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Perth - Enterprising Women shares seven stories of inspiring and notorious women from Western Australiaâs past.
Dark Stryâs self-guided walking tour around Perthâs CBD is a local love letter to these trailblazing women while shining a light on some of the worldâs oldest â and newest professions.
At each tour stop, the Dark Stry app weaves together the stories of enterprising women and Perthâs built environment with an immersive mix of audio, transcript, photos and interactive content.
As a self-guided tour, weâve showcased some of Perthâs best hospitality venues along the route so that you can linger longer. -
Elizabeth Quay - This is the starting point of the tour. Your self-guided walk will commence on arrival, including historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
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Raine Square - Your self-guided tour continues to Raine Square where we feature two women connected to the Queens Building and The Wentworth Building. This stop features a special augmented reality experience as well as historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
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Yagan Square - We use Yagan Square as a background to tell the story of one of Australia’s most featured historical women
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Northbridge - The route continues through Northbridge, showcasing two women connected to the area’s prostitution and sly grog trades.
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Art Gallery of Western Australia - The tour concludes at AGWA featuring an inspiring indigenous artist whose work is on display in the Gallery. Each stop includes historical footage, audio commentary, venue recommendations and further historical references.
- Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet
- Audio commentary - your tour guide is ‘on demand’ at each point of interest
- Immersive experiences - make your own digital postcards
- Wayfinding information - maps, directions & present day photos
- Then/Now - go back in time with our archival research
- ‘In Person’ Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Self-Guided Tour - uses your phone or tablet
Good girls rarely leave a mark in history! This tour through Perth’s city centre pays heartfelt tribute to pioneering women. Their commemorations may be scarce in historical monuments, but their stories will forever be remembered through this tour.
Upon reaching each location, the Dark Stry app narrates the tales of influential Australian women, complimented by photos and engaging content. The tour embraces a diverse array of women from various sectors like education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, politics, and the arts, spanning from the establishment of the Swan River colony to the present.
Interested in an in-depth historical journey? We’ve intricately surfaced every corner of each location to reveal the interesting particulars, highlighting the unheard and the unexpected.
In search of undiscovered treasures? Each tour location comes with a selection of hospitality recommendations personally chosen by our team, showcasing the favoured spots of the locals.
A vast universe filled with covert stories is ready for exploration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
