Fremantle, Western Australia
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Fremantle, just a short drive south of Perth in Western Australia, is a major fishing port and the home of historic Fremantle Gaol and other historical attractions. Established at the mouth of the Swan River in 1829, Fremantle is a picturesque township only 20km from the heart of Perth. With a population of approx 25,000 000 Fremantle is where the beautiful Swan River and the Ocean meet and offers a treasure trove of cafes, museums and cultural experiences. Full of historic buildings, much of the town was restored for the America’s Cup Challenge in 1987 when it became the centre of world attention for yachting enthusiasts.
Offering a taste of the Mediterranean, Fremantle is renowned for its European influences with a range of cafes, festivals and events. Why not enjoy these wonders by sampling the food and cafes whilst wandering along the cappuccino strip and experiencing some of the wonders of the shops and museums on South Terrace.
For the Market enthusiast and the ‘shopper at heart’, the Fremantle Market offer culinary delights to take away to remember your Fremantle experience. Housed in a building constructed in 1897 this is a truly historical experience where the growers and traders meet every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The markets can be found at the corner of Henderson Street and South Terrace. Also worth more than a casual look is the E Shed Markets on the Harbour which is open every weekend.
Explore the heritage that Fremantle has to offer by walking on the 11 self guided Fremantle Trails (www.fremantletrails.com.au) offering Arts & Culture, Convict, Discovery, Waterfront Themes and more. They are a wonderful and affordable way to explore all that Fremantle offers through its history, culture and food. Fremantle is easy to walk around and highlights include the Western Australia Maritime Museum and the Fremantle Arts Centre.
The ‘Fremantle Doctor’ is the name of the cooling coastal breeze, emanating south of Fremantle, which brings summer relief to the whole of Perth.
Seafood is the flavour of Fremantle and the Harbour offers a wonderful range of seafood experiences for you to enjoy whether you are looking to dine in, take away or take home fresh to create your own culinary delights. For the chef at heart the seafood, markets and gourmet shops offer much to delight.
Fremantle offers an array of accommodation solutions for all budgets; from Romantic B&B’s, Luxury Resorts, Self Contained, Family Friendly and Backpacker options. The perfect seasons to visit Fremantle is when the weather is “perfect” from April-May and September- December allowing you to fully experience all that Fremantle has to offer.