Elizabeth Quay, Waterfront development near Swan River in Perth, Australia

Elizabeth Quay is a waterfront promenade along the Swan River in Perth with wide walkways, open plazas, and dining options that encourage visitors to linger. The space connects different areas through continuous pathways and offers water views along with ferry terminal access.

The project began in 2012 and opened to the public in 2016 as part of a major cityscape renewal. It was intended to give Perth a new public gathering space along the water.

The First Contact sculpture stands on the south-west shore near the western entry to the Elizabeth Quay Bridge. It marks the meeting between European settlers and the Noongar people, the traditional owners of the Perth region. The work is one of several public artworks in the precinct, alongside Spanda on the north shore and Meet Our Australian Sailor on the eastern shore.

The ferry terminal connects you to the zoo and other destinations, while free buses and train services are also available. The space is easy to walk around and the flat design makes it accessible for most people.

The Esplanade Kiosk, built in 1927 in the Federation Arts and Crafts style, was dismantled and rebuilt brick by brick on the islet in the new inlet, where it now houses a hospitality complex. The islet also holds the Bessie Rischbieth statue and a playground, and is reached by a short bridge from the eastern shore or the longer Elizabeth Quay Bridge from the west.