Fremantle WA is a vibrant port city you can’t miss, spending a few days there is an absolute must.
Just a 20 minute drive from Perth's city centre and situated at the mouth of the Swan River, Freo, as it's known by locals, is a multi-cultural city with a charm of its own, setting it apart from the rest of Perth.
Fremantle boasts the best preserved example of a 19th century port streetscape in the world with its world-famous heritage buildings and a fascinating maritime and convict history.
Amble along the back streets past dockworkers' cottages, warehouses converted into trendy apartments and off-the-beaten track local haunts.
Essential stops on the Fremantle WA history trail include WA's earliest convict jail, the Roundhouse, Fremantle Prison and WA Maritime Museum.
Supporting this rich history is a strong creative streak that can be sampled in the local arts, crafts, jewellery and hearty food available in the renowned Fremantle Markets.
Hit trendy High Street for fashion from local designers, art galleries and Aboriginal crafts and homewares.
Most of all, Freo is about soaking up the laid-back ambience; chilling out in a street cafe; enjoying fish and chips fresh off the boat at Fishing Boat Harbour; or enjoying a pale ale at an award winning microbrewery.
Once you've finished relaxing, watch the town transform at night when the street cafes, bars and nightclubs crank up.
Accommodation-wise, there are plenty of backpacker's hostels, Bed & Breakfasts, self-catering cottages and hotels to choose from.
There's always a festival happening, adding to the bustling vibe:
Fremantle Street Art Festival - Easter long weekend
West Coast Blues 'n' Roots Festival - March
Heritage Week - May/June
Fremantle Festival - November
For more information on what is happening in Fremantle WA contact the Fremantle Visitor Centre on +61 8 9431 7878 or visit their website. You might also like to check out the City of Fremantle website.
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