Fremantle

 15 Captains Ln, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia +61 8 9336 6897 Website 10:30am – 3:30pm Perth Campervan Hire

rocketepee (contributor)

With a roofline reminiscent of the hull of an upturned ship, Fremantle’s newest museum is dedicated to the maritime history of the Indian Ocean. It stands right at the end of Victoria Quay jutting into the sea at the very entrance to the harbour . A couple of hours spent here give the visitor a really comprehensive overview of all sorts of aspects of the life of the port and the people of who live on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Themed galleries tell the stories of Indian Ocean settlement and trade, the history of European boats in WA, fishing, the port and the Swan River and the commercial and naval history of the state. There’s something for every boat-lover here – from a tin canoe to racing yachts, a mini-submarine from WWII, a pearling lugger, river ferry and more as well as tremendous tales of human endeavour.

An Ovens Class submarine situated next to the museum can also be visited. An extra charge applies for tours over the vessel – tickets from the main desk. Entry and exit is via a steep set of stairs 9 metres high. Visitors need to be aware that, as it is necessary to step over bulkheads and to move through small areas in the sub, it’s not a good place for high heels or claustrophobics and admission is only by guided tour. Children are allowed on board but must be closely supervised

jazzcool (contributor)

Fremantle is Perth’s port and lies about 20km to the Southwest from the city centre. The area at the mouth of the Swan River was already settled many thousand years ago by the Noongar people and it was an important intertribal trading point. In 1829 Charles Howe Fremantle, captain of the vessel HMS Challenger landed there an took possession of the whole west coast for the English crown.
Nowadays Fremantle is a very charming place with lots of those beautiful colonial houses, great cafés and restaurants and the famous Fremantle markets. The Maritime Museum and its Ship Wreck Galleries are also worth a visit.
To get there, take a cruise from Perth to Fremantle. It takes you along the shores of the Swan River where the rich & famous have built their mansions. The cruise takes about 45 min and the ticket is about 15 AU$ incl. coffee/tea. Thanks a lot for that tip, Ann!!!!
Alternatively take the train which gets you from Perth CBD to Fremantle in 25 minutes.

yawllicense (contributor)

Back to the past. “Freo” as named by the locals offer a pleasant athmosphere and a good place to learn more about settlement history. Strolling around you will discover some oldest heritage buildings in WA. Fremantle has also a modern face due to the fact that this harbour has hosted the Amercia Cup in 1987 (Hop Alinghi!!!).

Allow enough time to explore this area or visit one of the local attractions as the Fremantle History Museum, WA Maritim Museum, do not miss the Fremantle Market, Round house, Old Fremantle Prison,…

Freo is also a good point start before heading to Rottnest Island.

Enjoy your visit.

monkeystrict (contributor)

The Shipwreck Museum, located on Cliff street in the old Commissariat building, is noted as the best museum of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Having artifacts dating back as early as to the 17th century, the museum takes u through the history of some of Western Australia most famous shipwrecks.

The most famous of the shipwrecks, The Batavia, which wrecked in 1629 and was recovered in the 1970s. Has its own wing in the museum that takes you through the ships fetal wreck, and the even more fetal events that took place in the months after…

Museum Hours
9.30am – 5.00pm daily
1.00pm – 5.00pm Anzac Day and Boxing Day
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Entry is by donation $2.00(entrance fees may apply for special exhibitions)

For more on the Marintime Museum Shipwreck Galleries, visit the following link to their website Marintime Museum Shipwreck Galleries.

radiallewdster (contributor)

The Round House was built in 1830 and was the first permanent building in Fremantle. More popularly known for housing convicts, the Round House was also used as a navigational point and signalling station for ships at sea.

Once the Fremantle prison was built in the mid-1850s because of much needed prison space, the Round house was more or less of a holding place for short term prisoners until 1900. Oddly enough, it later became the living headquarters for a constable and his wife, along with their 8 children.

Skipping ahead, the house fell into the hands of the Fremantle city councel, and was opened to the public in 1982.

Opening Times:
1030am to 330pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Entry – Free. Gold coin Donations invited

kirkwoodor (contributor)

If you decide to visit the Round House Precinct , take a walk around back to get a quick glance at the Time Bomb/Time Gun.

The Canon was erected in 1900 to help ships in, and off of port set their Chronometers (the ships main clock). Every day at exactly 1pm, the canon would fire a shot over the harbor, so the ships could set their clocks. This came to an end in 1937, when radio signals took over the job.

In 1998 the cannon was put make into commission for old time sakes. It is owned by the Fremanlte Football club, but on loan and ran by the Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides Association Inc.

troubleasthma (contributor)

Fremantle is located on the south of Perth. The locals call it in short as “Freo”.Besides its famous for de port of call, a string of fish and chips resturants are located just next to it.Thus, you’ll be able to enjoy your food while catching the breathtaking seaviews sceneries.
More updates on fremantle coming up next then……

Fremantle is pretty much a big place to walk around so one needs to wear sensible walking shoes.NO joke. You;ll thank me for this tip.

In addition,in Freo, there are plenty of shops and outdoor style cafes and not forgetting the pubs which can be packed with heaps of people on the weekend .Going to Freo makes me feel like as though i’m going to Perth City except of the difference in surroundings.

Fremantle is so easy to get around!And there are a couple of places that are worth to mention.

Here’s the list:

1) Fremantle Prison was built by the convicts in 1850s. Go to the website as posted and it will link you to more spooky facts about the prision.Check it out!

2) Marinetime Museum
This is another excellent place to visit if you are keen on looking at Dutch, Batavia shipwrecks.And also, how the divers work their ways out in collecting de artefacts under the sea. Located on the west end of Victoria Quay in Freo (near the fish and chips resturants).Too much to describe here….
Entrance fee is by donation.Minimum of $2.

fubblemippling (contributor)

Although Fremantle lies almost 20 km’s from Perth, it seems more or less a suburb of its ‘big brother’. On our way to ‘Freo’ we passed lots of houses, shops, offices before reaching the railway/bus station. Behind the railway station is a huge car park.

We started our stroll around the town along Market Street – opposite the railway station – together with the Mall one of the most important shopping streets. But to be honest the shops are not too fancy, most of them are lovely old fashioned. High Street, towards the Round House has a couple of interesting galleries and a nice shop with aboriginal art and crafts.

We visited during a weekend and could see the Fremantle Markets, located in an old Victorian building from 1897. More than 100 stalls in this indoor market are selling (almost) everything you can imagine; from jewellery and clothes till fish, fruit and vegetables.
Another market is the so called ‘E shed markets’, located behind the railway station at the Victoria Quay. A little bit smaller and more oriented towards tourists with souvenir and gift stalls.
Both markets are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Along High Street and some side roads we found a lot of perfectly restored Victorian buildings. Most of the restorations took place on the occasion of America’s Cup sailing regatta in 1987. Just ‘around the corner’ lies magnificent Esplanade Hotel on Marine Terrace to end your Fremantle stroll.

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