About Claisebrook Cove
Claisebrook Cove is an artificial inlet and waterfront precinct on the Swan River in East Perth, Perth, Western Australia. Developed in the 1990s as part of the East Perth urban renewal project, it transformed former industrial land into a residential and recreational area. The cove features boardwalks, the Trafalgar Bridge, cafes and parklands, and is notable for its Swan River views, pedestrian-friendly promenade and proximity to central Perth.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a calm, sheltered artificial cove on the Swan River surrounded by modern apartments, landscaped parklands and a paved promenade. The area offers boardwalks and shared walking and cycling paths, views across the river, the pedestrian Trafalgar Bridge linking to the foreshore, waterfront cafes and restaurants, public art, seating areas and moored boats. It is a flat, open, urban waterfront setting suitable for leisurely walks, photography and dining.
Key highlights
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Artificial inlet on the Swan River with sheltered waters and moorings
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Trafalgar Bridge pedestrian bridge connecting the cove to the Swan River foreshore
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Waterfront boardwalks and shared walking and cycling paths
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Riverside cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating
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Landscaped parklands and public art installations