What to do in Fremantle
Discover what’s on in the bustling, dynamic port city of Fremantle.
Fremantle is one of the easiest cities in the world to explore by foot or bike. All leading attractions are located within walking distance of the Fremantle Train Station and the free Fremantle CAT bus completes regular circuits around the city stopping at popular places of interest and offering easy access to major attractions and venues. Visits can also hire a bike from the Fremantle Visitor Centre or join a guided tour.
Dining, Entertainment and Attractions in Fremantle
Fremantle’s streets are abuzz with pubs, small bars, restaurants and cafes that are full to the brim with patrons from across the globe. Stroll down the ‘Cappuccino Strip’, Wray Avenue and South Terrace for lively cafes or check out one of the stylish micro-breweries offering an incredible range of tasty amber ales.
• Enjoy a coffee along the ‘Cappuccino Strip’ or trendy Wray Ave, South Tce and High St.
• Potter through the Fremantle Markets.
• Enjoy street food at one of the outdoor food markets or food trucks.
• Enjoy fish and chips at the Fishing Boat Harbour and stroll along the boardwalk to Bathers Beach.
• Go underground on the fascinating Fremantle Prison Tunnel tour.
• Visit the WA Maritime Museum, WA Shipwreck Museum and Fremantle Arts Centre.
• Feast on the local flavours and indie vibe at one of the many restaurants and cafés.
• Sample boutique beer at one of the great micro-breweries.
• Find fashion, unique and eclectic shopping, original artworks and quirky gifts.
• Enjoy a swim at beautiful Bathers Beach – WA’s first licensed beach area.
• Take a stroll (or jump on a CAT bus) to South Fremantle and discover street art and murals.
• Explore shops, galleries and cafes in the historic West End.
Fremantle’s multicultural mix is most evident in its dining scene. A strong Italian influence has produced a vast array of pizza and pasta restaurants while Asian, Indian and a whole host of other cuisines can also be found nestled among Fremantle’s winding streets. You’ll also find some of the state’s most popular seafood restaurants dotted around Fremantle’s colourful Fishing Boat Harbour – the perfect place to sample the Indian Ocean’s bounty.
Fremantle has a wonderful nightlife with several clubs, pubs and bars that play live music until the early hours. If you have the energy by the time you leave the clubs, the cafés will be open for a morning coffee.
Arts and Shopping in Fremantle
Art lovers are catered for in Fremantle with art ranging from highbrow gallery displays to Indigenous designs and street art on the sidewalk. Fremantle is also home to Notre Dame University Australia, whose investment in, and restoration of, many fine old buildings has brought new life to the West End, as students from all over the world fill its streets. Fremantle also has seven days a week shopping, allowing visitors to relax over a cup of coffee before going in search of innovative fashion or a special gift from Fremantle’s quirky shopping precincts.
Shoppers love Fremantle for its funky Australian fashions and independent designs. With young and upcoming designers choosing Fremantle to launch their stunning new designs – there are around 50 boutiques crammed into Market and High Streets. Don’t miss the vibrant weekend markets for the freshest of fruit and veg, as well as an eclectic mix of buskers, stalls and goods. Even if you don’t buy anything, an afternoon pottering through the markets is enough to forget your everyday worries.
Things To Do Beyond the City Centre
Outside Fremantle’s city centre you’ll find gorgeous beaches and walking and bicycle trails meandering along the sparkling waters of the coast and the river’s edge. South Fremantle with its calm beaches and restaurants has emerged as a vital part of the Fremantle experience and in East Fremantle you’ll find river walks, parks and restaurants. Leighton Beach and Port Beach are famous for their long stretches of white sand and beachside cafés while North Fremantle is a haven for cafés, restaurants and live music bars.