Fremantle Vacation & Tourism Guide
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Find highlights on things to do and see in Fremantle shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Fremantle across multiple sites to help plan your trip.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Esplanade Hotel Fremantle
Real Traveler Rating: 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source
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"A pretty good hostel, great location & nice staff, no air con though so pretty hot at night in the room." — source Hostelworld
" The staff were nice and helpful and games nights were arranged but the hostel itself just wasnt impressive." — source Hostelworld
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1. Rottnest Island
... minutes by ferry from the mainland, enjoy this aquatic paradise. Rottnest Island, 11 kilometers long and almost five kilometers wide, boasts numerous fantastic beaches. Enjoy leisure activities galore. Bicycles, the main so... more
Real Travelers who've been to Rottnest Island
Lou & Bren in Rottnest Island said
… riding - Our day at Rottnest Island in a nutshell.… continue reading »
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2. Little Creatures
Located on Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, this superb spot marries a brewery with a delightful bar and eatery. Established by the original team of brewers behind the highly respected Matilda Bay label, Little Creatures is a se... more
Real Travelers who've been to Little Creatures
Maece in Fremantle said
… paar alten Gebaeuden findet man in Fremantle auch eine coole Brauerei "Little Creatures" die gleichzeitig als Bar und Restaurant… continue reading »
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3. Leighton Beach
... is a surfer's territory year round. It is not often that you will drive along Port Beach Road without spotting a wet suited body in the swell. An artificial reef was constructed off shore to ensure good waves on a regul... more
Real Travelers who've been to Leighton Beach
Mike, Jackie & Susan in Thursday: organising the next two weeks said
… Cottesloe and Leighton Beach. Once in Perth we did our usual trick of heading off in the wrong direction before admitting that we… continue reading »
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4. Fremantle Prison
Some say ghosts haunt Fremantle Prison - possibly the 43 men and one woman hung on the site. Built by convicts in the 1850s, it operated as a maximum-security prison until 1991 with the last hanging in 1964. The limestone build... more
Real Travelers who've been to Fremantle Prison
K'la in Exploring Perth said
… to Fremantle Prison for a Torchlight Tour. The prison was a maximum security prison until 1991 - and its massive. The cells were tiny… continue reading »
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5. Gino's Cafe
If you are looking for a cafe with a European feel and an artistic bent, this is it. Inspiration is not hard to come by here. The staff at Gino's Cafe is relaxed and chatty, and there is sense of community among patrons. The ec... more
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6. Zanzibar Bar and Club
Flames light the entrance to this venue. Zanzibar offers a vibrant atmosphere with palms and bright murals, indoor pool tables and open-air seating. In summer, satay sticks, seafood dishes and beer are available at the waterfro... more
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7. Fly By Night Musicians Club
The "Fly" has been around since 1988 and has become a reputable alternative venue. Although originally opened as a club for musical performances, it is now also the venue for a host of activities, ranging from theater to comedy... more
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8. George Street Precinct
... arts and cafes. George Street provides a wonderful place to enjoy a delicious breakfast before wandering through the galleries, antique shops and surrounding streets. The precinct boasts a charming street scape lined with t... more
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9. Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation
... II, a beautiful three-masted sailing ship, operates as part of an ocean adventure program. The sailing ship is the public face of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Ltd. The foundation runs a number of programs ranging... more
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10. Fremantle History Museum
The Fremantle History Museum features displays and exhibits that record the social history and rich heritage of Fremantle. The museum is located in the same building complex as the Fremantle Arts Centre. The majestic Gothic rev... more
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1. Boardwalk Riverfront Restaurant (The)
Sunday sessions here feature live music upstairs and DJs downstairs. Alternatively weekdays offer a more peaceful atmosphere. Originally built in 1889, this rennovated riverfront home attracts a dynamic crowd. The fully license... more
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2. Essex Restaurant (The)
This award-winning restaurant is an elegant dining venue. The table settings in the Essex Restaurant are formal with linen cloths. Artwork and black and white photographs decorate the walls of the restaurant. There are separate... more
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3. Kailis' Fish Market Cafe
Established in 1928 by fishmongers GP Kailis, this market is a local institution inducted into the Western Australian Tourism Hall of Fame. Always a hub of activity, Kailis' offer a takeaway or eat-in menu, a bar, dessert bar a... more
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4. Sails Seafood Restaurant
Views of the Indian Ocean and wonderful sunsets provide the perfect backdrop for diners at this restaurant. Sails, situated on shores of the Indian Ocean, has been a finalist in the American Express Awards twice. Local seafood... more
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5. Old Papa's Cafe
A Fremantle favorite - great food, great coffee and a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Often the best place to sit in this bustling place, is outside. Indoors artwork portraying some well known and not so well know... more
Top Rated Fremantle Trips
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Boarding day | Apr 13 09'
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Mum and Melissa took us to Fremantle. We went to the War Memorial in Fremantle first so we could see the Ship and take some photos of it. Then we d... Continue reading »
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Freemantle, Munster Perth | Mar 30 09'
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Staying back at Munster near Freemantle over Easter (3 weeks). Brett fixed water tank and installed anothe 200 lt one so we can stay out for about... Continue reading »
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Fremantle - Day 2 | Feb 11 08'
Feed up on the free brekkie at YHA and head into Freo for the big 'discovery tour' armed with map and camera I wander ound in 36c heat for 6hrs, st... Continue reading »
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Citybreak in Perth and Fremantle | Nov 09 07'
A very late flight from Broome to Perth meant that we had to navigate to our flat in Fremantle in the dead of night, and after a quick detour (not... Continue reading »
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The Free Spirit in Freo | Jun 09 07'
"While on the bus a hippy type chap jumped on in his bare feet...which apparently not a rare site in Freo...there seems to be alot of 'free spirits' here."
Fremantle or 'Freo' as the locals affectionately call it is only about 20 mins on the bus from my digs so a place I often visit at the weekends....... Continue reading »
