What is Elizabeth Quay in Perth?
Elizabeth Quay is a waterfront precinct on the Swan River in central Perth. Opened in 2016, it has an inlet, promenades, a pedestrian bridge, restaurants and public art.
The project reconnected the city centre with the river, which had been separated by roads and grassy open space for decades. A new inlet was cut into the foreshore, creating a waterfront for walking, cycling and events.
The quay was named after Queen Elizabeth II in 2012, the year of her Diamond Jubilee. Its curving pedestrian bridge crosses the inlet and offers views of the Perth skyline and river.
Art and attractions
A 29-metre sculpture called Spanda, made of white steel arcs, is a landmark of the precinct. Nearby, the Bell Tower houses the historic Swan Bells, a gift from London to mark Australia's Bicentenary in 1988.
Ferries leave the jetty for South Perth and the Perth Zoo. Restaurants, a children's splash park and the island with the restored Florence Hummerston kiosk add to the area's appeal.
The quay is the centrepiece of Perth's waterfront celebrations, including Australia Day events and New Year's Eve fireworks.
Did You Know?
Elizabeth Quay train station, on Perth's rail network, is a short walk from the waterfront.