On a sunny day a few weeks ago I took my parents and nephew who are over from the UK for a stroll around the harbour. All restaurants, cafes and pubs were only open for takeaways during this time. Many people were out and about enjoying the last of the Autumn sun, trying to stick to the social distancing! It is an easy 30 minute drive from Perth down the freeway and also just 30 minutes from where I live.
Fremantle is mostly known for its maritime history but is also a very popular tourist spot and is home to the famous Cappuccino Strip.
Weekdays are definitely less busy than the weekends and we found a parking spot in no time right on the harbour front.
On top is the famous Joe’s Fish Shack a great restaurant with harbour views
Bottom pic: The Fremantle Tourist Wheel
We stopped and bought drinks from the e-bike cafe and while we were waiting for our order, I noticed the most beautiful painting on the wall at the back of the cafe. It was painted by a lady called Maria Bowers who has now sadly passed away.
A fantastic backdrop for these e-bikes.
E-bikes are a fun way to get around Fremantle. Not that we took this opportunity with my parents both in their 80’s! I believe you can hire or buy these bikes.
Some of the quirky sculptures and artwork around Fremantle
Round House
The Fremantle Roundhouse is the oldest public building in the state of Western Australia. Opened in January 1831, it was built to hold any person convicted of a crime in the settlement until 1886. Since then it’s been a Police Lock up, accommodation for the Water Police, and a storage facility for the Fremantle Ports. (Source: helloperth.com.au)
The view from the top of the Round House
The fishing boats that are still in use in the harbour
Little Creatures Brewery popular with both locals and tourists. Apparently a former crocodile farm, but now a brewery. It’s a great place to have a casual drink, lunch or dinner. You can also take a tour of the brewery.
That’s all we had time for during this trip, but there’s so much more to do in Fremantle.
Some links below of other things to see and do in this town. (Please check during Covid opening times to these places)
Fremantle Prison
WA Maritime Museum
Fremantle Markets
E Shed Markets
Just a few things to keep you busy in Fremantle!
Until the next post and thanks as always for reading and commenting 😎
Travels with Ali 
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Fremantle is on my bucket list for my next trip to Australia
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You can see most of it in a day or two ..but it’s nice to visit for dinner as there are some great restaurants
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Noted, thank you.
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So many memories Alison, we had a couple of day trips out to Freemantle and loved the place. So much history and Little Creatures was a great stop at the end of each day. Brilliant place.
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Thanks for your comment Jonno
Glad to have brought back some happy memories
Before lockdown we would go around once a month ..now that things have opened up we can start venturing out again
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Interesting to read your post on Fremantle Alison. We’ve visited Australia numerous times but haven’t made it to WA as yet. Hopefully one day. Marion.
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Thanks Marion, yes I hear that a lot it is so far away from everywhere! And people tend to do the East coast. We are nice and near Bali though and no time difference
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