Start at London Court’s Hay Street entrance
Look up at London Court from Hay Street Mall: the timbered frontage, decorative clock and modern towers behind it make a striking contrast. The arcade is a twentieth-century mock Elizabethan design, not a surviving Tudor street. It belongs to a different part of Perth’s story from the early colonial gardens ahead.
Walk through towards St Georges Terrace when access permits, pausing for the shopfronts and the view back. Shops keep their own hours; do not make a particular tenant or clock performance essential to the route. If the passage is closed, see the frontage and use the surrounding public streets.
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Turn towards the gardens
Continue along St Georges Terrace towards Stirling Gardens, at the Barrack Street corner. Look for the kangaroo sculptures before following the shaded paths and lawns. The change from busy street to garden is the point of this stop; allow time to sit rather than treating it as a shortcut.
For more historical context, use the City of Perth’s curated walking trails or Perth Trails app. Choose one theme to follow rather than assuming every heritage building has a public interior. The garden and street façades work as a complete self-guided visit.
Finish towards Barrack Square
Continue towards the river and The Bell Tower. If you want a longer finish, turn towards Elizabeth Quay for bridge and inlet views. The tower interior is an optional separate ticket, so check its sessions first rather than making a spontaneous visit a required stop.
Put a meal beside the final stop
We recommend Riverside Café for a daytime coffee or lunch by the river. It places the break at the end of the walk without sending you back across the shopping streets. Check the current menu and serving hours; use it as a daytime stop rather than an assumed evening restaurant.
Keep the route comfortable
Choose comfortable walking shoes for pavements and garden paths, carry water and add a light jacket for the waterfront. In hot weather, shorten the river extension and take the shaded garden pause seriously. In rain, London Court offers a more sheltered stretch, but the street crossings and final waterfront remain exposed.
Check before you go
Opening arrangements and visitor rules can change. Check the official information before your trip.
- City of Perth — The Big Boom walking trail, London Court
- City of Perth — curated heritage walking trails
- City of Perth — Stirling Gardens and location
- Destination Perth — Elizabeth Quay sights and dining
- Riverside Café — menus, waterfront location and booking
- The Bell Tower — official experiences and visitor access
