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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fremantle, Australia


TouristWire Editors

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)

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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)

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Location: 47 Adelaide Street Fremantle WA

Tel:  8-9335-2268

Web Address:   http://fremantlestpatricks.org.au/

21. Booyeenbarrra Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (135 reviews)

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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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