King Street, Perth
King Street is one of the oldest streets in Perth. It was first recorded in 1840 on the maps of the Land Department under the name King William Street. The street was likely named after King William IV.
King Street is mostly known as a shopping destination along with two of the streets it crosses, Murray Street and Hay Street. King Street is primarily known as a spot for high-end, luxury goods. Shops on King Street include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Tiffany & Company and many others.
The street retains its 19th century atmosphere with its cobbled streets and traditional building facades. Brick storefronts, arched windows and doors, wrought iron gates and globed street lamps give tourists a taste of what life might have been like in the earliest days of Perth.
King Street is listed with the Heritage Council of Western Australia due to its important place in the region's history.
King Street is mostly known as a shopping destination along with two of the streets it crosses, Murray Street and Hay Street. King Street is primarily known as a spot for high-end, luxury goods. Shops on King Street include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Tiffany & Company and many others.
The street retains its 19th century atmosphere with its cobbled streets and traditional building facades. Brick storefronts, arched windows and doors, wrought iron gates and globed street lamps give tourists a taste of what life might have been like in the earliest days of Perth.
King Street is listed with the Heritage Council of Western Australia due to its important place in the region's history.
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King Street on Map
Sight Name: King Street
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Perth, Australia (See walking tours in Perth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Perth, Australia
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Perth Introduction Walking Tour
Perth is the capital of Western Australia. With a population of more than 2 million, the metropolitan area is the fourth largest in the country.
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. The official foundation ceremony took place on 12 August 1829 with the chopping down of a tree. Today a plaque set... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Perth Historic Buildings Walk
Established by British settlers in 1829 and originally named the Swan River Colony, the city of Perth boasts a wealth of old buildings 鈥� governmental, religious, residential, commercial and institutional, 鈥� many of which are heritage-listed.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Just like other Western Australia鈥檚 settlements, the city struggled throughout the 1800s from the lack of resources, labor and investment. However,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles