Elizabeth Quay is a place for everyone – whether you’re finding a quiet moment by the water or spotting playful dolphins in the river.
To celebrate its first decade, we’re sharing the Stories of Elizabeth Quay – moments from the people who shaped this precinct and those who’ve fallen in love with it.
From big show‑stopping events to relaxed dining by the water, Elizabeth Quay has grown into a vibrant, world‑class destination and an iconic part of our skyline.
From bold visionaries to everyday experiences, these are the Stories of Elizabeth Quay.
DARIO ORSINI
General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
For Dario Orsini, the beauty and convenience of Elizabeth Quay made it the perfect place for The Ritz‑Carlton, Perth from day one.
He reflects on why the precinct has so much to offer visitors and why the hotel wanted to be part of it from the beginning.
NICK OZICH
Executive Vice President, Development & Property, Australia, Brookfield Properties
Nick Ozich of Brookfield Properties reflects on the bold vision to be part of a precinct that would fundamentally transform Perth.
CAROLINE JAMES
Director, Atelier House of Events
Bringing thousands of people together in a public space like Elizabeth Quay is no small task, but Caroline James makes it feel effortless.
She shares what it takes to create events that feel elegant, seamless and memorable.
CHRISTIAN DE VIETRI
Artist
Christian de Vietri reflects on creating Spanda and the role public art plays in shaping cities and giving people something both meaningful and personal to experience.
PAULA ROGERS
Former CEO, Committee for Perth
Paula Rogers looks at how Elizabeth Quay has changed Perth over the past decade - and why it’s become a place locals and visitors keep coming back to.
PHIL WALLEYSTACK
Artist
Phil Walleystack reflects on why learning the stories and names of this place matters - because it’s not just Noongar history, it’s all of ours.
He discusses how celebrating culture through public spaces and events helps bring people together at Elizabeth Quay.
ROHAN MILNE
Owner, Elizabeth Quay Carousel
A family trip to San Sebastián sparked an idea for Rohan Milne: bringing a hand painted Venetian carousel to Perth’s new waterfront precinct. He shares the story behind how it all came together and how it has become a Perth icon.
SEAN LEE
Owner, Gusto Gelato
Sean Lee knew he wanted to open a gelato shop — he just didn’t know how to make gelato. So, he headed to Italy, enrolled in gelato university and brought that dream home to Elizabeth Quay.
