This historic port city located just 30 minutes away from the bustling metropolis of Perth is home to many hidden gems.
It also shares many similarities with Perth given the location of the two cities, which may leave you wondering whether it’ll be worth your while to visit.
The answer is, yes!
East Fremantle is chock-full of exciting activities and attractions to discover and explore! From its numerous white-sand beaches that are renowned for their swimming and surfing to its cafés, restaurants, and bars, Fremantle has something for everyone.
It’s also home to several landmarks that are remnants of the city’s past, with the Fremantle Prison, Arts Centre, and Round House being the most noteworthy.
If you’re interested in seeing more of the top sights that the city has to offer, then you definitely don’t want to miss checking out our list of recommendations below!
The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Fremantle, Australia
34. Victoria Quay Tourist Precinct
4.5 (2 reviews)
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Location: Peter Hughes Dr Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9430-3555
Web Address: https://victoriaquay.com.au/
33. Cantonment Hill
4.0 (3 reviews)
32. Walyalup Koort (Kings Square)
4.2 (5 reviews)
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Location: William Street Fremantle WA
31. Pioneer Park
4.0 (7 reviews)
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Location: Fremantle WA
30. Samson House
4.8 (9 reviews)
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Location: Samson House Ellen Street & Ord Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9321-6088
Web Address: https://nationaltrust.org.au/places/samson-house/
29. Richard Smyth Wild Earth Images
4.5 (10 reviews)
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Location: 1 Henderson Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 419-905-906
Web Address: http://richardsmyth.com.au/
28. Whalers Tunnel
4.5 (16 reviews)
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Location: Fremantle WA
27. Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery
4.7 (41 reviews)
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Location: 46 Henry Street Fremantle WA
Web Address: https://fac.org.au/about/moores-building/
26. Saint John’s Anglican Church
4.6 (42 reviews)
Location: 24 Adelaide Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9335-2213
Web Address: http://fremantleanglican.com/
25. Tuckfield Oval Parkland
4.5 (44 reviews)
Location: Tuckfield Street Fremantle WA
Web Address: https://fremantle.wa.gov.au/news-and-media/13102017-cantonment-hill-parkland-officially-open
24. Esplanade Youth Pizza
4.5 (57 reviews)
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Location: Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9432-9999
Web Address: http://fremantle.wa.gov.au/youthplaza
23. Kidogo Arthouse
4.7 (73 reviews)
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Location: Old Kerosene Streetore Bathers Beach Fremantle WA
Tel: 401-333-309
Web Address: http://kidogo.com.au/
22. Saint Patrick’s Basilica
4.6 (131 reviews)
Location: 47 Adelaide Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9335-2268
Web Address: http://fremantlestpatricks.org.au/
21. Booyeenbarrra Park
4.6 (135 reviews)
Location: Stevens St & Montreal St Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9432-9999
Web Address: http://fremantle.wa.gov.au/
20. Fremantle Park
4.3 (136 reviews)
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Location: Ellen Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9432-9999
Web Address: http://fremantle.wa.gov.au/parksandreserves
19. Statue of Bon Scott
4.5 (147 reviews)
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Location: 2026 Mews Road Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9432-9999
Web Address: http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/arts/display/60474-bon-scott
18. Whisper Wine Bar
4.7 (221 reviews)
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Location: 1 15 Essex Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9335-6113
Web Address: http://whisperwinebar.com.au/
17. South Mole Lighthouse
4.4 (378 reviews)
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Location: 1 Fleet Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9430-3555
Web Address: http://fremantleports.com.au/
16. The Escape Hunt Experience
4.5 (499 reviews)
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Location: U29A 36 The Piazza South Terrace Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9336-6773
Web Address: http://perth.escapehunt.com/
15. Fremantle Passenger Terminal
3.7 (533 reviews)
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Location: 50 Peter Hughes Dr Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9430-3555
Web Address: http://fremantleports.com.au/Visiting/Cruising/Pages/Passenger-Terminal.aspx
14. Tourist Wheel Fremantle
4.4 (673 reviews)
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Location: 34 Mews Road Fremantle WA
Tel: 1300-130-407
Web Address: https://touristwheelfremantle.com.au/
13. Rainbow Sea Container
4.2 (678 reviews)
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Location: 1 Canning Hwy Fremantle WA
12. Fremantle War Memorial
4.6 (783 reviews)
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Location: Corner Of High St and Bateman St Fremantle WA
11. E Shed Markets
3.7 (1,676 reviews)
Location: Peter Hughes Dr Fremantle WA
Tel: 408-099-621
Web Address:
https://facebook.com/EshedMarkets/
10. Esplanade Park
4.4 (2,135 reviews)
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Location: Marine Terrace Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9432-9999
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9. Army Museum of Western Australia
4.6 (259 reviews)
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Location: Artillery Barracks Burt Street 6 Burt Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9430-2535
Web Address: https://armymuseumwa.com.au/
8. Bathers Beach
4.5 (345 reviews)
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7. Fremantle Prison
4.7 (888 reviews)
Location: 1 The Terrace Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9336-9200
Web Address: https://fremantleprison.com.au/
6. Fremantle Arts Centre
4.5 (1,024 reviews)
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Location: 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9432-9555
Web Address: http://fac.org.au/
5. WA Shipwrecks Museum
4.7 (1,510 reviews)
Location: 47 Cliff Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 1300-134-081
Web Address: http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/shipwrecks
4. The Roundhouse
4.3 (1,769 reviews)
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Location: 15 Captains Ln Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9336-6897
Web Address: http://fremantleroundhouse.com.au/
3. WA Maritime Museum
4.5 (2,380 reviews)
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Location: Victoria Quay Rd. Fremantle WA
Tel: 1300-134-081
Web Address: http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/maritime
2. Little Creatures Brewery, Fremantle
4.4 (2,878 reviews)
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Location: 40 Mews Road Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-6215-1000
Web Address: https://littlecreatures.com.au/locations/fremantle
1. Fremantle Markets
4.4 (11,219 reviews)
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Location: South Terrace & Henderson Street Fremantle WA
Tel: 8-9335-2515
Web Address: http://fremantlemarkets.com.au/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fremantle, Australia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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