| Fremantle tips and photos posted by real travelers and Perth locals. • 63 Photos
• 53 Reviews
See all Perth Things To Do |
 | Perth Fremantle Reviews | 1 - 10 of 53 |  |
 The Museum of the Indian Ocean
and HMAS Ovens by TheWanderingCamel
An Ovens Class submarine situated next to the museum can also be visited. An extra charge applies for tours over the vessel - tickets from the main desk. Entry and exit is via a steep set of stairs 9 metres high. Visitors need to be aware that, as it is necessary to step over bulkheads and to move through small areas in the sub, it's not a good place for high heels or claustrophobics and admission is only by guided tour. Children are allowed on board but must be closely supervised Leave a Comment Address: Victoria Quay, FremantleDirections: Museum: Open 9.30am 5.00pm daily. Submarine tours from 10.00am to 4.30pm (Last tour starts 3.30pm) Anzac Day and Boxing Day: Open from 1.00pm to 5.00pm Closed Christmas Day and Good FridayWebsite: http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/oursites/maritime/newmm/newmm.asp
|
 | |  |
Visiting Perth?
Read reviews about Perth Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Fremantle is Perth's port and lies about 20km to the Southwest from the city centre. The area at the mouth of the Swan River was already settled many thousand years ago by the Noongar people and it was an important intertribal trading point. In 1829 Charles Howe Fremantle, captain of the vessel HMS Challenger landed there an took possession of the whole west coast for the English crown.
Nowadays Fremantle is a very charming place with lots of those beautiful colonial houses, great cafés and restaurants and the famous Fremantle markets. The Maritime Museum and its Ship Wreck Galleries are also worth a visit.
To get there, take a cruise from Perth to Fremantle. It takes you along the shores of the Swan River where the rich & famous have built their mansions. The cruise takes about 45 min and the ticket is about 15 AU$ incl. coffee/tea. Thanks a lot for that tip, Ann!!!!
Alternatively take the train which gets you from Perth CBD to Fremantle in 25 minutes. Leave a Comment
|
| | |
 A partial section of the
Batavia stern by bryINpoland
Having artifacts dating back as early as to the 17th century, the museum takes u through the history of some of Western Australia most famous shipwrecks.
The most famous of the shipwrecks, The Batavia, which wrecked in 1629 and was recovered in the 1970s. Has its own wing in the museum that takes you through the ships fetal wreck, and the even more fetal events that took place in the months after...
Museum Hours
9.30am – 5.00pm daily
1.00pm – 5.00pm Anzac Day and Boxing Day
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Entry is by donation $2.00(entrance fees may apply for special exhibitions)
For more on the Marintime Museum Shipwreck Galleries, visit the following link to their website Marintime Museum Shipwreck Galleries. Leave a Comment Address: Shipwreck Galleries Cliff St. , Fremantle, WAPhone: 9431 8444Directions: Located at the end of Cliff Street and Marine Road near Bathers Bay. Nearest train stop on the TransPerth Fremantle line is, Fremantle.Website: http://www.museum.wa.gov.au
|
| | |
 In the late 1850s, I might
have been in there by bryINpoland
Once the Fremantle prison was built in the mid-1850s because of much needed prison space, the Round house was more or less of a holding place for short term prisoners until 1900. Oddly enough, it later became the living headquarters for a constable and his wife, along with their 8 children.
Skipping ahead, the house fell into the hands of the Fremantle city councel, and was opened to the public in 1982.
Opening Times:
1030am to 330pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Entry - Free. Gold coin Donations invited Leave a Comment Address: 10 Arthur Head, Fremantle, Western Australia.Phone: 9336 6800Directions: Located on the mouth of Fremantle Harbor at Arthur Head, directly at the end of High Street across the rail tracks. Nearest train stop is Fremantle.
|
| | |
 Nadine with the Time Gun by bryINpoland
The Canon was erected in 1900 to help ships in, and off of port set their Chronometers (the ships main clock). Every day at exactly 1pm, the canon would fire a shot over the harbor, so the ships could set their clocks. This came to an end in 1937, when radio signals took over the job.
In 1998 the cannon was put make into commission for old time sakes. It is owned by the Fremanlte Football club, but on loan and ran by the Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides Association Inc. Leave a Comment Address: 10 Arthur Head, Fremantle, Western AustraliaPhone: 9336 6800Directions: Located on the mouth of Fremantle Harbor at Arthur Head, directly at the end of High Street across the rail tracks, behind the Round House Precinct. Nearest train stop is Fremantle
|
Visiting Perth?
Read reviews about Perth Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Fremantle Town Hall by Tripack
Allow enough time to explore this area or visit one of the local attractions as the Fremantle History Museum, WA Maritim Museum, do not miss the Fremantle Market, Round house, Old Fremantle Prison,...
Freo is also a good point start before heading to Rottnest Island.
Enjoy your visit. Leave a Comment
|
 Mini car by leanne_pearc
You can hire a scooter or a mini car. You must have a licence and a bond applies (credit card is fine).
We went for 2 hours costing 50.00 for the mini car which two people can use. The scooters were cheaper.
It can be used on the main roads. We rode through Fremantle then up to Cottosloe beach. It was so much fun and great sunny day for it.
It is such a part of Freo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since doing this 2 new places have opened. Leave a Comment Address: Near the Fremantle Port AuthorityDirections: TBA
|
Take a visual journey back in time in the Main Cell Block where you can view life as it was for both convicts and prisoners.
Discover how time was passed in the yards, while marvelling at former prisoners' works of art.
With a whipping post, gallows and solitary cells, Fremantle Prison is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent.
From shackes and isolation, to walls, gates, gun towers and razor wire, this Prison was designed and built as a place of inceration.
Tours run every half hr from 10am last hour 5pm
Torchlight Tours every Wed and Fri from 7:30pm
Tunnels Tour from 9am (Bookings essential for Torchlight & Tunnels Tours)
The Prison is also available for Functions eg: Convict themed party, jailhouse rock or a formal event with a bit of prison setting. Address: 1 The Terrace FremantlePhone: 08 93369200Directions: Near Cappuccino Strip Head South turn left at Fremantle Markets traffic lights pass roundabout and turn right to go up stairs to Fremantle Prison EntranceWebsite: www.fremantleprison.com.au Other Contact: Email: info@fremantleprison.com.
|
| | |
 Perth Captain Cook Cruises by aussirose
Freo Leave a Comment
|
 old colony building by FOotFetish
More updates on fremantle coming up next then......
Fremantle is pretty much a big place to walk around so one needs to wear sensible walking shoes.NO joke. You;ll thank me for this tip.
In addition,in Freo, there are plenty of shops and outdoor style cafes and not forgetting the pubs which can be packed with heaps of people on the weekend .Going to Freo makes me feel like as though i'm going to Perth City except of the difference in surroundings.
Fremantle is so easy to get around!And there are a couple of places that are worth to mention.
Here's the list:
1) Fremantle Prison was built by the convicts in 1850s. Go to the website as posted and it will link you to more spooky facts about the prision.Check it out!
2) Marinetime Museum
This is another excellent place to visit if you are keen on looking at Dutch, Batavia shipwrecks.And also, how the divers work their ways out in collecting de artefacts under the sea. Located on the west end of Victoria Quay in Freo (near the fish and chips resturants).Too much to describe here....
Entrance fee is by donation.Minimum of $2. Leave a Comment
|
| | |
|
Holiday Inn Perth
Perth Hotel Accommodations. Easy Booking and Low Web Rates. Sydney Travel
Get a Free 3 Night Disney Cruise When You Buy Select Trips By 1/15. Crowne Plaza Perth
Official Site. Upscale hotel near Perth Concert Hall. Book now. Australia Travel Fares
I Love Aussie Sydney & Book Now DuaTravel Concierge 866-908-1242 Perth Travel
Book With the Travel Company Rated #1 in Customer Service by Consumers Sponsored Links
- Joondalup Resort
Country Club Blvd Connolly, Perth - Best Western Cervantes Pinnacles Motel
7 Aragon Street, Perth - Sundancer Backpackers Perth
80 High Street, Perth - The Geographe Bayview Resort
555 Bussell Hwy, Perth - Sullivans Hotel Perth
166 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth - Saville Park Suites
201 Hay St (Formerly Saville Park Suites Perth), Perth - Comfort Inn Wentworth Plaza
300 Murray Street, Perth - Backpack City and Surf
41 Money St., Perth - Underground Backpackers
268 Newcastle St Northbridge, Perth - Seashells Serviced Apartments Perth
178 The Esplanade, Perth - The Statton on Murray
418 Murray Street, Perth - Aarons Hotel Perth
70 Pier Street, Perth - Criterion Hotel Perth
560 Hay St, Perth - Duxton Hotel Perth
1 St George's Terrace, Perth - Rendezvous Observation City Hotel
The Esplanade, Perth
|
