Western Australia Garden of Remembrance
Commemorations in OAWG Gardens of Remembrance
Western Australia
The Western Australian Garden of Remembrance is situated adjacent to the Perth War Cemetery at Smyth Road, Nedlands. The Garden was officially opened on 23 October 1966 in the presence of His Excellency the Governor of West Australia, Major General Sir Douglas Kendrew KCMG, CB, DSO and Minister of the Interior, the Hon JD Anthony MP.
In 1997 the Garden was extended and extensively renovated. It was reopened by the Attorney-General, the Hon Daryl Williams, AM QC MP on 14 November 1997.
The Western Australian Garden of Remembrance has a plaque capacity of 33,000.
From the main entrance, a central pathway leads to a gazebo where seats have been placed for visitors' comfort. A dedication plaque is located within the gazebo. Mounted below that plaque is a reopening plaque placed in 1997. From the gazebo a feature wall may be seen upon which a plaque has been placed with the inscription 'Their Name Liveth For Evermore'. Internal paths lead to all sections of the garden, including another feature wall displaying the three service embleMs A path also continues around the perimeter of the garden where commemorative plaques have been placed.
Throughout spring, summer and autumn the gardens bloom with lavender and rosemary - flowers that symbolise remembrance.
Visitor information
Adjacent to Perth War Cemetery, Smyth Rd, Nedlands
Open to pedestrians 24/7
Office open normally 7 am - 2 pm M-F + Anzac Day & Remembrance Day
Assistance available
Shelter & seating
Wheelchair access
Toilets at office
Water
Plaque location register at office
