Elizabeth Quay

Elizabeth Quay is a waterfront precinct on the northern shore of the Swan River in central Perth, Western Australia. Opened in 2016, it connects the Perth central business district to the river via an inlet, promenades, bridges and public spaces. The development features public art, landscaped areas, dining venues and ferry jetties, and serves as a recreational and events hub adjacent to the Perth CBD and Barrack Street Jetty.

Visitors can expect an open waterfront precinct centred on a man-made inlet from the Swan River, with paved promenades, pedestrian bridges including the Elizabeth Quay Bridge, landscaped islands and lawns, public art installations, and views across the river. The area includes restaurants, cafes and bars, ferry jetties at Barrack Street Jetty, the BHP Water Park play feature, and open spaces for walking, photography and events, all within walking distance of the Perth CBD.

Elizabeth Quay was developed as part of the Perth Waterfront project on land reclaimed around the former Esplanade Reserve and The Esplanade. Construction began in 2014 and the precinct was officially opened on 29 January 2016. It was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II during her Diamond Jubilee. The project reconnected the Perth CBD to the Swan River, restoring a historic link that had been separated by road and development.

The precinct is located on the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan), an area of significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people. Public art and interpretive elements, including the Spanda sculpture inspired by Noongar culture, reflect local heritage. The quay functions as a contemporary cultural and community gathering place for festivals, markets and public events in central Perth.