Places to go and things to see...
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| Fremantle
Fishing Boat Harbour: The largest of Fremantle's three small harbours
houses the Fremantle professional fishing fleet and services. The north
end of the harbour is given over to restaurants which mainly specialise
in fresh seafood.
There is also an interesting boutique brewery called "Little Creatures".
The harbour was the centre of activity during the 1987 America's Cup defence
and is a great place to wander around, watch the boats and dine. |
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Fremantle markets - situated in the centre of Fremantle, the markets open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are a treasure trove for visitors and locals alike, offering fresh fruit & vegetables, breads, cheeses, arts & crafts, handmade soaps, sheepskin products, jewelry and a bar with local performers. |
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| or visit the E-Shed markets that are situated in the tourist area of the main harbour and while you are there enjoy a coffee and watch ships arriving and leaving the docks. E-Shed markets are also adjacent to the new ferry terminal from which you can catch ferries to Rottnest or up river to Perth. You will find the Rottnest Island Board office in the building. |
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The
port of Fremantle
(Photo courtesy of Ann Oliver) |
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Only a stone's throw away is the new Fremantle Maritime Museum, which opened on 30th November, 2002. It has been built on the west end of Victoria Quay and has stunning views both east up the harbour and west out to Rottnest. The site is adjacent to the area that was built to service the US and British submarines during World War II. A lot of this infrastructure is still included in the Maritime Museum site. A short walk down Cliff Street will take you to the Museum's original site which houses a world class collection of artefacts from the many ships wrecked on the West Australian coast, particularly those of the 16th century Dutch East India Company.
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On the other side of the city is the Fremantle Art Centre and gift shop. You will find exhibitions of local artists and if you stay long enough there may be time to join in one of the many craft courses that are offered. The gift shop sells local craft, ranging from hand-turned wooden bowls, pottery, jewelry and home-spun woolen scarves. The building has an interesting history of its own and the trees in the grounds offer a cool shade in summer while the coffee shop will satisfy all appetites. |
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The famous cappucino strip offers a large selection of cafes and restaurants and on a summer's evening there is nothing more pleasant than sitting out on the pavement watching the world go by while enjoying a bowl of freshly made pasta or simply a cappucino. This Photo was taken during Fremantle's famous community festival that is held mid November each year.
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| There are several ferry services that will take you over to Rottnest for a day or possibly a short stay, and there is a range of accommodation to suit all tastes. Only 14 miles off the Fremantle shore, you experience a change of pace, where holiday makers either walk or ride bicycles and there are very few vehicles to worry about. The Rotto bakery, with its freshly baked bread, pizzas, jam doughnuts etc., is probably the most popular place to start your day and from there you have a choice of so many beautiful beaches. So check the wind direction and choose accordingly. |
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 Carnac Island |
Take an eco trip over to Carnac Island and swim with the seals - but don't be surprised if they want to play with you in the water. This island is actually a tiger snake sanctuary but they keep themselves tucked away in the scrub and leave the beach to the visitors and the seals. |
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