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maritime activity of years gone by,
visit the WA Shipwrecks Museum
and admire hundreds of relics
collected from ships wrecked along
the state’s treacherous coastline.
The historic 1850s Commissariat
building, housing the collection,
makes it an exceptionally majestic
sight to behold.
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Fremantle’s bright and lofty
serviced apartments to stay
close to the activity and
catch incredible views.
Adjacent to Fishing Boat Harbour,
sprawl out under the shade of the
Norfolk Island pines at Esplanade
Reserve. Let the kids roam free at
the popular youth plaza or ride
the Fremantle Tourist Wheel for
unbeatable vistas that stretch as
far as Rottnest Island / Wadjemup.
SOUTH BEACH
among many more centrally based
accommodation options across
various budgets.
At the West End’s westmost point
in the Arthurs Head / Manjarree
Precinct, wander up the steps to the
Round House — the oldest standing
building in Western Australia (1886)
— and, with a gold coin donation,
imagine life here as a prisoner
of the Swan River Colony prior
to the construction of Fremantle
Prison. Breathe in the salty air and
experience sweeping views of
Cockburn Sound / Derbal Nara to
the west and Fremantle Town Hall
along High Street to the east.
Take to the water and turn
the adrenaline up a notch on a
jet boat ride with Cicerello’s Jet
Adventures, departing Fishing Boat
Harbour. Exhilarating 270-degree
turns, donuts and high-speed
fishtails will have you testing new
limits. Or, soar through the sky on a
parasailing expedition to experience
unsurpassable views of the
mesmerising Fremantle coastline.
For a deep dive into the
FISHING BOAT HARBOUR
Further south, perched along
the boardwalk, you’ll find Fishing
Boat Harbour — a vibrant and
award-winning waterside where
a banquet of seafood fare is on
offer across Cicerello’s, Kailis, Char
Char and more. Gaze out across
the glimmering water from the
outdoor decks at the internationally
acclaimed Little Creatures Brewery
and witness the working harbour
abuzz with activity, from sailboats
to fishing trawlers.
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DESTINATION PERTH 2024
NORTH FREMANTLE
SOUTH FREMANTLE
In South Fremantle, find a lively
culinary and creative hub, ripe for
blissful outdoor living. Scents of fresh
bread exude from local bakeries like
Wild Bakery and Little Loaf, working
their magic in the mornings.
By day, bask in the radiant sunlight
at South Beach Recreation Reserve,
a picturesque oasis where picnics
under the azure sky paint memories
