6 Reasons Why Fremantle Is the Place to Stay & Hang Out

What’s your next holiday destination? After going through this pandemic my travel preferences have changed, now I prefer to visit places that have more sentimental value, are less crowded, and calm. I am thinking of going back to Western Australia and here are 6 Reasons Why Fremantle Is the Place to Stay & Hang Out. 

6 Reasons Why Fremantle Is the Place to Stay & Hang Out
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1. A Quaint Port City

Why Fremantle? I have been there a few times and I can’t get enough of this quaint port city or Freo as the locals call it. It’s a great place for a holiday for tourists and locals as well. As it's so close to many beautiful beaches, historical sites, and more. Fremantle is just 30 minutes from Perth City and is known as Perth's Old Town, full of vibrancy, historical charms, and culture. There are many unique, motels, and also apartment stays for those desiring a home-away-from-home experience.

Travel in Caravan or Stay in Camp

2. Travel in Caravan or Stay in Camp

For those who are travelling in your own caravan or into nature camp, tent or camper trailer or prefer an on-site caravan or chalet, Fremantle has plenty of sites and parks to choose from. Fremantle Village is a short drive from the centre of Fremantle and a 10-minute walk to South Beach. 

Discovery Parks – Coogee Beach is located directly on the beach and only a seven-minute drive to Fremantle. Others such as Discovery Parks – Woodman Point, Discovery Rottnest Island, or Rottnest Island Authority with stunning ocean view accommodation and charming heritage cottages or enjoy life's simple pleasures with a relaxing stay in their bungalows, cabins and campsites.

Unique Bars, Pubs, Cafes, & Restaurants 

3. Unique Bars, Pubs, Cafes, & Restaurants 

Famous for their fresh seafood, especially fish and chips. One of best places to hang out with friends and family is at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour to sample Western Australia’s freshest seafood plus take memorable photos. Its seafood shacks and there are world-class restaurants, lively bars, and breweries.

Head over to South Fremantle for the iconic Victorian-era pub which provides laid-back vibes with local pub favourites to eat and enjoy with your choice of beer, wine or spirits. 

Fremantle Markets

4. Fremantle Markets

Fremantle Markets is Western Australia’s ultimate market experience with over 100 years of existence. This public market was established in 1897 located on the corner of South Terrace and Henderson Street. Fremantle Markets has become one of the most recognized and celebrated attractions in Fremantle. You can find fresh fruits, flowers, vegetables, local delicacies, stall cafes, and also houses a family of stallholders from encouraging young local talents such as designers, buskers, and artists. 

Beaches and Nature 

5. Beaches and Nature 

Fremantle is a great place for a holiday as it's so close to many beautiful beaches. The four main beaches in Fremantle such as South Beach, Bathers Beach, Port Beach, and Leighton Beach all sitting pretty on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Popular activities like swimming, surfing, snorkeling, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. Fremantle is also the gateway to the ever-popular Rottnest Island. Take the 25-minute ferry ride from Elizabeth Quay to Rottnest Island to meet the quokkas and explore its pristine beaches and quiet bays.

Fremantle Art Centre 

6. Fremantle Art Centre 

Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC) is one of Western Australia’s major arts organisations and a much-loved local facility. Housed in a neo-Gothic style building constructed by convicts in 1860 and set in beautiful gardens, FAC is also an important heritage site. FAC has a cutting-edge exhibition program, showcasing a wide range of contemporary visual art by local, national and international artists. The Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award, Australia’s richest and most prestigious printmaking prize, is an annual highlight on the exhibition calendar. 

 

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