Anyone planning a trip ‘Down Under’ should try to include Fremantle in their itinerary. This coastal town is just a half hour away from the bright lights of Perth and has a wonderfully laid back charm and bohemian personality. An old port town at the mouth of the Swan River, its history is linked to trade and commerce, as you’ll find out in the Maritime Museum.
Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour is a great place to see the daily catch being brought in, take in the sights and sounds of the fish market, and then eat in one of its numerous restaurants and bars. Another beautiful old area is the George Street precinct, historically intact and now home to an art gallery and artists’ studios. The impressive prison building, built by convicts in the 1850s but thankfully no longer in use, has guided tours.
With its trendy cafes and clubs, award winning seafood restaurants, art exhibitions, markets and beaches, Fremantle is a great place to rent an apartment or house for a while. Being a historic port, Fremantle has a multicultural influence with Indonesian, Korean, Thai and Italian restaurants. It is also famous for having several micro-breweries and some very good bars to go with them.
From Fremantle it’s a short train, car or ferry journey up the river to Perth, or you can take a boat trip out to Rottnest Island with its idyllic sandy beaches, cycle tracks and secret tunnels. The Margaret River wine region is also nearby.
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