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Kings Park is both one of the world's largest and most beautiful inner city parks and also a rich cultural heritage site. It is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State's unique flora - a sight unlike anywhere else in the world. With cafes, bushland walk trails, immaculate gardens and a variety of children's play areas, leave plenty of time on your visit to discover the many sides of Kings Park.

Elizabeth Quay is a stunning waterfront precinct on the banks of the Swan River. Here you’ll find the island playground, the BHP Billiton Water Park, public artwork, promenades, open spaces and a range of bars and restaurants. Elizabeth Quay's prime waterfront location makes this destination a unique events and entertainment space - operating all year round.  

The Swan River  is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia's capital and largest city.

Take in one of the most photogenic cityscapes from the Swan River and its foreshore, joining Perth locals for a walk, cycle, jog, picnic, spot of sailing and fishing or a gentle river cruise. The city stands proudly on its banks, with Perth's brilliant blue skies and many vantage points offering perfect photo opportunities. Head to Kings Park and Botanic Garden for a 180-degree panorama of the river, cityscape and Darling Range beyond.

Hop on the ferry to South Perth for a lazy lunch, or relax on the sweeping beach of Matilda Bay.

Follow the river to Fremantle, and gaze in awe at some of Perth's most opulent riverside residences. Or cruise to the upper reaches to sample the fruits and heritage of Western Australia's oldest wine region - the Swan Valley.

Those in search of water-based thrills - hire a surf cat, try twilight sailing, jump on a jet ski, throw in a fishing line.

In winter, the Swan River is also the setting for the Avon Descent - a gruelling two-day time trial that tests novices and Olympic champions from far and wide. Pitch yourself on the river banks and take in this amazing spectacle.



The iconic State War Memorial, along with other memorials throughout the park, honours the fallen from all wars in which Australia has participated.The State War Memorial commemorates Western Australian servicemen and women who died in service or were killed in action in all wars and conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The memorial was originally unveiled in memory of the fallen of World War One.

Situated at the top of Kings Park and Botanic Garden escarpment, the War Memorial overlooks the city of Perth with views of the Swan and Canning Rivers and the Darling Ranges. The memorial was developed around an 18 metre tall obelisk as the principal feature, which is almost a replica of the Australian Imperial Force Memorials erected in France and Belgium.

The heavy concrete foundations are supplemented by heavy brick walls which enclose an inner chamber or crypt. The walls surrounding the crypt are covered with The Roll of Honour; marble tablets which list under their units the names of more than 7,000 members of the services killed in action or as a result of World War One.

Bronze plaques on the outside wall of the crypt entrance list under Navy, Army, Airforce, Women’s Services and Merchant Navy, nearly 4000 Western Australians killed or who died from effects of World War Two.

Inside the crypt on a marble tablet are the names of Western Australians killed in Korea (1950-1953), Malaya (1950-1960), Borneo (1962-1966) and Vietnam (1962-1973). The Cenotaph was unveiled by the State Governor and committed to the care of the Western Australian Branch of the Returned and Services League.