, Emma Matthews, Jamie Oehlers, Eddie Perfect and Tim Minchin, have called WAAPA home. Every year, students, staff and critically-acclaimed guest artists collaborate to present over 300 public performances – more productions and more diversity than any other arts training institution in Australia. Many of these performances take place in WAAPA venues at Edith Cowan University, but an increasing number of exciting community partnerships enable them to perform in a wider range of venues.

Mount Lawley WA

1.5 km away

Jessie Gordon & Perth Cabaret Collective — Image credit: The Ellington

Entertainment Venues

The Ellington Jazz Club

The Ellington Jazz Club is Australia's best jazz club, featuring the cream of Australian talent, both local and interstate, in an intimate environment. The Ellington Jazz Club strives to present various musical styles including jazz, jazz derivatives, and jazz-influenced music. The Ellington is a seven-night-a-week jazz club that presents more than 500 shows a year and is internationally recognised as a wonderful place to perform and listen to music.

Perth WA

1.6 km away

Detail of Hazel Roy painting on collaborative women's canvas at the Walka camp, 2024 — Image credit: AACHWA

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Aboriginal Art Centre Hub

Aboriginal art centres are exciting places for travellers to visit and experience the energy of Aboriginal creativity and culture. The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of WA (AACHWA) represents 24 Aboriginal art centres, encompassing 5,000 artists and 90 different language groups, scattered across the state from the Kimberley all the way into the Central Desert. Each art centre is unique in its own way, but they all offer visitors a rare opportunity to meet Aboriginal artists in regional and remote communities, watch them work in their studios, listen to their stories, and buy authentic Aboriginal art. Unlike commercial galleries, most art centres are not-for-profit, Aboriginal-owned organisations and proceeds made from art sales go directly towards benefiting artists and their communities. Visiting Aboriginal art centres is a great way to travel the state, connect with Aboriginal culture and witness first-hand the experience, knowledge and skills that goes into creating authentic Aboriginal artwork.

Perth WA

1.7 km away

Supreme Court — Image credit: Tourism WA

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Architecture Walk

Walk the Historic Heart. The Historic Heart is home to one of Perth’s greatest collections of heritage buildings, together forming important streetscapes of late nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture. The collection of buildings includes Government House, the Perth Town Hall, the State Buildings, St George’s Cathedral, St Mary’s Cathedral, Fire Brigade No. 1 Station and the remains of Jewell’s Colonial Hospital. In addition to these well known Perth landmarks, there are also a number of beautiful private residences and commercial buildings, and a magnificent heritage-listed Moreton Bay Fig tree. Take the time to roam the streets of Perth's east end and discover the city's vivid past. The streets of the Historic Heart are waiting to be discovered. The Architecture Walk is available on the Historic Heart of Perth App - free to download from the App Store or Google Play.

Perth WA

1.8 km away

Team Building / Xmas Party Fun — Image credit: Lumber Punks Axe Throwing

Amusement and Theme Parks

Lumber Punks Axe Throwing Perth

Unleash your inner Lumber Jack at Lumber Punks Perth! Lumber Punks Axe Throwing Perth is the city's first axe-throwing venue and host to thousands of throwers since 2019. The Lumber Punks' experienced axe-throwing coaches will take you through a formatted session with everyone nailing bullseyes and leaving an experienced axe wielder ready for the Zombie Apocalypse! Each session comprises lots of lumber puns. Each session starts with a group safety and training induction. Once inducted, you will be in a lane and throwing. In no time you’ll become comfortable with your grip, distance, rotation and the axe. As you improve your technique, their expert coaches give you one-on-one feedback on your throw - tailoring the technique to suit you. Now that everyone is an 'axe-pert' in the making, they teach you the game of axe throwing so you and your group can battle for eternal glory.

East Perth WA

1.8 km away

Holey Moley mini golf is the place to play — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley Golf Club Northbridge

Perth, are you ready for a whole lot of fun? Holey Moley is a mini golf course and bar that brings fun to a new level. In the middle of Northbridge, Holey Moley is bringing the craziest round of mini-golf you've ever played to Western Australia! With 18 unique holes, all themed with a pop culture twist and all your old-school, retro arcade games, your next date night, birthday, rainy day activity or party night out is sorted! After you putt your stuff, head to the Caddyshack bar for all your off-the-green needs. With drinks, cocktails, tunes and great grub on offer, the Holey Moley Golf Club has you covered.

Northbridge WA

2.0 km away

WA Museum Boola Bardip — Image credit: WA Museum Boola Bardip

Galleries, Museums and Collections

WA Museum Boola Bardip

WA Museum Boola Bardip is located in the arts and culture hub of Perth. Boola Bardip meaning ‘many stories’ in the traditional Nyoongar language, the Museum provides a bold, dynamic setting for Western Australia's fascinating stories, history and culture to unfold through state-of-the-art technology and innovative interactive exhibits. Rising majestically above the heritage buildings of Perth’s Cultural Centre, this modern marvel encompasses 6,000 square metres of gallery space, including a 1,000 square metre large-scale exhibition space. Wander the two intersecting loops to feel inspired by the virtual stories and collections held in eight exhibitions, which explore three major themes: the diversity and spirit of the West Australian people, the awe-inspiring beauty of the state’s landscape, and Western Australia’s impact on the world. Boola Bardip takes a unique ‘people-first’ approach to its curation, with the stories and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples taking centre stage in its exhibitions. In doing so, the museum recognises the primary rights of Australia’s first peoples in practising and expressing their cultural heritage. WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomes visitors of all abilities and aims to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone. Available to visitors are Visual Supports, Sensory Maps and Backpacks, Visual Stories, designated quiet times and quiet spaces. Join a guided tour, attend an educational event or visit one of the vibrant communal spaces.

Perth WA

2.0 km away

State Library of Western Australia — Image credit: State Library of Western Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

State Library of Western Australia

The State Library of Western Australian is located in the cultural precinct alongside popular museums in the heart of Perth's city centre. The Alexander Library building, home to the State Library, is one of the city's important architectural landmarks. Inside the building, visitors can enjoy modern, air-conditioned facilities and plenty of comfortable seating with wonderful views over the city centre from its upper levels. A coffee lounge and bookshop are located on the ground floor. The extensive collections of library materials include major international newspapers, magazines, and guidebooks. There are facilities for listening to music, watching films and videos or surfing the internet. Visitors interested in family history will find a wealth of resources in the Genealogy Centre to explore. The JS Battye Library of West Australian History, the world's foremost collection of Western Australian material, provides extensive information about the State and its history. From contemporary newspapers and publications to rare and unique items, the Battye Library collections tell the story of Western Australia from its distant past to the present day. Whether you just want a place to sit and relax or you are interested in investigating some information, the State Library has it all together for you.

Perth WA

2.0 km away

Escape This Northbridge

Amusement and Theme Parks

Escape This Northbridge

Escape This is Perth’s best-rated escape room, playing in the heart of Northbridge! Are you ready for an epic adventure? You’ve found it! Escape This Northbridge is home to Perth’s best-rated, most talked about escape rooms, playing across nine totally immersive adventure and horror themes. Catering to groups of two to 12 players, from ages nine and above, these escape rooms promise an hour-long, adrenaline-pumping adventure like none other!

Northbridge WA

2.0 km away

Northbridge Piazza

Entertainment Venues

Northbridge Piazza

In the heart of Perth's cultural precinct, Northbridge Piazza offers a vibrant, year-round calendar of free events, live entertainment, and outdoor film screenings. Located at the corner of James and Lake Streets, just an eight-minute walk from Perth Train Station or a short ride on the free Blue CAT bus, it's where the city comes to relax, connect, and celebrate. The Piazza's permanent LED Superscreen runs 24/7, showcasing a dynamic mix of sport, music, art, and themed film nights—from cult classics and family favourites to arthouse gems and new releases. Pull up a bean bag on the lawn and settle in for a movie, or enjoy the laid-back vibes of Sunday music sessions under the open sky. More than just a screen, the Piazza is a community space full of life. Its stage and lawn host free live events daily—from morning fitness classes and school holiday activities to food festivals, exhibitions, talks, and creative workshops. It's a place that feeds the soul, sparks the mind, and brings people together through culture, music, and movement. Whether you're after entertainment, inspiration, or just a great place to unwind, Northbridge Piazza invites you to experience Perth at its most playful and inclusive.

Northbridge WA

2.1 km away

The Art Gallery of Western Australia — Image credit: The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Situated in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre, The Art Gallery of Western Australia is the home of visual arts in Western Australia. Housed in an internationally renowned Brutalist building designed by Architect Charles Sierakowski, The Art Gallery of Western Australia has an impressive collection of artworks by First Nations and Western Australian artists, alongside works from around Australia and the world. The Art Gallery of Western Australia's exciting rooftop redevelopment hosts one of the largest rooftop spaces in Western Australia, complete with an open-air sculpture walk, rooftop bar and venue space, taking in Perth’s incredible city skyline and Noongar artist Christopher Pease’s illuminating 34-metre artwork. Alongside the new is one of Western Australia's oldest buildings, the former police courts built in 1905. These heritage-listed ‘Centenary Galleries’ are now home to a changing rotation of exhibitions. The Art Gallery of Western Australia hosts a diverse line-up of exhibitions across the year, accompanied by an exciting program of events, including artist talks, music, performance art, and more. A visit would not be complete without browsing the stunning design, craft and art products found in the Gallery’s Design Store known for its focus on stocking innovative design pieces by local and international artists.

Perth WA

2.1 km away

Claisebrook Cove — Image credit: City of Perth

Landmarks and Buildings

Claisebrook Cove

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.

East Perth WA

2.1 km away

State Theatre Centre — Image credit: Tourism WA

Entertainment Venues

State Theatre Centre of WA

Housing the Heath Ledger Theatre, named after late Perth-born Hollywood actor Heath Ledger, this 575-capacity theatre is part of a defining architectural landmark in the city; home to the Black Swan State Theatre Company and Co3 Australia. Designed by award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the State Theatre Centre’s design delivers a building that not only provides a functional and inspiring venue for performers and their audiences but has also become an instantly recognisable part of the city. Two interactive, visually and audibly stunning artworks ‘Falling from Heaven to Earth, the Shooting Star’ and ‘Interval’ are part of the physical structure using current technology to connect the history of the site with its present and future. The Centre hosts contemporary performing arts, such as theatre, dance and music with a focus on distinctive professional and contemporary work produced locally, nationally and internationally.

Perth WA

2.1 km away

MANIAX Axe Throwing - Northbridge — Image credit: MANIAX AXe Throwing

Entertainment Venues

MANIAX Axe Throwing - Northbridge

Ever wanted to throw an axe? Situated in the heart of edgy Northbridge, MANIAX offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other. Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion! With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, MANIAX is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you’d just really love to throw an axe.

Northbridge WA

2.2 km away

Archie Brothers Forrest Chase

Amusement and Theme Parks

Archie Brothers Forrest Chase

They are your local arcade, but not how you remember it. Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers is a prize for your eyes, a kaleidoscopic circus of cocktails and arcade games – bringing new fun to old classics! On Level One of Forrest Chase, the Perth party just levelled up. Step inside Archie Brothers. A neon-drenched playground packed with arcade games, bowling, and cocktails that know how to have a good time. Part arcade, part bar, part carnival chaos — it's the perfect place to let loose, smash high scores, and kick your night into overdrive.

Perth WA

2.3 km away

Strike Bowling Forrest Chase

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling Forrest Chase

Located on level one of Forrest Chase, it's packed to the rafters with ten bowling lanes, two karaoke rooms, two tricky escape rooms and four amazing party rooms and has the fun covered for everyone. Add to this their delicious menu and you can settle in for the ultimate night out. So, whether you're having a kid's party, Christmas function, team building event - or a night out with mates, Strike Forrest Chase is the place to be.

Perth WA

2.3 km away

Iconic — Image credit: City of Perth

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Iconic

Standing at the entrance to the Mirvac office tower, this striking sculpture marks a defining moment in Perth's history—the felling of a tree in 1829 to commemorate the city's founding. More than just a landmark, it serves as a powerful symbol of renewal, cultural identity, and continuity. Crafted from interwoven stainless steel tubes, the sculpture rises in a form inspired by ancient tree trunks. Its modern design reflects the enduring strength and interconnectedness of community, nature, and heritage. The tree form, with its elegant buttressed lines, honours both the past and the regenerative cycles shaping the city's future. At pavement level, the sculpture splits into three branches, encircling a stone marking the precise site of the original tree. This base includes an engraved "end grain" detail—an artistic reference to the foundation tree's cut surface—offering a tactile, symbolic connection to the land and its layered history. Located in the heart of the city, the Foundation Tree sculpture is more than a piece of public art; it's a place of reflection, a cultural waypoint, and a reminder of Perth's beginnings and its ongoing transformation.

Perth WA

2.3 km away

David Malcolm Justice Centre — Image credit: City of Perth

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Onward!Onward!

Immerse yourself in Western Australia's shared cultural history at Onward! Onward!, a compelling, site-specific public art installation located in the heart of Perth's Cathedral Square. Created by renowned local artist Marcus Canning, this thought-provoking piece invites visitors to look down and connect deeply with the land's First Peoples. The artwork features 256 granite pavers seamlessly integrated into the public plaza. Each paver is intricately etched with English and Noongar words and phrases, gently encouraging reflection, conversation, and cultural awareness as you stroll through the precinct. Canning, whose own family heritage includes his great-great-uncle and famed WA surveyor Alfred Canning, designed the piece to playfully yet profoundly contrast colonial mapping with enduring Indigenous language. It stands as a subtle, powerful celebration of cultural resilience. Centrally located between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street, this open-air exhibition is completely free to access and open 24/7. It serves as a perfect cultural stop during a walking tour of the Perth CBD.

Perth WA

2.3 km away

The Cidery, Bridgetown — Image credit: Tourism WA

Agritourism

Perth to Denmark Western Australian Cider Trail

Welcome to Western Australia's first statewide cider trail, passionately crafted from Western Australian fruit. Come and meet the families that have passionately tended local apple and pear orchards for generations and experience their award-winning ciders. The trail starts in the Swan Valley and then meanders through the Perth Hills before bringing you through the South West and into the Great Southern region. Along the way, you are invited to taste ciders born from the state's different apple-growing regions. The ciders are handcrafted using local fruit and traditional and brew-style methods. Your cider experience will open you to new perceptions and understanding of its unique characteristics. The cider makers will share with you their distinct style whether it be steeped in tradition or a modern twist. They are growers and seekers of the freshest local produce with a desire to offer you a pure and natural cider product. Leave behind your preconceived ideas of cider. Indulge your tastebuds and immerse yourself in the variety of venue attractions from the orchard and cellar door experiences through to dining and family fun and comfort.

Perth WA

2.3 km away

State Buildings, Perth shopping — Image credit: Tourism WA

Shopping and Markets

Shopping - Perth, Northbridge and West Perth

Retail therapy can be found in the form of leading fashion houses, chic boutiques and outlet bargains on a shopping spree in Perth, Northbridge and West Perth. Seekers of high-end fashion should head for the King Street precinct, in the west end of the city - the place to be seen with Perth's well-heeled, indulging in international and local designer labels and luxury brands. Other rich pickings include designer jewellery crafted from Western Australian gold, Argyle diamonds, Australian opals and Broome's famous South Sea pearls. Other popular city shopping precincts for big-brand fashion, jewellery, homewares and more include the Murray and Hay Street malls, Brookfield Place, Raine Square, Enex 100, 140 William, Wesley Quarter, Arcade 800 and Bon Marche Arcade. If vintage, hip and quirky is more your style, make a beeline for the boutiques of William Street in Northbridge. Or, if it's a bargain you really want, take the train or a short drive to West Perth's Watertown - the buzzing hub of outlet shopping.

Perth WA

2.3 km away

Staffies! — Image credit: Yoga Paws

Spas and Retreats

Puppy Yoga Perth

Perth, meet your new obsession - Puppy Yoga has arrived. Yoga Paws is now running weekly sessions in Inglewood and Northbridge every Saturday and Sunday, bringing a feel-good mix of gentle movement, mindfulness, and playful puppy interaction to Western Australia. This isn't just content for your camera roll - it's a way to connect, unwind, and support the healthy socialisation of rescue puppies and pups from ethical breeders. Each class runs for 60 minutes and is beginner-friendly. Whether you want to stretch or just want to lie on a mat while a puppy climbs into your lap, there's no pressure to perform. Come for the yoga, stay for the snuggles, and leave feeling lighter and happier. They work with rescue groups and ethical breeders to ensure every pup is safe, relaxed and supported - and many even meet their future humans during class. Yoga Paws has sold out sessions in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney - now it's Perth's turn. Their events run every Saturday and Sunday, with more to come as demand grows. Come solo, bring a friend or make it a date - your weekend just got a lot fluffier.

Northbridge WA

2.3 km away

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