Fremantle, Western Australia

Fremantle, Western Australia 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.

Situated at the mouth of the Swan River, the multi-cultural city has a charm of its own, setting it apart from the rest of Perth.

Fremantle has world-famous heritage buildings and a fascinating maritime and convict history.

And it boasts the best-preserved example of a 19th century port streetscape in the world.

Essential stops on the history trail include WA’s earliest convict jail, the Roundhouse, Fremantle Prison and WA Maritime Museum.

Freo has retained its authenticity, anything-goes attitude and creativity.

It’s also a shopaholic’s heaven.

Browse through crafts, clothes, jewellery, food and curios in the bustling Fremantle Markets.

Or stop for a pint at a heritage pub to watch the buskers.

Don’t miss trendy High Street for fashion from local designers, art galleries and Aboriginal crafts and homewares.

Amble along the back streets past dockworkers’ cottages, warehouses converted into trendy apartments and off-the-beaten track local haunts.

Most of all, Freo is all about soaking up the laid-back ambience.

Chill out in street cafes on South Terrace with the locals.

Sample cuisine from all corners of the globe.

Enjoy fish and chips fresh off the boat at Fishing Boat Harbour or a pale ale at an award winning microbrewery.

Watch the town transform at night when the street cafes, bars and nightclubs crank up.

Accommodation-wise, there are plenty of backpacker’s hostels, B & B’s, self-catering cottages and hotels to choose from.

There’s always a festival happening, adding to the bustling vibe:

Fremantle Street Art Festival - Easter long weekend

West Coast Blues and Roots Festival – April

Heritage Week – May/June

Fremantle Festival – November

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Fremantle fun

Fremantle is a vibrant port city just 20 kilometres south of Perth. Traditionally a historic town, it offers an eclectic mix of art, dining and nightlife - old mingling with new. A collection of heritage-listed buildings houses modern attractions, museums, art galleries and shops. Maritime experiences include a visit to the working Fishing Boat Harbour and Fremantle Port as well as the Maritime Museum which houses the reconstructed hull of the Batavia, sunk off the coast in 1629. more

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Just south of Perth is Fremantle, a vibrant port city rich in heritage buildings and maritime history. Fremantle is the best-preserved example in the world of a 19th century port streetscape, featuring heritage-listed buildings, and housing museums, art galleries and shops. more

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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. Situated at the mouth of the Swan River, the multi-cultural city has a charm of its own, setting it apart from the rest of Perth. Fremantle has world-famous heritage buildings and a fascinating maritime and convict history. And it boasts the best-preserved example of a 19th century port streetscape in the world. Essential stops on the history trail include WA’s earliest convict jail, the Roundhouse, Fremantle Prison and WA Maritime Museum. Freo has retained its authenticity, anything-goes attitude and creativity. It’s also a shopaholic’s heaven. Browse through crafts, clothes, jewellery, food and curios in the bustling Fremantle Markets. Or stop for a pint at a heritage pub to watch the buskers. Don’t miss trendy High Street for fashion from local designers, art galleries and Aboriginal crafts and homewares. Amble along the back streets past dockworkers’ cottages, warehouses converted into trendy apartments and off-the-beaten track local haunts. Most of all, Freo is all about soaking up the laid-back ambience. Chill out in street cafes on South Terrace with the locals. Sample cuisine from all corners of the globe. Enjoy fish and chips fresh off the boat at Fishing Boat Harbour or a pale ale at an award winning microbrewery. Watch the town transform at night when the street cafes, bars and nightclubs crank up. Accommodation-wise, there are plenty of backpacker’s hostels, B & B’s, self-catering cottages and hotels to choose from. There’s always a festival happening, adding to the bustling vibe: Fremantle Street Art Festival - Easter long weekend West Coast Blues and Roots Festival – April Heritage Week – May/June Fremantle Festival – November
Articles Fremantle fun Fremantle is a vibrant port city just 20 kilometres south of Perth. Traditionally a historic town, it offers an eclectic mix of art, dining and nightlife - old mingling with new. A collection of heritage-listed buildings houses modern attractions, museums, art galleries and shops. Maritime experiences include a visit to the working Fishing Boat Harbour and Fremantle Port as well as the Maritime Museum which houses the reconstructed hull of the Batavia, sunk off the coast in 1629. more Heritage hideaway Just south of Perth is Fremantle, a vibrant port city rich in heritage buildings and maritime history. Fremantle is the best-preserved example in the world of a 19th century port streetscape, featuring heritage-listed buildings, and housing museums, art galleries and shops. more
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Beach: Fishing: Food and Wine: Historic/Heritage: Marine: Sport: Art and Craft: Cruising: Cycling: Fishing - Beach: Fishing - Deep Sea: Fishing - Game: Golfing: Jet Boating: Sailing: Scuba-Diving: Seakayaking: Self-Guided: Shopping: Snorkelling: Surfing: Swimming: Tennis: Train Ride: Water Skiing: Wind Surfing: