Fremantle
Australia · Western Australia · 5 m
Description
Fremantle is Perth’s historic port city and a vibrant centre of maritime heritage, culture and creative urban life. The city is known for its well-preserved Gold Rush-era architecture, Fremantle Prison, part of the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites, the historic Fremantle Markets, as well as its street art, cafés and pubs. Around Fishing Boat Harbour, seafood restaurants, craft beer and the proximity to the Indian Ocean shape the city’s relaxed atmosphere. Fremantle combines Australia’s colonial and maritime history with a diverse arts and cultural scene and is one of the most rewarding places to visit in the Perth region.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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- Feb
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Fremantle Prison (UNESCO)
- Fremantle Markets
- Fremantle West End
- WA Maritime Museum
- WA Shipwrecks Museum
- The Round House
- Fishing Boat Harbour
- Bathers Beach
- Cappuccino Strip
- Little Creatures Brewery
- Esplanade Park
- Fremantle Arts Centre
- Army Museum of Western Australia
- Fremantle Street Art
- South Beach
- Leighton Beach
- Monument Hill Memorial Reserve
- Fremantle Harbour & Victoria Quay
- Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Fremantle, North Fremantle, Victoria Street
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry