• Perth - The Boom-and-Bust tour narrates Perth’s journey from the struggling Swan River Colony to its evolution as the City of Light. From First Contact to the present, each stop on the tour unfolds Perth’s story decade by decade. The tour features both contemporary and historical footage to illustrate how shifts in the State’s economic fortunes have led to waves of demolition, development, and social transformation. Each stop is complemented by various hospitality venues across the CBD, highlighting the best of the West.

The Boom-and-Bust tour highlights quintessential Western Australian stories such as:

The City’s unique fascination 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 resurgence of Alan Bond
Demolished buildings of Perth

• First Contact - This marks the beginning of the tour. The self-guided walk starts upon arrival, featuring historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations, and additional historical references.
• His Majesty’s Theatre - The self-guided tour proceeds to His Majesty’s Theatre, where the story of WA’s first gold boom is highlighted.
• Raine Square - Heritage King St serves as the backdrop for the tale of farming in Western Australia.
• Hay Street Mall - The route continues through two stops in Hay Street Mall, exploring Perth’s Gilded Era and its recovery from the Great Depression.
• Council House - The tour moves to the Council House, where the story of minerals and modernism is told.
• Quay Perth - There is no better way to witness the impact of Perth’s 1980s boom than the buildings along The Esplanade. Explore the past and present for sites including the Former Esplanade Hotel.
• The Bell Tower - The tour concludes at The Bell Tower, a short walk from Elizabeth Quay. The final stop narrates how Western Australia’s boom-and-bust cycle continues today.

• 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

Discover 200 years in just one afternoon! This tour narrates Perth’s journey from the struggling Swan River Colony to its evolution as the City of Light.
Each stop on the tour unfolds Perth’s history decade by decade. The tour features both contemporary and historical footage, illustrating how each change in the State’s fortunes has led to waves of demolition, development, and social transformation.

Boom-and-bust highlights quintessential Western Australian tales such as:

The city’s peculiar fascination with heritage balconies
The ancient science behind indigenous farming techniques
Perth’s ‘scandalous’ modernist art movement
London Court: the first location in Perth to feature air-conditioning
The rise, fall, and resurgence of Alan Bond

Rushed itineraries miss the magic. Stories Unseen offers a smart way to experience places differently. Our curated, self-guided tours vividly bring locations to life with audio and immersive narration from our engaging companions.

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