Perth Shopping

Perth Shopping Overview

The two main shopping malls in Perth are the Murray and Hay street malls. Both of the malls are closed to traffic and offer a wide range of specialty stores. There are several arcades that run off either Murray street mall or the Hay street, mall and link the city from St George's Terrace to Wellington street.

The two main department stores in Perth are Myer and Aherns. Both these stores can also be found in the larger shopping centres in the suburbs. Myer is the largest department store in the city and is in Forrest Chase. Aherns runs between Murray street mall and Hay street mall.

The majority of the stores will accept travelers cheques and credit cards, ask when you enter the store if you are not sure. Beware when trying to buy clothes or shoes, the sizing used in Australia may be different from what you are used to. Check the conversion chart for Australian sizes. 

The city centre can easily be accessed by public transport, either the trains or buses. The train and northern bus stations are very close to Forrest Chase (off the Murray street mall), and can be accessed via pedestrian walkways. For more information about public transport around Perth click here, or go to the Transperth web site. For information about the free bus service (CATS ) within the city click here.

Perth Shopping Hours:

Times may differ over Christmas and other special periods

If you want to escape the city shopping for the day then Subiaco, Claremont and Fremantle all offer a wide variety of shops. Subiaco and Claremont are more popular for their clothing fashions, and Fremantle is known for its arts & crafts and souvenirs. All of these areas are on the Fremantle train route or public bus routes. If you would prefer to go to a shopping centre then click here.

Shopping Arcades in the city:

Forrest Place
Forrest Place is a large square that has Myer, the General Post Office, Murray street mall, and the railway station, looking onto it. The square has a large stage that sometimes hosts live performances, and it is a good spot to eat your lunch in the warm summer weather. The Tourist Bureau is located next to the GPO and provides information and booking services for major events, accommodation, and activities in Western Australia. Have a look at the West Australian Tourist commission web site. 

Carillon Arcade
Carillon (pronounced Kah-rill-yon) Arcade is situated between the Murray and Hay street malls. The arcade has a large range of shops over four levels, including fashion, gifts and a large food hall that caters for all tastes and is open till late. The Perth Tourist Lounge is located on the second floor of the Arcade and is a great spot to find information about attractions and events in Perth.

London Court Arcade
London court arcade, with its replica of Westminster Abbey's Big Ben face, is one of Perth's better known attractions. Tourists can be found standing in the Hay street mall admiring the beautiful craftsmanship and watching the four knights in the clock fight on the quarter hour. The arcade has fashion, souvenirs, and food, and is a must see for any visitors to Perth. The London Court arcade is open seven days a week and runs from the Hay street mall to St George's Terrace. Click here to go to the London Court Arcade web page.

City Arcade
City Arcade is one of Perth's more popular arcades. It can be accessed from either the Hay or Murray street malls, and it has a footbridge that links it to Myer and Forrest Chase. The arcade has four levels of shops and includes a food hall and access to the Carillon arcade that runs parallel to it.

Plaza Arcade
Plaza Arcade is opposite Myers in the Murray street mall, or London Court in the Hay street mall. The arcade has a large number of stores that specialize in souvenirs and Australian merchandise.

Trinity Arcade
Trinity Arcade is split over two levels and links Hay street mall with St George's Terrace. It is well worth the walk through to look at the old architecture, and it has a Dome Cafe that over looks the Terrace.