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Stirling Gardens

📍 Corner of St George's Terrace and Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000
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Quick Facts

Location
Australia, Perth
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 20-40 minutes
Address
Corner of St George's Terrace and Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000
Coordinates
-31.9545, 115.8565

Introduction

Stirling Gardens is a small public park in Perth at the corner of St George's Terrace and Barrack Street, proclaimed a public garden in 1845 and regarded as the first public garden in Western Australia. It had earlier been used by colonial botanist James Drummond as an acclimatisation garden and served as Perth's botanic gardens until this moved to Kings Park in 1960. Situated alongside Government House and the Supreme Court, it holds a collection of important sculptures, including the classic 'Ore Obelisk' public artwork, blending greenery with art.

✨ Highlights

1
WA's First Public Garden
Proclaimed in 1845, one of the oldest city gardens in Western Australia.
2
Botanical Roots
Used by a colonial botanist as an acclimatisation garden, later Perth's botanic gardens until 1960.
3
Sculpture Collection
Holds a number of significant public sculptures and artworks.
4
The Ore Obelisk
Was home to the roughly 15-metre 'Ore Obelisk' public art work.
5
By Government & Courts
Borders Government House and the Supreme Court as an historic green core of the city.

🛈 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.
→Opening Hours：Open all day as a city park.
→Transportation：In the heart of the Perth CBD, reached on foot or by public transport.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Free.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open all day as a city park.; admission: Free..
• 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

What are the opening hours of Stirling Gardens?

Open all day as a city park.

How much is the admission for Stirling Gardens?

Adult: Free; Free.

Any practical tips for visiting Stirling Gardens?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open all day as a city park.; admission: Free.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

How long should I spend at Stirling Gardens?

A typical visit takes About 20-40 minutes.

This entry is compiled from public Australian and international travel sources. Tickets, opening hours and transport may change; please confirm with official sources on site.