West Perth: Gardens, Science and History

When looking for a hotel in West Perth, it can help to consider which interests you want to shape your stay. Harold Boas Gardens, Scitech, the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia and Totterdell Park offer different experiences: garden landscapes and cultural history, science, the Australian system of government, and park facilities. These themes provide a starting point for planning your trip and help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Harold Boas Gardens: Landscape and Cultural History

Harold Boas Gardens is a rare example of a “Paradise”-style garden and is of cultural heritage significance. A lake, waterfall and rock cascade are among its landscape features. Water and rock are therefore central elements of the garden design, alongside its cultural significance. Four areas are set aside for wedding ceremonies. If you are planning a ceremony, check the availability of these areas in advance.

Science at Scitech

Scitech at the City West Centre in West Perth offers six interactive galleries, science demonstrations, educational puppet shows, a hands-on science laboratory and a planetarium. The activities range from interactive galleries and demonstrations to hands-on work and the planetarium, bringing science to life in a variety of ways. Unlike the Gardens, its focus is not on garden landscapes and cultural history, but on science.

The Australian System of Government at the Constitutional Centre

The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia explores the Australian system of government and its history. It accepts requests from community groups for educational programs, seminars and guided tours on these subjects. The formats vary, while the Australian system of government and its history remain the common focus. All visits must be booked in advance; walk-in educational visits or guided tours without a prior booking are not offered.

Totterdell Park: Off-Leash Rules and Playground

Dogs may be off leash at Totterdell Park. Located on the edge of West Perth, the park has a children’s playground with slides, climbing nets, ramps, climbing bars and a climbing wall. The play equipment includes slides and climbing features, while the off-leash rule applies to dogs; both give the park a different character from garden and science destinations.

Getting Around and Planning Ahead

The main route along Hay Street leads from Perth city centre to West Perth. The walk is 1.5 kilometres long and takes about 20 minutes. This approximate time provides a practical guide if you want to walk between the city centre and West Perth.

Two points are worth noting when planning ahead: all visits to the Constitutional Centre must be booked in advance. Four areas in the Gardens are set aside for wedding ceremonies; check their availability beforehand. The booking requirement applies to all Centre visits, while checking availability is relevant when using the Gardens for a ceremony.

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For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.