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Welcome to Fremantle, Western Australia
Fremantle is a lively port city 30 minutes south-west of Perth in Western Australia - where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean. Fremantle has something for visitors of all ages any time of year. Freo is truly magical destination!
This pedestrian-friendly city with unique winding streets offers you a glimpse of both a Colonial and a Gold Rush past, perfectly in balance with with a modern and vibrant present!
This environmentally friendly city is alive with mystique and charm and is overflowing with creativity. The locals love to celebrate so there's always a festival, an art showing, a new restaurant, a busker, a theatrical performance or something even more wonderful in store for you!
Fremantle has been named Australia’s Top Tourism Town for 2025, celebrating its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, live music, markets, and heritage sites like the UNESCO-listed Fremantle Prison, and recognising the passionate locals who bring the city to life. Also named as one of the World's Greatest Places by TIME Magazine in 2022!
On the edge of the Indian Ocean Fremantle has great ocean and river beaches to enjoy and the ocean sunsets are spectacular! The bustling, centrally located, Cappuccino Strip, with al fresco dining and coffee round the clock, makes Freo a social hub.
An abundance of celebratory community spirit creates a laid-back atmosphere in this bustling sea-side city. Everyone seems to be smiling and in love with life making this a wonderful and friendly holiday destination! The locals love to provide their children with rich colourful experiences, so there are lots of things to do for families with children of all ages, this beautiful and historic Aussie seaside city is alive with spirit, history and is bubbling over with style!
After sun-down Fremantle transforms offering a lively and vibrant nightlife! With a great selection of pubs, clubs, dancing venues, restaurants, bars, late-night markets, cinemas, coffee shops and more there's plenty to enjoy and experience.
Fremantle is a city rich with history and alive with modern culture. You can enjoy music, art and dance in all their forms. You can shop, swim and sleep soundly, eat well in your choice of over 100 divine eateries. Relax deeply and enjoy life in Freo, Western Australia.
Historic Fremantle
"Fremantle" derives from Captain Charles Fremantle. If you have come to embrace the heritage and iconic architecture of this era, the historical city of Fremantle has many well-preserved 19th-century buildings including the Round House, which is the oldest remaining building in Western Australia.
Some of Fremantle's most interesting districts:
Central Fremantle
Fishing Boat Harbour 
The Waterfront
North Fremantle
South Fremantle
East Fremantle
Fremantle's Historic West End
Incorporating the Fremantle Prison, Esplanade park, Bathers Beach, Notre Dame University and the majority of Historic & Heritage buildings in Fremantle. Visit Fremantle's historic West End to view a West End Map and a video of our afternoon's Walking Tour of the West End.
Fremantle's Museums
Fremantle is filled with Museums offering educational and culture-rich experiences.
The WA Maritime Museum is an 'on the harbour' cultural experience.
The HMAS Ovens Submarine tour is amazing.
The Old Fremantle Prison is captivating.
We recommend the WA Shipwreck Galleries for shipwrecks and finds of the sea.
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Visiting Fremantle? You'll need somewhere to stay! 
Freo Arts and Artists
If you come to explore the live arts there is a thriving music. theatre and dance scene including fantastic and unique street performances filled with the infamous flamboyance of Fremantle's Artists. The city is filled with art galleries and opportunities to be creative!
Fremantle's Festivals and Markets
The Fremantle Festival, in November, is a wondrous celebration of community spirit and joy of life, and is a great experience for all the family. There are many free festivals throughout the year in Fremantle.
An impressive Victorian-era building houses the Fremantle Markets and provides an artistic backdrop for the fabulously talented busker's and street performers who perform outside it. The Freo Markets offer freshness, fun and creativity in abundance!
Entertainment
Fremantle offers a full range of outdoor pursuits including jet boat rides, parasailing and kite surfing as well as indoor entertainment of all types from amusement arcades and cinemas to high class dining and performances.
Beaches and outdoor pursuits.
The four great swimming beaches in the Fremantle area offer exquisite western-facing Indian Ocean sunsets and white sand. Fremantle offers a full range of outdoor pursuits including jet boat rides, parasailing, kite surfing, surfing and swimming.
Fremantle also offers a wide variety of tours and adventures for those who love exploring the outdoors. From relaxed scenic experiences on the water to exciting high-energy adventures, there’s something for every kind of traveller. Visitors can enjoy gentle coastal cruises, sailing experiences, wildlife encounters, or simply take in the beautiful ocean views from the harbour. Those looking for more action can head out on adventure-style tours, try fun water activities, or spend the day discovering Fremantle’s coastline and river in an active, hands-on way. Whether you prefer a peaceful day on the water or a burst of adrenaline, Fremantle’s outdoor tours make it easy to enjoy the natural beauty of this vibrant coastal city.
Freo Music and Nightlife
Fremantle is a popular place for nightlife. Nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, and cinemas add to the holiday feel of this vibrant seaside city and offer plenty of fun. Fremantle is at it's liveliness over the weekend from Friday to Monday.
Dining out in Fremantle
Fremantle offers deliciously mouthwatering cuisine from all over the globe — there are over 100 restaurants, cafés, and eateries across Fremantle, North Fremantle, South Fremantle, and East Fremantle.
Indian, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Greek, Tapas, seafood, plus more! From fine dining to fish and chips wrapped in newspaper and everything in between. Fremantle has an excellent range of vegetarian cuisine and raw food. Eateries at the harbour include: Cicerellos Fish ’n’ Chips, Kailis Fish Market Café, SweetLips Fish & Chips, Joe's Fish Shack, and Char Char Bull.
The numerous cafes, gelateries, juice bars, tea rooms and coffee houses make this a perfect social city, a great meeting place.
Watch the world go by as you relax in one of the many cafes and restaurants on the popular Cappuccino Strip or chat to friend over coffee and cake!
Shopping in Fremantle
Fabulous boutique and high street shopping open 7 days including late night Friday. A great range of unique shops offer a great buying experience whether for yourself or gift shopping. Friendly, helpful service with a smile!
Aboriginal Australians
call the Fremantle area
'Manjaree', meaning
'gathering place'.
Freo Accommodation
You can definitely find your perfect place in your ideal location! Whether you’re in town for business, a beach escape or a heritage-filled city break, Fremantle’s accommodation scene has an effortless blend of style, character and comfort.
You can stay in sleek, modern serviced apartments right on the waterfront — where every window frames ocean or marina views, and the living areas feel like your own peaceful retreat. Heritage-inspired boutique hotels line charming, historic streets, with river-front bars and courtyards that echo Fremantle’s old-world charm. There are also spacious self-contained apartments nestled in the West End, with full kitchens, laundry, and balconies — perfect for families or longer stays. If you’re travelling for work, there are corporate-style lodgings that combine affordable luxury with smart amenities like Wi-Fi, secure parking, and calm business-friendly lounges.
No matter where you choose to lay your head in Freo, you’ll find a place that feels deeply rooted in the city's maritime and architectural soul, yet tailored perfectly for your type of stay.
Stay in luxury...
The Fremantle Waterfront
The Fremantle Waterfront is busy and alive. It is an operating port creating a bustling harbour ambiance. The new WA Maritime Museum, was constructed at what is called "Forrest Landing" - the Museum houses the Australia II and six glorious galleries.
At Victoria Quay on the Waterfront you can find the E-Shed Markets housing 100 plus stalls as well as an International Food Court, the Historic Boats Museum and the Fremantle Passenger Terminal for cruise and naval ship visits. Victoria Quay is also the Ferry Terminal for the Swan River and Rottnest Ferries and the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure.
The laid-back atmosphere of this unique city will help you unwind, relax and enjoy... come and stay a while!
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