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Overview

Explore 200 years in an afternoon! This tour tells Perth’s story from the struggling Swan River Colony to its coming of age as the City of Light. Each stop on the tour progressively tells Perth’s story decade-by-decade. The tour includes current-day and historical footage to show how each shift in the State’s fortunes has driven waves of demolition, development and social change. Boom-and-bust showcases quintessentially Western Australian stories such as: > The City’s strange obsession with heritage balconies > The ancient science of indigenous farming practices > Perth’s ‘scandalous’ modernist art movement > London Court: the first place in Perth to have air-conditioning > The rise, fall and rise again of Alan Bond Rushed itineraries miss the magic. Stories Unseen is the clever way to experience places differently. Our curated, self-guided tours seamlessly bring locations to life with audio & immersive narration from our charismatic companions.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

BEFORE YOU LEAVE - Make sure that you have the Stories Unseen app downloaded. START POINT - The First Contact Sculpture is located in Elizabeth Quay

End Point

End point

The latest stop on the tour, The Bell Tower, is located in Barrack Square in Perth's CBD. It is easily accessible from The Esplanade Train Station and the FREE Blue CAT Bus route.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Perth
The Boom-and-Bust tour tells Perth’s story from the struggling Swan River Colony to its coming of age as the City of Light. From First Contact to the present day, each stop on the tour progressively tells Perth’s story decade-by-decade. The tour includes current-day and historical footage to show how each shift in the State’s economic fortunes has driven waves of demolition, development and social change. Each stop is paired with different with hospitality venues across the CBD to showcase the best of the West. The Boom-and-Bust tour showcases quintessentially Western Australian stories such as: > The City’s strange obsession with heritage balconies > The ancient science of indigenous farming practices > Perth’s ‘scandalous’ modernist art movement > London Court: the first place in Perth to have air-conditioning > The rise, fall and rise again of Alan Bond > Demolished buildings of Perth
Duration: 120 mins
2. First Contact
This is the starting point of the tour. Your self-guided walk will commence on arrival, including historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
Duration: 10 mins
3. His Majesty's Theatre
Your self-guided tour continues to His Majesty's Theatre where we feature the story of WA's first gold boom.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Raine Square
Heritage King St is the backdrop for the tale of farming in Western Australia.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Hay Street Mall
The route continues through two stops in Hay Street Mall exploring Perth's Gilded Era and its recovery from the Great Depression.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Council House
The tour continues to the Council House where we tell the story of minerals and modernism.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Quay Perth
There is no better way to see the impact of Perth's 1980s boom than the buildings along The Esplanade. Explore then-and-now for sites including the Former Esplanade Hotel.
Duration: 10 mins
8. The Bell Tower
The tour finishes at The Bell Tower, a short walk from Elizabeth Quay. Our last stop tells the story of how Western Australia's boom-and-bust cycle continues today.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.

Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes

Social media integration: capture and share moments with immersive media

Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device

Exclusion

Private transportation

Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Stories Unseen

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