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FREMANTLE
8 Knots Tavern. By night, live music
昀椀lls the Duke of George, a heritage
jazz and blues venue turned soulful
stage. For a tranquil stay, check
in at Tradewinds Hotel or Nautica
Residences.
THE WEST END & VICTORIA
QUAY
The West End and Victoria
Quay unite Fremantle's storied
past with buzzing hospitality
venues and boutique shopping
in character-昀椀lled spaces. Watch
ships roll in over craft beers at
Gage Roads Brewery or browse
the E Shed Markets. Cruise the
Swan River from Victoria Quay or
wander cobblestoned streets lined
with gold rush-era architecture.
Discover unique shops like The
Record Finder and Paper Bird
and climb to the Round House for
sweeping ocean views. With cosy
bars, acclaimed restaurants, and
heritage stays like The National
Hotel or Hougoumont Hotel, this
precinct offers history, culture,
and a vibrant gateway to Rottnest
Island and Fremantle’s port life.
FISHING BOAT HARBOUR
Fishing Boat Harbour is
Fremantle’s energetic waterfront
playground, renowned for fresh
seafood and buzzing boardwalk
vibes. Feast at icons like Cicerello’s,
Kailis Fishmarket Café, or Char Char
Restaurant + Bar, and enjoy a craft
beer at Little Creatures overlooking
the water. Stroll the jetty to see
SOUTH BEACH
Book in at Be. Fremantle.
Stay close to the activity
with these bright and lofty
serviced apartments, and
catch incredible ocean or
harbour views.
working 昀椀shing boats alongside
sculptures honouring Fremantle’s
maritime history. Nearby, the
WA Shipwrecks Museum houses
the remarkable Batavia Gallery.
Families love Esplanade Reserve’s
shady lawns, playground, skate
park, and the Tourist Wheel
Fremantle, which soars above
the harbour. With seaside dining,
cultural attractions, and the
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by
Rydges close by, it’s the perfect mix
of food, fun, and history.
Relax at Bathers Beach, Freo's
inner city beach and Australia's 昀椀rst
licensed beachfront, where you
can sip cocktails and enjoy share
plates at Bathers Beach House.
Catch breathtaking sunsets
at Port and Leighton Beaches,
where soft waves and sparkling
waters set the scene for swimming,
bodyboarding and kitesur昀椀ng.
Family-friendly South Beach
features calm waters, shady Norfolk
Pines, rolling lawns, and BBQs for a
relaxed picnic by the sea.
A little further south, explore
the Omeo Wreck, an underwater
art gallery and arti昀椀cial reef,
on the award-winning Coogee
Maritime Trail which offers WA’s 昀椀rst
underwater snorkel and dive trail.
FREMANTLE BEACHES
While Fremantle buzzes with
culture and creativity, it’s also
known for its beautiful white
sandy beaches.
Discover more
of Fremantle
FREMANTLE MARKETS
Step back in time at
Fremantle’s old lockup. Once
a convict holding cell, now
called Moon & Mary, it’s
home to Best Behaviour, the
Dining Room, the Rec Yard,
and two unique experience
rooms in former prison cells.
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