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Kings Park War Memorial

Southern end of Fraser Avenue | Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia 6005, Australia
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Ranked #2 of 75 attractions in Perth
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Youghal, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful memorial and tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in wartime. It overlooks the Swan River, the city and it's panoramic views.

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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This is one of the best memorials I have ever seen because of the modestly and the views. The monument itself is on top of Kings Park hill almost so that the people down in the city can look up and see/remember what our ancestors did to save our lives. The never ending flame is also a great way to... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

When entering the park you see an impressive memorial with soldier and field gun an numerous freezes which is for the boer war. Read the main plaques and see the small addendum plaque for the first world war. Then see the main first world war memorial at the end of the road. This is one of the largest memorials I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

This is a great tribute to Australian soldiers and a beautiful part of this country. I'd suggest no visitor to Perth should miss a trip up to the Kings Park War Memorial. The views by day are fantastic and the lights by night are divine.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

just stolling around here is so nice . The summer months are just perfect for Kings park ....take a picnic ...there are heaps of places to relax and just chill

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Piotella, italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The memorial is situated overlooking the swan river and accross perth , didnt realize the suffering of aussie soldiers was so great , a sad reminder

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See 5 more reviews by Alessio D for Perth
Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Very moving and something i will not forget and together with the brilliant views of the swan river and the beautiful city .The gardens highly impressed my wife with extensive verities of wild flowers even though not many where out but a must to see

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Kuala Lumpur
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

we went there first with the tour bus and dont have enough time to enjoy it, but when we rented a car for the day, we spent quite a long time enjoying the view from evening to night... it was a beautiful sight....

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Magnificent views over city & river! Fantastic photo opportunities, great cafe & restaurant, many different spots to visit. The park is larger than Central Park in NY!

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Sydney, Australia
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

The war Memorial is truly amazing. You then have breathe taking views of the Swan River, the City and as far as Fremantle. Beautiful manicured gardens. Lovely place for a picnic.

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