Elizabeth Quay is a vibrant waterfront of Perth, where the magnificent Swan River and City meet to bring an exciting foreshore of Glitz and Glamour.
It’s where people get together with friends and family to participate in a variety of activities, enjoy lunch in the stylish Elizabeth Quay restaurant, or have a stroll along the picturesque Swan River.
It’s Elizabeth Quay Perth, it’s new, it’s dazzling, and it is the social vibe of the Western Australian Capital City.
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Good times at Elizabeth Quay Perth.
Where is Elizabeth Quay Perth
Elizabeth Quay is situated in the southern end of Perth CBD and ideally set along the banks of the Swan River.
If you’re coming in from outer Perth, the Elizabeth Quay Rail Station on the Mandurah and Joondalup line is the best way to Quay. It’s only a short walk away once you step off the train.
If driving into the city, there is an insufficient amount of parking bays nearby, although, paid parking is available a good kilometre away along Riverside Drive.
If you’re fortunate enough to stay in the city, follow your nose to the Swan River, and you’ll find the path to the picturesque Elizabeth Quay Perth WA.
Welcome to The Quay.
Places to eat at Elizabeth Quay
Elizabeth Quay eating options include a range of fast food services, to elegant dining options which overlook the incredible foreshore and Swan River.
If you only have time for a quick cappuccino after a stroll along the river or visit to the city, stop in at an Elizabeth Quay Café and enjoy a hot or cold beverage instead.
The options are limited to a few at the Quay, never fear, you can always head into the city a minute away for extra dining options.
Where to eat at Elizabeth Quay include the following restaurants.
The Reveley: It’s riverside dining on three different levels that provides three different dining options.
The Reveley Perth provides a casual dining option with a laidback atmosphere on the lower level and a quality dining option with exceptional service on the middle tier.
At the top, the rooftop Reveley bar offers quality views overlooking the Quay while sipping down your favourite alcoholic drink and mingling with those around you.
The Island at Elizabeth Quay: The Island is the perfect place to come for couples or families with a range of dining and entertainment options for all to enjoy.
For dining, you have the Pizzeria, the Island Kiosk and the Island Brew House for your favourite food and beer.
If the kids have come along for a day, there is plenty of activities to keep the children entertained with an Island Playground, kids’ sandpit and a Ping Pong and Games area.
The entertainment also goes to another level with a Music Stage and an Island Garden for an alternative dining option.
V Burger Bar: Enjoy one of the finest burgers in the city, with the vibrant atmosphere in the outdoors of the Quay.
You order your meal at the counter and sit down at the nearby tables to watch the ferries come home while eating your burger.
Enjoy dining in the open outdoors of Elizabeth Quay.
The Stylish Elizabeth Quay Bridge
The Elizabeth Quay Pedestrian Bridge is ideal for any part of the day when wanting to capture the best sights of the towering Perth City and the Swan River.
Many pedestrians arrive daily to the iconic curved bridge, to enjoy walks, Perth sightseeing and watch the ferries shuttle under the bridge, to the dock or the river.
Enjoy a Segway tour on the banks of the Swan River with a Klook!
Pedestrians make their way to the bridge.
Fun for the kids at the Elizabeth Quay Water Park
When summer begins to creep up on you and the heatwave sets in for a scorching West Aussie day, the free BHP Water Park is a welcomed addition to Elizabeth Quay.
The water park is a safely designed water jet fountains where kids and adults can have fun in the water while visiting Perth for a day. Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes with you.
Kids have a blast at the water park.
What’s on at Elizabeth Quay
What else is happening at Elizabeth Quay? The fun never stops with many things happening throughout the year, with many significant events, shows and kid-friendly activities during school holidays.
You can check upcoming events at Elizabeth Quay right here.
Arts and sculptures are a hidden surprise while walking about the Quay with many delightful public artworks on display for wandering visitors.
It includes beautiful works of Spanda – a 29-metre sculpture, first contact – which is a bird in a boat, and the Statue of Bessie Rischbieth – an influential social activist of WA.
The Statue of Bessie Rischbieth.
Elizabeth Quay Ferry and Cruises
The Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal makes up a lot of the foreshore, with cruise companies, ferry services and boats coming or going throughout the day.
You can check out Get Your Guide for some of the best cruises available from the Quay which will guide you along the Swan River for an epic sightseeing experience.
Below are some of the best ferry and cruise services to and from Elizabeth Quay.
Transperth Ferry: Elizabeth Quay is the home of the Transperth Ferry terminal, a ferry service which takes on the Perth ferry to South Perth.
Once you reach the opposite side of the Swan River, you can check out other attractions, including the Perth Zoo and riverside walks from a different vantage point.
A river cruise to Fremantle: When holidaying in Perth, you must visit Fremantle to experience a pleasant town of markets, café strips and the best fish & chips at the Fremantle Harbour.
There is no better way to see the familiar tourist town than hopping on a ferry from Elizabeth Quay to Fremantle and enjoying a day trip with lunch included in the package.
Swan River Cruise and Optus Stadium Guided Tour: If the river and sports stadiums are to your liking, go on a short river cruise to Optus Stadium for a guided tour. Check out Get Your Guide for a fully guided tour and Cruise on the Swan River!
The Little Ferry Co: Go on a half-hour ferry shuttle service on Swan River which takes you to the riverfront restaurants at Claisebrook.
Once you have taken in the sights of Canals in the East Perth precinct, you can elect to purchase a return ticket on The Little Ferry Co. at the scheduled departure time.
Experience Perth’s Swan River in Style with The Little Ferry Co. to Claisebrook.
New Developments with Carlton Ritz Perth
The dashing foreshore is on the rise with the Elizabeth Quay Ritz Carlton Hotel and The Towers Perth making ideal progress for the opening in 2019.
It’s sure to add to the glamour of the CBD as the luxury hotel, and the living apartments become hot property for those who want to stay in Perth for the short term or purchase an apartment block with unbelievable views.
The Elizabeth Quay Towers.
Hotels near Elizabeth Quay Perth
The Ritz Carlton may be a little pricey for holiday goers to Perth once the hotel opens to the public in 2019, although it’s the perfect solution for a luxury stay.
There are many other hotels near Elizabeth Quay to suit a variety of budgets from modern apartments, backpacker joints and your traditional hotels.
Here is a listing of a few hotels in the area:
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