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Fremantle

Travel Guide Oceania Australia Western Australia Fremantle

Introduction

Perth [day one] Fremantle

Fremantle, or 'Freo' as it is usually referred to by locals, is located around 19 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia. It is situated on the mouth of the Swan River, so acts as the port for the city. It is home to beautiful heritage buildings, great food and drink along the Cappucino Strip and many entertainment options.

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Sights and Activities

The Maritime Museum houses six galleries, each focusing on a different aspect of Western Australia's relationship with the sea. The Museum hosts Australia's winning America's Cup yacht (Australia II) and an Oberon class submarine.
The Round House is the oldest building still standing in Western Australia. It was built in 1830 as a prison. Entry is by gold coin ($1 or $2) donation.
Fremantle Prison was built by convict labour in the 1850s, and used as a goal until it closed in the early 1990s. Day and night tours of the prison are available, with reports that the prison is haunted by ghosts.

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Events and Festivals

Fremantle is famous for its events and festivals. One of the most popular is the weekend long West Coast Blues and Roots Festival, with a great line up of blues and roots music and a relaxed atmosphere. Also popular is the Fremantle Festival, a celebration of the colourful culture that makes Fremantle what it is.

Fire In The Sky

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Getting There

By Train

Fremantle is the last stop on the train line running from the city.

By Car

By Bus

Buses run regularly to Fremantle from the city, down both Stirling Highway and Canning Highway. Check the Transperth Journey Planner.

By Boat

Most of the ferry companies servicing Rottnest Island depart from Fremantle, with the ferry taking roughly 25 minutes. A number of large cruise ships also visit the port of Fremantle on their tours.

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Getting Around

By Car

You can drive around Fremantle, however be aware that most of the parking bays have meters.

By Public Transport

The Fremantle CAT bus (same concept as the CAT buses that operate in the Perth CBD) are free and run roughly every 10 minutes around Fremantle from 7.30am (10am weekends, public holidays) until 6.30pm (Friday until 9pm). They don't run on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

By Foot

The sights of Fremantle are all easily accessible on foot.

By Bike

Fremantle is easily explored by bike, with a number of bike racks available.

Sunset on The Swan River

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Eat

Down on the harbour there are a number of fish and chips shops, for which Fremantle has become well known.

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Drink

Little Creatures Brewery is well worth a visit, both for their beer and for their food. You can find them at 40 Mews Road, Fremantle. Other microbreweries worth a visit are the Sail and Anchor, and Mad Monk.

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Sleep

Budget

Property	Address	Type	Popularity
Australia Backpackers Hostel	4 Beach St Fremantle	Hostel	52
Australia Backpackers Hostel	4 Beach St Fremantle	Hostel	52
Backpackers Inn Freo	11 Pakenham Street	hostel	63
North Fremantle	6 Harvest Road North Fremantle	Apartment	-
North Fremantle	6 Harvest Road North Fremantle	Apartment	-
Old Firestation	18 Phillimore Street Fremantle	Hostel	45
Sundancer Backpackers Resort	80 High Street	Hostel	67
Sundancer Backpackers Resort	80 High Street	Hostel	67
The Pirates Backpackers Fremantle	11 Essex St Fremantle	Hostel	67

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Upscale

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

Post

Australia Post is the government's postal service. Most reasonably sizable townssuburbs will have at least one post office. A standard letter or postcard sent within Australia will cost $0.55. Internationally, it costs $1.40 to send postcards anywhere in the world. Letters cost $1.45 to send within the Asia Pacific region and $2.10 to anywhere else in the world. ^[1]. It is also possible to send things as parcels or by express mail.