A Visitor's Guide to Fremantle, WA — Top Things to Do and Souvenirs to Bring Home
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A Visitor's Guide to Fremantle, Western Australia
Markets · Prison · Harbour · Craft Beer · Cultural Heritage
"Freo" — as the locals call it — is one of those rare places that gets under your skin the moment you arrive. Historic, creative, warm, and completely its own thing.
There's something about Fremantle that gets under your skin. Maybe it's the warm Indian Ocean breeze drifting through the port. Maybe it's the colourful colonial architecture that lines every laneway. Whatever it is, Freo has a charm that's impossible to forget.
Getting to Fremantle from Perth
Fremantle is just 19 kilometres south of Perth's city centre — about 30 minutes by train from Perth City Station, or 25 minutes by car. A seasonal ferry service also runs along the Swan River.
Top Things to Do in Fremantle
Fremantle Markets
Open Friday to Sunday, the Fremantle Markets are a WA institution. Over 150 stalls in a stunning 1897 heritage building — fresh produce, crafts, food, and art. Arrive early.
Fremantle Prison
A UNESCO World Heritage Listed convict establishment that tells Australia's colonial story in vivid detail. Daily tours, torchlight tours, and one of the best heritage experiences in WA.
The WA Maritime Museum
Home to the original Australia II — the yacht that won the 1983 America's Cup. Free entry, with a small fee for submarine access. Right on the Victoria Quay.
The Fishing Boat Harbour
The go-to spot for fresh seafood in Freo. Famous fish and chip shops, fishing trawlers, and harbour views.
Little Creatures Brewery
A Fremantle icon set in a former boat shed on the harbour. Locally brewed beers, harbour views, and a legendary pale ale.
Fremantle's Aboriginal and Cultural Heritage
Fremantle sits on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. To take home a piece of this heritage, our Aboriginal art gift range includes mugs, tea towels, and tote bags featuring original artwork by named Indigenous Australian artists.
The Best Fremantle and WA Souvenirs
WA landmarks, native animals, and classic Aussie designs. Ideal for buying in bulk.
Perth's Souvenir Specialists for Over 25 Years
Megabes is a family-owned Perth business with an extensive online store that ships across Australia and internationally. Browse our full range and bring a little piece of Western Australia home with you.