Fremantle Prison

Step inside and do time at Fremantle Prison, a fascinating Western Australian attraction.

Originally known as The Convict Establishment, Fremantle Prison was built by convicts in the 1850`s from limestone quarried on the site. It is the largest convict built structure in Western Australia and the most intact convict establishment in Australia. Decommissioned as a maximum security prison in 1991, Fremantle Prison was used continuously as a place of incarceration and punishment for almost 140 years.

The Prison`s day tours, ‘Doing Time` and `Great Escapes`, bring to life the rich folklore and stories of prison life. If you are feeling brave, explore the darker side of the Fremantle Prison story at night on a spooky `Torchlight Tour`.

In 1894 prisoners completed construction of the one kilometre labyrinth of tunnels located 20 metres beneath Fremantle Prison. Now you can experience an extreme heritage adventure as you descend down the ladder to explore the maze of tunnels by foot and by boat on the new `Tunnels Tour’.

The Fremantle Prison is a two minute walk from the famous Fremantle Markets and cappuccino strip with its shopping and cafes.

Fremantle is a half hour drive south of Perth.

Category: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations - Landmarks and Buildings

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