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Supreme Court Gardens

📍 Corner of Barrack Street and Riverside Drive, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Introduction

The Supreme Court Gardens sit beside the Swan River off Barrack Street and Riverside Drive in central Perth, merging with Stirling Gardens into a broad riverside green belt. The area was formally opened as a botanic garden as early as 1845 and expanded into public gardens following reclamation of the Swan River shallows in 1903; it contains the red-brick Supreme Court building of 1903 and Perth's oldest building, the former courthouse of 1836, now the Francis Burt Law Education Centre. With wide lawns and mature trees, the gardens are a popular spot for open-air events such as park opera and carols by candlelight, as well as photography and relaxation.

✨ Highlights

1
Perth's oldest building
The 1836 courthouse within the gardens is the oldest building in the city, now a law education centre.
2
Supreme Court building
The red-brick court building from 1903 stands on the gardens' northern side.
3
A garden shaped by reclamation
The 1903 reclamation of the Swan River shallows created today's layout.
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Riverside green space
Wide lawns and mature trees stretching down to the Swan River.
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Open-air events venue
Often hosts park opera and candlelit carol events.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.
→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.
→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.
→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.
→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open to the public 24 hours.; admission: Free entry (some events may charge separately)..
• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.
• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.
• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Supreme Court Gardens?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open to the public 24 hours.; admission: Free entry (some events may charge separately).. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.