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EXPERIENCE FREMANTLE |
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Friendly, cosmopolitan Fremantle is Western Australia’s chief port and is situated at the mouth of the Swan River just 19 kilometres from Perth. Fremantle was founded in 1829 by Captain Charles Howe Fremantle, in a ceremony which claimed the entire west coast of “New Holland” in the name of King George IV. Convict labour was used to build many of the original buildings in Fremantle and with the arrival of the gold rush, Fremantle soon developed into a thriving port.
Today, much of the colonial architecture remains which makes Fremantle a beautiful and historic city. Fremantle is full of colour with lots of busy restaurants and bars trading all hours of the night. One of the most intriguing aspects of Fremantle is that it is still possible to walk down streets that have remained virtually unchanged since the mid-19th century. As well it is a busy port for passengers and cargoes from all over the world. It is easily accessible by bus, train, ferry and taxi services which operate from Perth.
Fremantle has retained the charm of yesteryear and now has the vitality and colour of a busy fishing and cargo port - definitely a place to visit.
Fremantle shopping hours
The Fremantle tourist precinct shopping hours are:
8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday.
8.00am - 5.00pm Thursday
9.00am - 9.00pm Friday
8.00am - 5.00pm Saturday
10 am - 4.00pm Sunday |
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Fremantle Railway Station
Phillimore Street, opposite Market Street, Fremantle.
Opened in 1907 to service the new harbour and the growing Port.
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Fremantle History Museum
11 Finnerty Street, Fremantle. Tel. 08 9430 7966
Open Sun-Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 1pm-5pm.
There are both permanent and changing exhibitions and a Community Access Gallery. The Museum contains exhibitions about Western Australian History and the Fremantle area. It includes an interpretation of the limestone building constructed in the 1860’s as a lunatic asylum.
Visit website: www.museum.wa.gov.au//freohistory |
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Fremantle Opals
Established in 1985, Fremantle Opal is an opal retailer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. They invite you to view an exclusive range of beautiful opal jewellery and unset opals. Specialists in black opal, they buy direct from the mines. Also view our range of South Sea (Broome), and Freshwater pearl jewellery. For friendly owner operated service we are conveniently situated just a short walk from the Fremantle railway station, open 7 days a week.
Visit website: www.fremantleopals.com.au |
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Fremantle Town Hall
The Town Hall is located in Kings Square near the corner of Adelaide and William Streets in central Fremantle. This magnificent inner-city building was officially opened in 1887 as part of Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Celebrations.
In recent years it has been renovated and restored to its original beauty. It is now used for a variety of events including conferences, concerts & weddings. |
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Samson House
Cnr Ellen and Ord Streets, Fremantle.
For further information. Tel. 08 9430 7966
Guided tours last 30-40 minutes. Open Sunday only 1.00pm-5.00pm. $3.00 per person over 15 years (entry and brief information). $5.00 per person over 15 years (guided tour). Available for group bookings on other days and wedding hire.
Historic House Museum dating from 1888. Former home of Sir Frederick Samson, Mayor of Fremantle for 21 years. Contains a marvellous collection of antique furniture and features historic photographs and a 20m deep well inside the house.
The house is available for inspection exactly as it would have been lived in, without barriers or display cases. |
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Fremantle Trams
Timetable and information: Tel. 08 9339 8719
The ideal way to discover Fremantle is by tram. With several conveniently situated stop, the "hop on, hop off" service allows you to get off and on as you please.
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Fremantle Arts Centre
1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle.Tel. 08 9432 9555
Open daily 10am - 5pm.Free admission.
A dynamic multi-arts organisation featuring exhibitions, free music concerts, craft shop, bookshop and cafe housed in a magnificent historical building and set amongst beautiful gardens. Allow two hours.
Visit website: www.fac.org.au
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Maritime Museum – Shipwreck Galleries
Cliff Street, Fremantle. Tel. 08 9431 8444
Entry by donation.Open daily 9.30am-5.00pm.
The museum has unique maritime displays dating from the 1600’s to the time of the British settlement in Western Australia. Parts of the 1629 Dutch wreck “Batavia” have been reassembled piece by piece at this museum.
Visit website: www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime |
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