State War Memorial — Attraction in Kings Park

The War Memorial, located on Mount Eliza in Kings Park overlooking the Swan River, is one of Kings Park's most iconic features which was completed in 1929. Usually attracting over 40,000 visitors for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service annually, although covid has changed this over the last few years.

The Flame of Remembrance is located within the Pool of Reflection and is surrounded by orange marigold flowers. The orange blooms express passion, deep feelings, optimism, good luck and also symbolizes grief, despair and mourning.

Have you experienced the Whispering Wall?  The parting of the curved walls create the entrance to the War Memorial's Court of Contemplation. Sit at one end of the walled seat and person sitting at the other end of the wall can clearly hear your conversation when made close to the wall. This wall was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II in 1954.

The Honour Avenues are lined with approximately 1800 magnificent trees. At the base of each tree, lies a plaque in dedication to an individual service personnel who gave their lives while serving in time of war.

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them." - Laurence Binyon Ode from For the...

What a privilege to live in a nation such as ours, for which so many have laid down their lives, that we might live! I fundamentally don't and won't, ever agree with war, as it's never the better outcome. However, that it existed, and when duty called, these young Australians responded to the call of duty and took up arms on our behalf, I feel so deeply indebted to them for it. May we never forget how blessed we are to live where we do, even when our circumstances may at times be the most severe! I say this at a time when I've been stripped of access to my children, as my wife has found herself in an psychiatric institution, and our son is continuing to be held against his will, psychologically and emotionally abused and manipulated!! So life is quite literally in "the pressing"!! And yet, it's beautiful, we have such an abundance and fullness around us. From amazing institutions such as KEMH's MBU, through to the Peel Health Campus, the police, the judicial system, King's Park and beyond! What a blessed nation, for all it's faults and flaws, that we are able to call home. Let's not forget those who laid it's very foundations with the ideals they...

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The State War Memorial in Perth, located in Kings Park, is a significant landmark honoring Western Australia's service members who lost their lives in various conflicts. The memorial features the Cenotaph, the Court of Contemplation, and the Flame of Remembrance, set against the backdrop of the Perth city skyline and the Swan River.

Key Features:

Cenotaph: This prominent granite obelisk is the central element of the memorial, inscribed with the names of battles and the fallen. Court of Contemplation: A reflective space dedicated to peace and remembrance, with plaques commemorating various wars. Flame of Remembrance: An eternal flame symbolizing everlasting remembrance.

Experience:

The memorial is a place of quiet reflection and is especially poignant during ceremonies like ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, which attract large crowds paying their respects. The surrounding parkland offers beautiful gardens and stunning views, making it a serene and...