Just 20km from the CBD is the historical and colourful port town of Fremantle. You can catch a train to Fremantle, but the most pleasant way to arrive is by ferry from Perth along the Swan River – keep your eye out for dolphins as they are regularly spotted on the way.
Seven days a week, the streets of Fremantle buzz with shoppers, outdoor diners and pubs brimming over onto the pavement. Funky fashions, bustling markets, street performances and outdoor beer gardens make “Freo” a lively place to be. It’s one of Perth’s café pulse points and best of all is the fresh seafood.
As you people-watch from that street-side café, spare a moment to take in the majestic architecture of colonial buildings. This port city has plenty of sea-faring and European history.
The convict-built Fremantle Prison and the excellent Western Australian Maritime Museum tell stories of valour, hardship and mischief. Twenty metres below the Fremantle Prison is a labyrinth of convict-built tunnels which you can now explore.
Fremantle is a popular place to live – you might even bump into Ben Elton who lives here with his Perth-born wife and family during the Aussie summer months.
For more information on Fremantle visit their website.
Fremantle Day Tours
If you'd like to book some day tours around Fremantle, contact Discover West Holidays who will book all your travel arrangements. Simply email them at surf@discoverwest.com, or visit their website.
