Boom-and-Bust: self-guided historical walking tour of Perth
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
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Boom-and-Bust: self-guided historical walking tour of Perth
What's included in Boom-and-Bust: self-guided historical walking tour of Perth
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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
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walk will commence on arrival, including historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- Private transportation
- Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
CODE TO UNLOCK VTORE4TGE - this is the only code you need to use to unlock the magic! Please ignore any other codes provided by Viator. BEFORE YOU START - REQUIRES WIFI 1) Download the Stories Unseen app from the App Store on your mobile device - search 'Stories Unseen' or use the link http://l.ead.me/exploremore 2) Click on Tours > Perth Boom-and-Bust 3) Click on 'Enter Code', enter the unique access code > VTORE4TGE on the VIP screen and then UNLOCK. 4) Download the tour to your device once unlocked - we recommend downloading via WIFI before you go due to the large file size TO START THE TOUR Make your way to the first stop on the tour, Elizabeth Quay, to get started. Don't forget your headphones to enjoy the tour commentary. HELP & FAQS Additional information on how to use the Stories Unseen App can be found: In the App - under the 'Help' icon located at the bottom of the App Our website - https://www.storiesunseen.com.au/faqs If you have any issues accessing your tour, please contact us: Email: [email protected] WhatsApp & Phone: +61 480 606 665