Fremantle
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Eat,
Good Place to Relax,
Popular with Locals,
Town / City
Freestylin’ Fremantle (‘Freo’) is Perth’s laid-back little sister, an alternative, relaxed port city of cafes, funky shops, pastel-hued pubs and yachtie ambiance.
Visit the Old Fremantle Prison to hear tales of Freo’s convict and bushranging past, then take in the seafaring history displayed by the port at the Maritime Museum. You’ll see submarines to fishing boats and the America’s Cup-winning yacht, Australia II. For more seagoing adventures, don’t miss the Shipwrecks Galleries.
Popular walking trails wend their way through town, focusing on Fremantle’s attractive pubs and heritage gold-rush-era buildings, with their Victorian stained-glass windows, balconies and columns.
Pick up souvenirs and snacks at the famous Fremantle Markets, or save your appetite for Freo’s alfresco cafes, seafood bistros or up-market restaurants.
Latest Reviews
Review by Bettina E, February 2013
Doing what: Perth Lunch Cruise including Fremantle Sightseeing Tram Tour
Great commentary on ferry. Even as locals, we learnt some interesting facts. Tram tour in Fremantle was excellent, with humerous and informative commentary. Everything was well-timed: not slow enough to get boring; not fast enough to be a blur. Lunch on the way back was as expected - not 5-star but then we didn't pay for a 5-star meal. Can't complain and would recommend this tour - in fact thinking about repeating it with our next international visitors later in the year.
Review by Bruce G, December 2012
Doing what: Perth Lunch Cruise including Fremantle Sightseeing Tram Tour
This was a very enjoyable morning and early afternoon cuise. Leaving Perth it is a great experience sailing to Fremantle. The tram ride was a good bird's eye view of Fremantle. The tram was quaint, no AC so may be hot in mid summer, thee driver/guide was good.Thebuffet luncheon was good value .
Review by Valerie H, March 2012
Doing what: Perth Lunch Cruise including Fremantle Sightseeing Tram Tour
Lovely relaxing introduction to the Swan River and Fremantle. Excellent buffet lunch - mounds of huge prawns incl;uded
Practical Info
Fremantle is 19 km (12 mi) southwest of central Perth, at the mouth of the Swan River on the Indian Ocean.
Trains run from Perth to Fremantle every 10 minutes. You can also catch a bus, but perhaps the most carefree way to travel is by ferry from Barrack Street Jetty.
