Top Things to do in Fremantle
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Fremantle, Western Australia
Fremantle (Freo), Perth’s maritime center, offers a pleasant change of pace from the nearby state capital. From the Victorian Fremantle Markets to the convict-built History Museum to the strikingly modern Maritime Museum, Fremantle is an elegant and energetic spot. Head south and enjoy patio dining on the Cappuccino Strip, famous for its great beaches and boisterous nightlife.
Restaurants in Fremantle
1. Japingka Gallery
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Discover the richness of Australian Aboriginal art and culture. Japingka Gallery specialises in contemporary Aboriginal Art, bringing the best of regional styles and leading artists into one gallery in Perth, Western Australia. Choose from over 4000 paintings, located in our heritage 1880s warehouse building in Fremantle. Or visit our exhibitions and artists galleries online
Reviewed By 856ivanv - Melbourne, Australia
Always such a pleasant experience to visit this gallery on my visits to Fremantle. The gallery exhibits such a great Collection of Australian Aboriginal art. Over the last 10 years or so great changes have taken place In aboriginal art works and this gallery has reflected the changes and has been Showing the best of the best of the art .For anyone interested in art this gallery is a must visit.
2. Kiryo Maru
3. Fremantle Prison
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4.5 based on 4,057 reviews
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s premier tourist attractions and the only World Heritage listed building in the State.The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was used as a place of incarceration for almost 140 years. With solitary cells and gallows Fremantle Prison is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent. Fremantle Prison now holds the key to history, mystery and fun. Step inside and do time with experienced guides on a fascinating Prison Day Tour. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels 20m beneath the Prison by foot and by boat on a Tunnels Tour adventure. Feeling brave? Delve into the darker side of the Prison’s history on an eerie Torchlight Tour.
Reviewed By R2072TOjulieb - Caulfield, Australia
We had Chris for our True Crime Tour and Janine for our Torch Light tour which were both really good and worth doing. The True Crime tour talks about crimes committed but does not go in to too much detail and therefore is not gross. If you want to hear more about the Claremont case I can recommend the Crime Junkie pod cast which has an episode on the case... This does however go in to a fair amount of detail and would not be recommended for under 16s. The Torch Light tour is good and a very different experience again. A little scary at times but great fun and interesting history on the place.
4. Fremantle War Memorial
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4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
A visit to this site has always been overlooked during our visits to Fremantle, but on this occasion the visit took precedence. The area is an eleven acre public reserve with manicured lawns and rose beds, all so well maintained that the visitor can sense a great pride in the monument and its surrounds. It dates to 1928 and consists of a large central obelisk surrounded by smaller memorials commemorating the Merchant Mariners, Netherlands Ex-Servicemen's Association, RAN Corvettes, the RAN in Vietnam, Royal Marines, Royal Navy and US submariners memorial. Tributes both to the bravery of men and women and the cost of conflict. Lest We Forget.
5. Norm wrightson hairway
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
ANTIQUE Traditional Barber Shop WAS established in 1933. It is a traditional barber shop that has old fashioned service but with a modern slant. Come in and get a stylish haircut with a neck shave & a hot towel or a cut-throat face shave by our friendly staff whom are qualified and have many years of experience. We are a walk in barber shop with no appointments needed.
6. Wesley Church Fremantle
7. St Patrick's Basilica
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
St Patrick’s Basilica is a church with a long history - a listed building in Fremantle. The first Catholic mission opened in Fremantle in 1850 served by the Benedictine Order, with services held in the Court House. The original church was built in 1860. The current limestone building was opened in June 1900. It was not until 1994 that it was raised to the status of a minor basilica. The stonework is late 14th century Gothic in style. Walls are constructed of Cottesloe and North Fremantle stone. The wood is jarrah, kauri and oregon timber. The tapestry above the high altar is the first thing to catch the visitors eye. Made of Australian wool it was constructed in Galway Ireland. It weights a tonne and was first hung in 1994 - with a surface area of 50 square meters. Depicting spiritual matters in the spiral, dove and Celtic Cross. The peripheral elements of the tapestry depicts air, water, fire and earth ( for, from earth you came, and so to earth you will return). There is a free brochure available at the church entrance with the history. A beautiful church with lots of interesting stained glass windows and statues. Part of the great Catholic heritage of Australia - a church where immigrants thanked God for their long sea voyage to Australia. Well worth a visit. Photogenic, and if you want to photograph the front of the church a wide angle lens is helpful.
8. Kitson Point
9. The Fremantle Round House
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4.0 based on 713 reviews
The Fremantle Round House is the oldest public building in Western Australia, purpose built as a gaol (jail) when the Swan River Colony was first settled. Volunteer Guides are available to share the history of the Round House with visitors and the Round House is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm daily (except for Christmas Day and Good Friday). The cannon is fired (weather permitting) at 1.00pm every day on the Gun Deck and we welcome visitors applying to be the Honorary Gunner for the day.
Reviewed By leonea313 - Bibra Lake, Australia
run by volunteers on the day I visited, interesting history worth coming in to listen and look around, the round house was a prison and lookout, more interesting history to check out
10. Kidogo Arthouse
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
Kidogo Arthouse is a coveted venue for all things arts and entertainment located on the Bathers Beach, Fremantle. Well known for its unique events, Kidogo Arthouse hosts a multitude of fascinating events all year round, including art exhibitions, concerts, pop-up events and most recently, Candlelit Soirees featuring a three-course menu and incredible live music. The building is a majestic 1884 heritage listed limestone construction complete with two galleries, a courtyard and deck overlooking the sunset on Bathers Beach. Its ideal location and the sheer grandeur of the building also makes it a popular venue to host weddings, birthday parties and a multitude of private functions of various sizes. The space is often transformed to adapt the look and feel of the season’s events, adding variety to the existing atmosphere of the space. The venue has long been a favourite amongst local artists and is on its way becoming an icon of the WA music scene.
