Guidebook for Osborne Park
Parks & Nature
Lake Monger Reserve is a major Perth tourist and local community destination offering a mix of passive recreation areas, shared use paths, nature trails, shaded playgrounds, picnic and barbecue facilities and some sporting facilities for recreation use.
The middle of the park is taken up with Lake Monger, a habitat for an abundance of local flora and fauna making it a popular location to observe a wide selection of WA's beautiful birdlife.
Boardwalks and lookouts are provided around the lake from where you can take in the lake's natural beauty, with a lookout on the north side of the lake enjoying views to the Perth city skyline.
Only 2km away
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Lake Monger Reserve
Lake Monger DriveLake Monger Reserve is a major Perth tourist and local community destination offering a mix of passive recreation areas, shared use paths, nature trails, shaded playgrounds, picnic and barbecue facilities and some sporting facilities for recreation use.
The middle of the park is taken up with Lake Monger, a habitat for an abundance of local flora and fauna making it a popular location to observe a wide selection of WA's beautiful birdlife.
Boardwalks and lookouts are provided around the lake from where you can take in the lake's natural beauty, with a lookout on the north side of the lake enjoying views to the Perth city skyline.
Only 2km away
The Park contains a diversity of landscapes ranging from expansive views over open waters, to dense wetland rushes, fragments of remnant of paperbark and Flooded Gum woodlands and well maintained open grass parklands. Herdsman Lake contains an inner seasonally dry wetland dominated by Bulrush (Typha orientalis) and a moat consisting of four deep permanent water bodies that have been formed by dredging operations; Industrial Lake, Floreat Lakes, Floreat Waters and Powis Lake. Glendalough Open Space contains several smaller artificially created water bodies. Scenic views over the central water body and out towards the city can be enjoyed from most sections of the Lake’s edge. Only 3km away.
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Herdsman Lake
The Park contains a diversity of landscapes ranging from expansive views over open waters, to dense wetland rushes, fragments of remnant of paperbark and Flooded Gum woodlands and well maintained open grass parklands. Herdsman Lake contains an inner seasonally dry wetland dominated by Bulrush (Typha orientalis) and a moat consisting of four deep permanent water bodies that have been formed by dredging operations; Industrial Lake, Floreat Lakes, Floreat Waters and Powis Lake. Glendalough Open Space contains several smaller artificially created water bodies. Scenic views over the central water body and out towards the city can be enjoyed from most sections of the Lake’s edge. Only 3km away.
Kings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal and European history, contemporary culture and offers innovative design, displays and services. Kings Park has an international reputation for scientific research, leading horticulture, conservation and public education.
Kings Park is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. Two thirds of the 400 hectare park is protected as bushland and provides a haven for native biological diversity.
Visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east.
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Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueKings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal and European history, contemporary culture and offers innovative design, displays and services. Kings Park has an international reputation for scientific research, leading horticulture, conservation and public education.
Kings Park is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. Two thirds of the 400 hectare park is protected as bushland and provides a haven for native biological diversity.
Visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east.
The iconic Scarborough Beach is only 7km away with regular buses (990) leaving from Glenderlough Station every 15 minutes to get you there. Once you are there enjoy the amazing beach views, bars, resturants and cafes.
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Scarborough Beach
The iconic Scarborough Beach is only 7km away with regular buses (990) leaving from Glenderlough Station every 15 minutes to get you there. Once you are there enjoy the amazing beach views, bars, resturants and cafes.
Essentials
Local grocery store for all your food items and other essentials. Only 1km away or a very short bus ride
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IGA
158 Wellington RdLocal grocery store for all your food items and other essentials. Only 1km away or a very short bus ride
Our closest 24 hours grocery store with amazing fresh produce and deli items
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The Good Grocer Leederville IGA
313 Vincent StOur closest 24 hours grocery store with amazing fresh produce and deli items
Drinks & Nightlife
your Friday night escape
Come and relive the spirit of the 1920s & 1930s when Jazz, Swing and Charleston brought new life to many small stages and made for an engaging, exciting and captivating pastime. Be transported back to a time when people needed joy and entertainment to escape the change and upheaval of their life. Featuring the cheeky antics and brassy rambunctiousness of the Corner House Jazz Band (Perth Icons themselves). They will get your toes tapping, your fingers snapping & your smile cracking.
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Jazz Cellar
139 Buxton Styour Friday night escape
Come and relive the spirit of the 1920s & 1930s when Jazz, Swing and Charleston brought new life to many small stages and made for an engaging, exciting and captivating pastime. Be transported back to a time when people needed joy and entertainment to escape the change and upheaval of their life. Featuring the cheeky antics and brassy rambunctiousness of the Corner House Jazz Band (Perth Icons themselves). They will get your toes tapping, your fingers snapping & your smile cracking.
A Pirate Bar with 40 different types of boutique beers, fabulous food, funky music and great service.
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Pirate Bar
25 Green StA Pirate Bar with 40 different types of boutique beers, fabulous food, funky music and great service.
Quirky bar with a hunting-lodge vibe and a balcony, serving global share plates and diverse wines.
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The Cabin Small Bar
174 Scarborough Beach RdQuirky bar with a hunting-lodge vibe and a balcony, serving global share plates and diverse wines.
Long-running live music establishment with a sports bar, bistro bites and over 150 types of beer.
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Paddington Ale House
141 Scarborough Beach RdLong-running live music establishment with a sports bar, bistro bites and over 150 types of beer.
Budburst Small Bar is a friendly neighbourhood bar offering wine, craft beer and small plates.
Housed in a 100 year old cottage, the venue comprises a front bar, two alfresco areas, plus a dining room and open kitchen. The dining room is ideal for private functions. With high ceilings, wooden floorboards, exposed brick, and solid rustic furniture, Budburst Small Bar is a new venue with old world charm
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Budburst
406 Oxford StBudburst Small Bar is a friendly neighbourhood bar offering wine, craft beer and small plates.
Housed in a 100 year old cottage, the venue comprises a front bar, two alfresco areas, plus a dining room and open kitchen. The dining room is ideal for private functions. With high ceilings, wooden floorboards, exposed brick, and solid rustic furniture, Budburst Small Bar is a new venue with old world charm
Food Scene
Amazing little Italian restaurant just down the road and well within walking distance at only 1km away.
Posto Matto
211 Main StAmazing little Italian restaurant just down the road and well within walking distance at only 1km away.
Quiet little family run Italian restaurant that is only 250m away and it's BYO wine and beer
Fiorucci & Co
91 Main StQuiet little family run Italian restaurant that is only 250m away and it's BYO wine and beer
Local little cafe and bakery that is only 250m down the road
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Lawley's Bakery Cafe
2 Powell StLocal little cafe and bakery that is only 250m down the road
Amazing little vegan and vegetarian café. The Pantry is passionate about food and coffee, and everything is made on the premises.
Nestled in the Moondine Gardens, it is walking distance to the picturesque Herdsman Lake. So you can either enjoy your food in our little garden, or take away a picnic for the lake. The choice is yours!
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The 'Pear'fect Pantry
396 Scarborough Beach RoadAmazing little vegan and vegetarian café. The Pantry is passionate about food and coffee, and everything is made on the premises.
Nestled in the Moondine Gardens, it is walking distance to the picturesque Herdsman Lake. So you can either enjoy your food in our little garden, or take away a picnic for the lake. The choice is yours!
Lebanese dishes, charcoal grills and shisha in a relaxed, open-plan space with a lounge area.
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Little Lebanon Restaurant
200 Main StLebanese dishes, charcoal grills and shisha in a relaxed, open-plan space with a lounge area.
Getting Around
Closest train station to get you into the city at only a 10 minute walk away and then a 6 minute journey into the city.
Also where you can catch a bus from which will get you straight to Scarborough Beach (990 bus runs every 15 minutes).
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Glendalough Station
Closest train station to get you into the city at only a 10 minute walk away and then a 6 minute journey into the city.
Also where you can catch a bus from which will get you straight to Scarborough Beach (990 bus runs every 15 minutes).
Shopping
Nearby major shopping mall for everything you may need
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Karrinyup Shopping Centre
200 Karrinyup RdNearby major shopping mall for everything you may need
A smaller shopping mall with all the things you might need. Some great cafes and restaurants nearby too.
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The Mezz Shopping Centre
148 Scarborough Beach RdA smaller shopping mall with all the things you might need. Some great cafes and restaurants nearby too.
Forrest Place is one of the largest individual land holdings and most significant public squares in the Perth CBD. It has been the location for many key events throughout Western Australia’s history.
Forrest Place was redeveloped in 2014, cementing its position as Perth’s primary civic square. Forrest Place is fronted on the west side by magnificent heritage buildings of significant scale and to the north, Perth Train Station, which is also a heritage frontage. These buildings provide a window into Perth’s history and a wonderful backdrop for the public space between.
Forrest Place
Forrest PlaceForrest Place is one of the largest individual land holdings and most significant public squares in the Perth CBD. It has been the location for many key events throughout Western Australia’s history.
Forrest Place was redeveloped in 2014, cementing its position as Perth’s primary civic square. Forrest Place is fronted on the west side by magnificent heritage buildings of significant scale and to the north, Perth Train Station, which is also a heritage frontage. These buildings provide a window into Perth’s history and a wonderful backdrop for the public space between.
Take a walk down Hay Street and experience the main shopping street in Perth. Pick up a bargain, or spend a little more in one of the numerous shopping stores that can be found here
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Hay Street Mall
Hay Street MallTake a walk down Hay Street and experience the main shopping street in Perth. Pick up a bargain, or spend a little more in one of the numerous shopping stores that can be found here
The King Street Precinct is the jewel in the crown of Perth’s West End. Nestled between Murray and Hay streets, the precinct marries the sophistication of Europe with cosmopolitan Western Australia. Born of the natural beauty and evocative history of Western Australia, Perth’s pre-eminent heritage precinct and its surrounding area have evolved into one of Australia’s most unique and desirable shopping experiences.
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King Street
King StreetThe King Street Precinct is the jewel in the crown of Perth’s West End. Nestled between Murray and Hay streets, the precinct marries the sophistication of Europe with cosmopolitan Western Australia. Born of the natural beauty and evocative history of Western Australia, Perth’s pre-eminent heritage precinct and its surrounding area have evolved into one of Australia’s most unique and desirable shopping experiences.
Entertainment & Activities
Local little movie theatre that plays blockbuster movies as well as some more obscure local or artsy productions
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Luna Cinemas
163 Oxford StLocal little movie theatre that plays blockbuster movies as well as some more obscure local or artsy productions
Nearest major movie theatre that is just down the road. Splurge for gold class and do it in style....
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Event Cinemas Innaloo
57 Liege StNearest major movie theatre that is just down the road. Splurge for gold class and do it in style....
Scarborough Beach Pool is much more than just a swimming pool. As an iconic new landmark situated in the heart of Scarborough, this facility is the perfect destination for visitors and locals alike.
If you’re a water baby, a beach lover, a swimmer, a fitness fanatic, a foodie or even a traveller looking to experience the best that Perth has to offer, Scarborough Beach Pool really is the place for you.
Located on the promenade at Scarborough Beach the facility overlooks the beautiful West Australian coast. A totally unique facility that’s fully functional all year round, it has a range of activities and experiences to be had through both the summer and winter seasons.
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Scarborough Beach Pool
171 The EsplanadeScarborough Beach Pool is much more than just a swimming pool. As an iconic new landmark situated in the heart of Scarborough, this facility is the perfect destination for visitors and locals alike.
If you’re a water baby, a beach lover, a swimmer, a fitness fanatic, a foodie or even a traveller looking to experience the best that Perth has to offer, Scarborough Beach Pool really is the place for you.
Located on the promenade at Scarborough Beach the facility overlooks the beautiful West Australian coast. A totally unique facility that’s fully functional all year round, it has a range of activities and experiences to be had through both the summer and winter seasons.