The Big Cactus, Perth, Visitor Guide & Things to Do Nearby

The Big Cactus is a recognisable stop on Forrest Place in central Perth, Western Australia, set among the shops and streets of the city centre. It is an easy place to include on a walk through Perth, and a good reason to slow down and look around this part of town.

Tips for your visit

• Allow about 10 to 15 minutes for the stop itself, longer if you want to browse the shops and cafes nearby.
• Daylight is best for photos and for wandering the surrounding streets, and mornings are usually calmer than lunchtime.
• The city centre is compact and easy on foot, with shopping streets and public transport close by, so you can combine this stop with other sights.
• Perth can be hot and sunny, so bring water and sun protection if you are walking in the middle of the day.

See it on a quest

Walking the area with Perth Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society. is a good way to see this part of the city. You reach the place on foot as one stop of a longer route, the app tells you about each place as you arrive, and you solve a puzzle on the spot. It is a paid quest, and one ticket covers the whole group.

Visiting in the festive season? Christmas Operation: Sleigh Down in Perth gives the same self-guided format with a Christmas theme: you walk between places, hear about each one as you get there and solve a puzzle in front of you. One ticket covers the whole group.