Local Attractions
Spending a few days in Fremantle is an absolute must.
Just a 20-minute drive from Perth’s city centre, Freo, as it’s known by locals, is a vibrant port city you can’t miss.
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Attractions
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Dining and Eating Out (7)
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Benny's Bar and Cafe Benny's Bar and Café is a new, fresh and sleekly designed venue like no other in Perth. It is a great place to meet friends for a drink or a coffee with a variety of entertainment throughout the weekend.
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Char Char Bull Char Char Bull in Fremantle's Fishing Boat Harbour, offers diners fabulous water views, indoor and outdoor seating, great local wine and some of the best food to be found in Fremantle.
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Cicerello's Seafood Restaurant Fremantle Cicerello's Seafood Restaurant on the water at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, is the best known and best loved fish and chip shop in Australia, some say the world.
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Kailis Fish Market Cafe Located right of the waterfront at Fremantle's famous fishing boat harbour, Kailis Fish Market Cafe provides the finest seafood available and excellent service in a working fishing port. The breathtaking location creates an ambience that makes Kailis unique, and one of the most memorable dining experiences in the world.
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Maya Indian Restaurant Maya is more than just a restaurant it’s a lifestyle – food fun fashion.
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The Fremantle Mussel Bar The Fremantle Mussel Bar Restaurant is situated right over the water in The Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and boasts unparallel views of this famous tourist destination. With the freshest seafood, quality local produce, fabulous wine list and friendly professional service the Mussel Bar is the perfect place to pass an afternoon on our deck, for a romantic dinner for two, private birthday or function, corporate event, weddings or just for a fun night out with family and friends.
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The View Fremantle Situated upstairs on the beach, The View Restaurant Fremantle has certainly made its mark on Fishing Boat Harbour. With unrivalled 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean, complemented by stylish décor, friendly staff, and mouth watering cuisine, you are in for much more than just your typical restaurant experience.
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Entertainment (1)
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Sail & Anchor Pub Brewery Situated in the heart of South Terrace the Sail and Anchor is a Fremantle landmark. A heritage listed building with a modern contemporary and stylish fitout the Sail and Anchor is the place to go when in Fremantle. The Sail and Anchor has it all.
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Galleries, Museums and Collections (6)
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Army Museum of Western Australia The Army Museum of Western Australia provides visitors with an opportunity to explore an extensive collection of army history. Housed in the impressive turn of the century Artillery Barracks in Fremantle, you should allow at least a couple of hours to see the museum.
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Boodja Art Aboriginal Art and Craft Boodja Art Aboriginal Art and Craft has been operating in Fremantle since 1996. Boodja carries a wide range of Australian Aboriginal art and craft and places a strong emphasis on quality and authenticity of product.
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True Blue Gallery True Blue Gallery features Australiana photographic products, Australian Indigenous products and art, didgeridoos, glass products, a large range of jewellery, books plus much more.
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Western Australian Museum - Fremantle History The Western Australian Museum – Fremantle History (also known as the Fremantle History Museum) is housed in one of the most magnificent buildings in Fremantle. It gives you a wonderful opportunity to discover the history of the coastal town of Fremantle.
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Western Australian Museum - Maritime Looking out over the majestic Indian Ocean, the Western Australian Museum - Maritime is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal town. The Museum houses six unique galleries, each focusing on a different aspect of Western Australia’s relationship with the sea.
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Western Australian Museum - Shipwreck Galleries The halls of the Western Australian Maritime Museum Shipwreck Galleries echo with voices from the past, telling stories of discovery, murder, rebellion and survival.
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (13)
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Corvettes Association Memorial This memorial was erected in 1984. It is situated on Monument Hill alongside the main Fremantle War Memorial. It offers superb views of the city, the harbour and Gage Roads in the distance.
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Fremantle Cemetery Take a stroll through the picturesque grounds of Fremantle Cemetery to explore the final resting place of many prominent Australians. Follow the heritage trail and discover much about Western Australia’s history. Look for the state’s earliest gravestones of the pioneers that first settled in the Swan River colony.
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Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour Bustling Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is just the place to sample a serve of famous local fish and chips.
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Fremantle Prison Step inside and do time at Fremantle Prison, a fascinating Western Australian attraction.
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Fremantle Railway Station The Fremantle Railway Station is a memorable historical landmark for visitors to the renowned port city of Fremantle. Catch the train from Perth, or just stop in on your walking tour of Fremantle. Wander through the early 20th century building, which closely resembles England’s Cambridge railway station.
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Fremantle Town Hall Lovers of old buildings will be inspired by the free style interpretation of classical architecture evident in the Fremantle Town Hall. Home to the tourist office on the ground floor, it is a great spot to start your walking tour of Fremantle.
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Fremantle Trails Fremantle Trails is a series of 11 trails and walks around Fremantle's central business district. The trails are designed to guide you on a personalised tour of our exciting city via a downloadable map, signs, street art and landscaping.
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Fremantle War Memorial The Fremantle War Memorial, located at Monument Hill in Fremantle, is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens and well maintained lawns. It offers almost 360-degree views of Fremantle, and is an ideal vantage point to look out over Fremantle Harbour and Garden Island.
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St Johns Church and Kings Square St Johns Anglican Church and neighbouring Kings Square are affectionately known by the locals as the true heart of Fremantle. The striking gothic architecture of the 1880s church entices bystanders in to take a closer look. Wander through the magnificent building and look at the stained glass windows that used to feature in the church that previously stood on the site.
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St Patricks Catholic Church St Patrick’s Catholic Church is a magnificent Gothic style church built at the turn of the century using local limestone. Towering over its neighbours in Fremantle, the place of worship is a significant landmark of this coastal town.
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The Round House Precinct The Round House is the oldest surviving public building in Western Australia. It was built as a gaol and was the first permanent building in the colony. It was designed by HW Reveley, the colony's first civil engineer, and built in 1830.
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Warders Quarters Built in 1851 for pensioner warders and their families arriving with the first shipload of convicts.
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World War I Memorial The World War I Memorial on Monument Hill in Fremantle, is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens and well maintained lawns. It offers almost 360-degree views of Fremantle, and is an ideal vantage point to look out over Fremantle Harbour and Garden Island.
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Landmarks and Buildings (2)
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Kulcha Multicultural Arts of Western Australia Kulcha Multicultural Arts of Western Australia provides an opportunity to enjoy the artistic talents of the state’s ethnic community in a purpose built theatre, conveniently located in Fremantle.
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Western Power World of Energy Visitors will enjoy the high-powered, interactive,hands-on activities and displays at Western Power's World of Energy. It is Western Australia's premier energy and environmental education centre.
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Markets (2)
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Fremantle Markets The Fremantle Markets is an authentic piece of Western Australian history. Originally built as a market hall in 1897, this grand old Victorian building was authentically restored on 3 October 1975, to become the Fremantle Markets.
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The E Shed Markets Come to the Fremantle harbour on the weekends and you'll find the E-Shed Markets.
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Natural Attractions (2)
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Carnac Island The fully protected nature reserve of Carnac Island is an important habitat for the rare Australian sea lion.
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Proclamation Tree Near the corner of Adelaide and Edward Streets grows a magnificent Moreton Bay Fig tree. It was planted by the colony's first govenor, Sir Willaim Robinson, on Proclamation Day (21 October 1890) and is a living memorial to the granting of responsible government to Western Australia.
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Scenic Drives and Walks (1)
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Hotel and Breweries Walk, Fremantle The Hotels and Breweries Walk will give you a perspective of life in Fremantle during the gold rush of the late 19th century. Many of these historic buildings have been faithfully restored and recycled to give them a new lease of life in a contemporary world.
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Shopping (8)
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Aussie Opals Direct Aussie Opals Direct is a family owned company based in the port of Fremantle Western Australia. Our retail shop is located in the historic Fremantle markets in Fremantle, Western Australia. Originally built as a market hall by settlers in 1897, this grand old Victorian building was restored and extended in 1975 and has since become a major tourist attraction.
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Didgeridoo Breath Australia's largest specialty didgeridoo store. Australia's largest Didgeridoo School offering lessons and workshops for beginners through to advanced players. Lessons available for individuals and groups from 15 minute sessions to 10 week programs.
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Fremantle Chocolate Factory The Fremantle Chocolate Factory is owned and run by the founders of the Margaret River Fudge Factory. They now invite you into the world of handcrafted chocolates.
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Jarrah Corp Staircase Gallery (established 1992), the original and longest established gallery in the Perth area focusing on Australian fine art, fine woodcraft and furniture, is set in the heart of the historic west end of Fremantle.
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Kailis Australian Pearls Situated in maritime Fremantle, Kailis Australian Pearls retails rare and exquisite Australian South Sea pearls from the Kailis family-owned farms in the waters off Western Australia’s northern Kimberley coast and the Northern Territory.
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Margaret River Hemp Company, The - Fremantle The Margaret River Hemp Company Fremantle stocks a large range of hemp clothing.
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Morrison International Pty Ltd Morrison International has a large range of gifts, homewares, clothes and designer ware to suit anyones tastes.
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Richard Smyth Wild Earth Images Go wild with Richard Smyth and his Wild Earth Images.
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Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries (1)
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Little Creatures Brewery & Restaurant Little Creatures Brewery is set inside a massive converted boat shed right on Fishing Boat Harbour in Fremantle. Within the brewery itself is our "cellar door" bar and restaurant, perfect for hopheads needing that super fresh pale ale hit!
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (2)
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FotoFreo 2010: The City of Fremantle Festival of Photography Foto Freo 2010: The City of Fremantle Festival of Photography is a biennial international festival of photography lasting a full month that showcase's the work of photographers, to generate an awareness and a discussion about their work, and to create a forum for the exploration of ideas and issues relating to the practice and art of photography.
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Fremantle Boat Show Can you imagine a more perfect place in the world for a boat show? A rich maritime history, a deep water harbour, boardwalks, seafood restaurants and the smell of the ocean in the air. Fremantle, it’s absolutely perfect.
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Festivals and Celebrations (2)
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Fremantle Street Arts Festival Experience the supreme skill and outrageous behaviour of the world’s best buskers as they hit the streets in celebration of Fremantle’s unique busking culture for the annual Fremantle Street Arts Festival.
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West Coast Blues and Roots Festival There is no event that better encapsulates the great West Australian lifestyle quite like the West Coast Blues n Roots Festival. Now the event returns in 2010 with a new home, increased comforts and none other than Crowded House headlining the amazing list of talent.
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Performances (1)
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Soft Soft Loud: Ensemble SECESSION Built around a progressive approach to chamber music, Soft Soft Loud is defined by its enthusiastic and unexpected collaborations. Musicians of the highest caliber create experiences that are genre-breaking, musically diverse and totally unprecedented.
Tours
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Full Day (10)
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Captain Cook Cruises Join Captain Cook Cruises on a scenic lunch or wine cruise between Perth and Fremantle on the magnificent waters of the Swan River.
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Chelmsford Chauffeur Drive Chelmsford Chauffeur Drive offers the utmost in exclusive touring through Perth, the Swan Valley and Margaret River.
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Dolphin Dive - Fremantle At Dolphin Dive - Fremantle, we just love scuba diving!
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Fremantle Tram Tours Since 1985 Fremantle Tram Tours has been providing sightseeing guided tours to thousands of the visitors to Fremantle aboard our replica trams. With the entertaining and educational commentary provided by our drivers you will quickly discover the authentic charm of Fremantle that makes it Western Australia’s most visited City.
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Great Western Coach Tours Experience Western Australia with Great Western Coach Tours. Perth's friendliest day tour company provides small coach touring with a special personal touch. Our unique range of half day, full day and evening tours give you time to enjoy the experience.
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Heli West Heli West combines the stunning vistas of Western Australia with experienced pilots and modern, comfortable helicopters to provide the highest standards of scenic helicopter flights and charter.
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Jetwave Boat Charters Pty Ltd Western Australia based Jetwave Boat Charters was established in 2005 and is a company built around and focused on utilising the amazing oceans and waterways that this State has to offer.
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Urban Indigenous Tours "(Urban Indigenous Tours) an ideal day out for overseas visitors and an urban education for us locals." Stephen Scourfield The West Australian.
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Westbound Australia Westbound Australia's personalised tours are our way of saying welcome to Western Australia and in particular Perth, Fremantle and the Swan Valley. Make our Perth and Fremantle Evening Tour your introduction to Western Australia when you first arrive in Perth.
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Westward Aviation Westward Aviation will provide you with the opportunity to experience the flight and scenic tour of a lifetime.
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Half Day (5)
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Clydesdale Dining Clydesdale Dining is a custom built dining carriage pulled by two mighty prize-winning Clydesdale horses. Operating from the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, you are offered a unique a la carte dining experience on a horse-drawn carriage whilst exploring the streets of Fremantle and its historical scenery.
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Indigenous Tours WA You are invited to take a journey with Indigenous Tours WA and experience some of Perth's most iconic locations as you have never experienced before through the ancient dreamtime stories of the regions earliest and oldest inhabitants, the Wadjuk people.
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Swan Jet Adventures Swan Jet Adventures! Perth’s ultimate must do adrenalin rush!
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Two Feet & a Heartbeat Two Feet & a Heartbeat provide a unique and insightful walking experience in Perth, Western Australia! The walk will be an entertaining and informative insight into this booming city, led by an outgoing guide who is passionate about Perth.
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Westcoast Jet Westcoast Jet offers a unique experience and is one of only a few operators worldwide which provide the thrill of jet boating in the open ocean.
Visitor Information
Our Local Highlights
- Cycling: Take a bicycle ride along the beachfront cycleway. Travel North to Fremantle or South to explore the sights of Woodman Point Regional Park.
- Historical Port of Fremantle: Visit the vibrant eclectic City of Fremantle with most beautiful heritage buildings, great beaches, delicious seafood, talented artists and designers. Fremantle has 7 day shopping and offers a fantastic array of food, fun and entertainment for all ages.
- Woodman Point Jetty: Woodman Point Jetty is an ideal location to try your hand at fishing.
- Fremantle Markets: Open Friday to Sunday. Over over 150 stalls offering everything from ocean fresh seafood, fruit and vegies, freshly baked bread, cheeses and gourmet foods, health foods, coffee, fabulous clothing, handcrafted jewellery and much, much more.
- Western Australian Maritime Museum: Victoria Quay, Fremantle. Opening Hours - Open 9.30am 5.00pm daily. 1.00pm 5.00pm Anzac Day and Boxing Day Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
- Fremantle Prison: The Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's premier heritage sites. The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was closed as a place of incarceration in 1991 after 136 years of continuous use.
Take a ghostly, torchlight night tour or Trek through sections of the labyrinth of tunnels by foot, then board the replica convict punts to explore the submerged passageways accessible only by boat on a Tunnel Tour.
Discover original blast holes, bores, oil lamp recesses and artefact's from the days when working in the tunnels was hard labour for prisoners.
- Perth Motorplex: Major events including Drag Racing and Speedway are conducted from October through to April each season with Street Drag Racing running each and every Wednesday night from September through to May.
- Adventure World - Theme Park: Come and experience the fun and excitement of Perth’s Premier Amusement Park featuring Western Australia’s best mix of wet and dry rides plus Kids Cove…something for the entire family!
Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday.
- Rottnest Island: Rottnest Island, Western Australia's very own island getaway featuring a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some of the world's finest beaches and bays, is located just 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle.
Journeys by ferry take 30 minutes from Fremantle, 45 minutes from Hillarys, 90 minutes from Perth, you can also get to the Island in 15 minutes by aeroplane from Jandakot Airport.
- Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is a thriving community of Restaurants, Café's and Tourist attractions. Visit Little Creature's Brewery for a quiet ale, Joe's Fish Shack, Kailis Fish Market & Café, Cicerellos or take a twilight cruise on and Escapade Eco Yacht.
- Fremantle Trams: Since 1985 Fremantle Tram Tours has been providing guided tours to thousands of the visitors to Fremantle aboard our replica 'trams'. With the entertaining and educational commentary provided by the driver, passengers quickly discover the authentic charm of Fremantle that makes it Western Australia's most visited City
- Woodman Point Nature Reserve: Unlike many of Perth’s beaches, those at Woodman Point have a bushy backdrop of unique remnant vegetation. Magnificent natural remnants of tuart woodland, coastal health and the most extensive stands of Rottnest cypress found anywhere on the mainland characterise the park. Woodman Point has an intriguing history and features in Nyoongar creation stories.