[2025 Perth Attraction] Travel Guide for St George's Cathedral (Updated Apr)

Getting There - A few minutes walk from wellington st and elizabeth quay Attractions - The Cathedral is built in English Victorian Gothic Revival style. It is built of bricks made from clay from what is now called Queen’s Gardens and stone trimmings (quarried at Rottnest Island). The Architect had planned New Zealand Kauri (Huon Pine) for the hammer beam ceiling, but he was persuaded to use local Jarrah instead. Before the timber could be used it lay in the Swan River for two years to soften enough to be bent and carved into the required shapes. The inserts in the ceiling are of Oregon pine, and the ornamental inserts in the beams are of red deal. The “Blue Stone” columns supporting the Clerestory were worked and shipped from Victoria at the suggestion of the late Architect’s son. The Cathedral was opened and consecrated by Bishop Parry, the second Bishop of Perth, on 15 November 1888.-wikipedia history information Hotels, Food & Restaurants, Shopping surrounds this church. #handmadebricks #gothic #churchesofperth #perth #westernaustralia

As you stroll around the corner of William Street in Perth, the Gothic spire of St. George's Cathedral pierces the blue sky, its sandstone facade weathered to a warm, honey-gold hue. Completed in 1870, this cathedral is one of Western Australia's oldest colonial-era buildings, each brick and stone steeped in Victorian elegance. Run your fingers over the intricately carved arches and columns, and you can almost hear the rustle of Richard Jewell's design manuscripts in the wind. Step into the main hall, and the moment you look up, you'll be amazed! The 20-meter-high dome draws the soul skyward, as stained-glass windows transform sunlight into streams of amber that flow across the pews. Scenes of St. George's bravery in slaying the dragon, the medals of World War I veterans, and even silhouettes of Western Australian pioneers all shimmer in the light. In the choir stalls, added in 1880, the golden pipes of the organ still gleam, and the bell tower echoes with the deep tones of the old ship's bell. Here's a secret: the side chapel houses the Kitchener Chapel, built in 1916 in memory of Lord Kitchener, where the flames on the bronze candlesticks have never been extinguished. As light filters through the stained-glass windows of the saints, it casts moving, jewel-toned patterns on the floor. The interplay of shadows and light between the columns of the side aisles creates natural frames for photographs. Don't forget to look up at the rose window in the southeast tower. When the last rays of the setting sun gild the stone angels, you'll understand the meaning of "frozen hymns."

Completed in 1888, this was where many of Perth’s prominent people worshipped on Sundays. The current building is set in 3.2 hectares of beautiful gardens, lawns and trees. The Government House site has been in continuous occupation as the principal vice-regal residence in WA since the city was founded in 1829. The current building is a big improvement on the canvas tents occupied by Governor Stirling and his family for the first four years of settlement, from 1829 until 1832.

#australiatrip St. George's Anglican Cathedral in Perth is a city landmark for its Gothic architecture that consists of soaring spires and elaborate stonework. It's home to the Anglican Archbishop of Perth which holds significant religious and cultural importance. The cathedral has a serene interior, adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and intricate woodwork. There are regular mass services and events whereby visitors can participate in and admire the cathedral's timeless beauty.