Melville Water is a significant section of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. It is located west and downstream of Perth Water, from which it is separated by the Narrows Bridge.
Melville Water, picture taken from Point Heathcote, looking west
Panorama of Melville water looking east from Mosman Park.
Swan Estuary Marine Park sign
Perth Water is a section of the Swan River on the southern edge of the central business district of Perth, Western Australia. It is between the Causeway to the east, and Narrows Bridge to the west – a
Melville Water
…Melville Water is a significant section of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. It is located west and downstream of Perth Water, from which it is separated by the Narrows Bridge. Melville Water was named in 1827 by Captain James Stirling, after 2nd Viscount Melville. The land…
Perth Water, viewed from Heirisson Island in 2005
Aerial view looking west across Perth c. 1930
The Perth leg of the Red Bull Air Race World Series 2006
Barrack Square moorings, Perth Water