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The State War Memorial in Kings Park, Perth, is a memorial precinct honouring Australians killed in wars in which Australia took part.
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Why go
- An 18-metre granite obelisk stands on a podium above an undercroft and crypt.
- Plaques around the Pool of Reflection honour fifteen Victoria Cross and two George Cross recipients from Western Australia across three wars.
- Battlefield names on the Court of Contemplation’s walls commemorate conflicts in which Western Australians fell.
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59
Interesting facts3
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The Flame of Remembrance burns continuously; its four torches represent the Navy, Army, Air Force and Women’s Services.
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The Pool of Reflection’s granite walls invite silent contemplation and carry the words “We Will Remember Them”.
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The undercroft names Western Australians killed in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam.
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History
- UndatedThe Cenotaph was unveiled to commemorate those who died in World War I.
- 1955The Court of Contemplation was unveiled on the precinct’s western side.
- 1974The area below the Cenotaph was renamed ANZAC Bluff for its resemblance to the Gallipoli landing site.
- 2000Queen Elizabeth II lit the Flame of Remembrance using the Eternal Flame at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Best time to visit
- Open 24 hours every day.
Sources: State War Memorial | Kings Park · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
68 Fraser Ave Kings Park, Perth
- Phone
- +61894803600
Questions and answers
What do the Flame of Remembrance’s four torches represent?
The Navy, Army, Air Force and Women’s Services.
Why is the area below the Cenotaph called ANZAC Bluff?
It resembles the Gallipoli landing site.
Where is the State War Memorial in Perth?
68 Fraser Ave, Kings Park, Perth.
What does the State War Memorial precinct comprise?
The precinct comprises the Cenotaph, Court of Contemplation, Flame of Remembrance, Pool of Reflection and ANZAC Bluff Commemorative Plaque.
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