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Aesthetic Adventures: The Most Epic Outdoor Art Trails Across Perth & Beyond
Colourful adventures await on WA’s whimsical outdoor art trails.
There’s something about open-air art that changes the way you experience a place. From towering murals in the city to painted silos dotted along the Wheatbelt, Perth’s creative spirit spills well beyond gallery walls, and the growing number of outdoor art trails means you don’t have to look far to find it.
These curated trails invite you to slow down and take in your surroundings, whether you’re weaving through colourful laneways, coastal boardwalks, or regional towns reimagined as canvas. Best paired with comfy shoes and your camera, these are the outdoor art trails worth seeking out across Perth and beyond.
Elizabeth Quay Public Art Walk
Framing the Swan River with style, Elizabeth Quay is home to a curated collection of public art that adds meaning, movement and storytelling to the precinct. The Elizabeth Quay Public Art Walk brings together contemporary sculptures, interactive installations and works that honour Noongar culture and Country.
The trail is easily walkable and ideal for a riverside stroll at golden hour. Highlights include First Contact by Laurel Nannup – a gleaming silver bird-like figure floating just off the promenade, symbolising the arrival of European settlers and the sense of the unknown that came with it. Nearby, Spanda by Christian de Vietri rises 29 metres into the sky, a striking white loop that frames the river and city skyline.
Elizabeth Quay, Perth
Giants of Mandurah
Larger than life and rich in storytelling, the Giants of Mandurah trail features six enormous wooden sculptures by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Nestled across Mandurah and the Peel region, from estuaries to bushland, each giant tells a tale inspired by nature, Noongar culture and environmental connection.
What makes the trail so compelling is its sense of adventure. Each sculpture is hidden in plain sight, so you’ll need to walk, explore and follow clues to uncover them all. It’s a magical day out for families, road trippers and anyone who enjoys a trail with a twist.
Mandurah, WA
Subi Art Discovery Trail
Subiaco’s creative revival has come with a fresh wave of public art, thanks to the Subi Art Discovery trail. This ever-growing collection features bold murals, interactive installations and subtle interventions in shopfronts and laneways, all designed to reflect the suburb’s past and present.
It’s a trail made for wandering. Grab a coffee, explore the artworks on foot, and round things out with lunch at one of Subi’s stylish new restaurants. It’s art, it’s elevated, and very on-brand for this chic little pocket of Perth.
Subiaco, Perth
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Public Silo Trail (Various Regional WA)
Spanning over 1,000km across the Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions, the Public Silo Trail is one of WA’s most ambitious art projects, and a breathtaking excuse for a road trip. Towering grain silos in towns like Ravensthorpe, Newdegate, Merredin and Wongan Hills have been transformed into enormous works of art, celebrating local flora, fauna and community stories.
The road-trip-ready nature of this trail makes it ideal for long weekends and wildflower season. Each stop offers something unexpected, turning quiet regional towns into vibrant cultural landmarks.
Wheatbelt and Great Southern Regions, WA
Kings Park’s Outdoor Art and Sculpture Walk
Perth’s enormous inner-city oasis, Kings Park, is a canvas for a diverse collection of public art and sculptures that celebrate Western Australia’s rich history, culture and natural beauty. The park’s winding trails feature a blend of sculptures, murals, and interactive installations.
Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, a 620-meter-long treetop bridge adorned with Indigenous artwork, providing a unique perspective of the park’s flora and the city skyline.
Whether you’re road-tripping through the outback or exploring coastal towns, Western Australia’s outdoor art trails offer a colourful blend of creativity and landscape. So lace up your shoes, charge your camera, and discover the open-air canvases hiding in plain sight. Keen to explore more? Check out these charming day trips or peruse our top picks for wineries in the Margaret River Region for more fun adventures near Perth.
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