Fremantle Local Knowledge
- Activities (1)
- Eating out (1)
- Entertainment (1)
- What to do (19)
- What to see (2)
- Local history (4)
- Retail (1)
Activities
Discover all you need to know to start playing the didgeridoo. This will be the most fun learning you will ever experience. With your own didgeridoo or one we supply you for free, we will take you on a wonderful journey of discovery with this the most awesome Australian Instrument. YOU CAN PLAY!
Eating out
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Left BankThe grooviest place around set on the rivers edge in East Fremantle, Al Fresco magnifico. |
Tel: (08) 9319 1116
93191116 |
Entertainment
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WHAT TO SEE & DO IN FREMANTLEFREMANTLE FESTIVALS: (1) Fremantle holds several festivals throughout the year. A few of the larger festivals are listed below:- (2) The Sardine Festival held in January, where you can taste the culinary delights of the many local cultures. (3) The Fremantle Festival, full of art & culture held in November, when the streets come to life with colour and activities for weeks. (4) In October, at the start of the new fishing season, Fremantle holds a festival called "The Blessing of the Fleet", to bring good fortune to the fishing harbour and its many fishermen. Part of the ceremony involves the blessing of the boats after a street procession from St Patrick's Church to the Fishing Boat Harbour. The procession itself is led by a statute of Our Lady who protects the local fisherman. THE ARTS: Along with the diverse culture of Fremantle come the many galleries that feature contemporary arts and crafts. |
What to do
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Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)Address: Hillarys Boat Harbour, Hillarys |
9447 7500 |
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Burswood International Resort CasinoAddress: Gt Eastern Highway, Burswood |
9362 7777 |
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DolphinsIf you’ve ever dreamed of swimming with dolphins, now’s your chance to turn the dream into reality along the stretch of coastline between Perth and Bunbury. Have a splash with an aquatic companion as you enjoy a weekend away in the dolphin-friendly towns of Rockingham, Mandurah and Bunbury. Swim with these intelligent creatures on a tour as they frolic in their natural environment. |
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E Shed MarketsAddress: Victoria Quay, Fremantle |
9430 6393 |
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Fishing Boat HarbourAddress: Mews Road Fremantle Having a meal at the fabulous restaurants at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour as you watch the sun set. |
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Fremantle Cappuccino StripAddress: South Terrace, Fremantle Relax and enjoy a fabulous meal and coffee as you experience the culture of Fremantle and watch the world go by. |
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Fremantle ParasailingAddress: Mews Rd, Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle |
9245 5711 |
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Fremantle Tram ToursAddress: Departs Town Hall, Fremantle |
9339 8719 |
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Jurien ChartersJurien Charters Two and a half hours north of Perth lies Jurien Bay, which is brushed by the clear waters of the Turquoise Coast, only a few minutes drive from Cervantes and the Pinnacles area. The area has many beautiful and accessible limestone reefs, colourful soft and hard coral creates a home to abundant Rock Lobster, Dhufish, Baldchin Groper, many photogenic fish, and other forms of marine life including the Australian sea lion, humpback whales and dolphins. |
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Local BeachesVisit the beautiful local beaches and relax and enjoy the view and sun |
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Mackerel IslandsIt’s no secret that the Ningaloo Reef is a diver’s paradise. But what remains on the hush is that the quality diving extends further north to the Mackerel Islands off Onslow. The Mackerel Islands are an annual breeding ground for turtles and the summer’s first baby turtles hatched in mid-January. Dolphins, whales, dugongs and rays are also regular marine inhabitants and it’s rare to have a day out on the water without seeing some of these gentle ocean dwellers. |
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Oceanic CruisesDeparts East St Jetty, Fremantle |
9325 1191 |
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Oceanic CruisesEnjoy a day of sailing, snorkelling and sea lions with Oceanic Cruises. Sail on the magnificent MV Oceanic to Carnac Island. This 100ft sailing schooner is the largest privately owned yacht in Western Australia. Relax and soak up the sun on the large open decks and enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch on board. Carnac Island is an “A class” marine reserve. Oceanic Cruises is the only company that offers this unique, natural experience. |
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Penguin & Seal Island CruisesDeparts Mersey Point Jetty, Shoalwater |
9528 2004 |
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Perth ZooAddress: Labouchere Rd, South Perth |
9474 0444 |
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Rockingham DolphinsWestern Australia's wildest dolphin encounter! Take a cruise to the sheltered shallows, swim with the dolphins, see mothers nursing new born calves. Don a mask and snorkel to enter the crystal blue waters. They don't do tricks, and we don't feed them, we simply spend time enjoying each others company |
0411874123 |
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Rottnest Island AuthorityFerries leave: Level 1, E Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle |
9432 9111 |
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SunsetAs must - watch the amazing sunset that will take your breath away |
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Whale Shark Season in WAIn March, the waters of Ningaloo Reef in Australia's Coral Coast region literally come alive as more than 200 species of corals spawn. The drifting waters are filled with brightly coloured polyps, laying the foundations for a dramatic change in the reef life over the following months. Krill and other sealife swarm on the reef to feast on the corals, drawing in larger fish including the graceful giants of the sea, whale sharks! |
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Fremantle Chocolate FactoryAddress: 312 - 314 South Terrace, South Fremantle |
9335 5529 |
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RoundhouseAddress: 10 Arthur Head, Fremantle |
9336 6897 |
Local history
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ALL ABOUT FREMANTLEHISTORY OF FREMANTLE: Fremantle, set on the Indian Ocean, is one of the world's best examples of a Victorian Port. Fremantle was first settled by Captain Fremantle in 1829 and declared a city in 1929. The city was named after Sir Charles Howe Fremantle who, as the captain of the "HMS Challenger", took possession of the West Coast of Australia as British territory. Settlers soon followed in the "Parmelia" and established the Swan River Colony. Aboriginals occupied this land for thousands of years before it was taken over by settlers. You can learn much about their history, heritage and culture by visiting the Fremantle Museums. Fremantle experienced rapid growth in the "goldrush" years, bringing new business to the port, making it a thriving community. AMERICAS CUP: In 1983 Fremantle became a major tourist destination after Alan Bond's Australia II yacht won the Americas Cup. The Americans had been unbeaten for 132 years and, by winning The Cup, this made Fremantle the place to be. Fremantle was a hive of excitement and every day was like New Years Eve. Businesses thrived and the local people developed a new sense of pride in their port city, which still remains today. THE PEOPLE OF FREMANTLE: Fremantle is full of cultural diversity. The multicultural Fremantle people bring with them a cosmopolitan flavour to the city. This is what attracts people from far and wide to Fremantle. The relaxed cosmopolitan lifestyle of Fremantle can been seen in full swing daily on the "cappuccino strip" and during the many festivals of Fremantle. |
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Fremantle Arts Centre & MuseumAddress: 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle |
9432 9555 |
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Fremantle Prison & MuseumAddress: 1 The Terrace, Fremantle |
9336 9200 |
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Western Australian Maritime MuseumAddress: Victoria Quay, Fremantle |
9335 8921 |
Retail
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Fremantle MarketsAddress: Cnr of Henderson St & South Terrace, Fremantle |
9335 2515 |
