Fremantle Attractions
Fremantle Attractions Directory : Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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This memorial was erected in 1984. It is situated on Monument Hill alongside the main Fremantle War Memorial. It offers superb views of the city, the harbour and Gage Roads in the distance.
It was designed by Les Olsen and is constructed of Donnybrook stone. It commemorates all those men who served on any of the 52 Australian built corvettes, especially those who gave their lives in doing so during World War II.
The structure is such that any person sitting there, whether it be on the seat o...Corvettes Association Memorial
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Bon Scott Memorial - ACDC fans flock there in their thousands – the gravesite of legendary Aussie rocker Bon Scott at Fremantle Cemetery, south of Perth.
A plaque in the ground, and another on a nearby bench, serve as a memorial drawing huge numbers of visitors.
Like Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris, Bon Scott’s resting place has become a pilgrimage for fans from around the world.
So popular, it is now registered with the National Trust of Australia and seen as one of the country’s most import...Fremantle Cemetery
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Bustling Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is just the place to sample a serve of famous local fish and chips.
Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour also offers restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and a boutique brewery, making it a must do on any visit to the port city.
The harbour is a fully operational fishing port, meaning there’s always fresh fish on offer – in fact a fresh seafood market sells direct to the public. Take a stroll around the harbour and you’ll see all sorts of maritime activities going ...Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
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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 y...Fremantle Prison
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Opened in 1907, the station was especially designed to serve the new harbour and the growing town.
Of special interest are the cluster of black swans on the facade of the building. In the park in front of the station is an unusual drinking fountation and water trough. It was erected to the memory of two young men who died of thirst while on an expedition into the outback. Their father chose the water trough as a fitting memorial to their fortitude.
Today, it's a bustling terminal connecti...Fremantle Railway Station
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Lovers of old buildings will be inspired by the free style interpretation of classical architecture evident in the Fremantle Town Hall. Home to the tourist office on the ground floor, it is a great spot to start your walking tour of Fremantle.
The Italian-style architecture was designed by the well-known Melbourne architects Grainger and D'Ebro with a richly decorated tower and steep mansard roof, the building also features a black swan which is the emblem of Western Australia. Officially opene...Fremantle Town Hall
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The Fremantle War Memorial, located at Monument Hill in Fremantle, is surrounded by beautiful rose gardens and well maintained lawns. It offers almost 360-degree views of Fremantle, and is an ideal vantage point to look out over Fremantle Harbour and Garden Island.
Take some time out to relax on the lawns and enjoy the view whilst you reflect the true meaning of the memorial and appreciate the meaningful architecture.
Designed by architects J F Allen and C H Nicholas, it is constructed out of...Fremantle War Memorial
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Considered by many to be the true heart of Fremantle. The grey, stone walls of the church have stood since 1882, while the smooth flagstones surrounding the church were brought to Fremantle as ship's ballast. It is located in Kings Square.
The design of St John's Church is a mixture of early English and Gothic Style architecture. Its high ceiling is lined throughout with stained arched Jarrah beams and the centre aisle of the Nave and the entrance porch is tiled, the floors are also covered wit...St Johns Church and Kings Square
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Officially opened in 1900, St. Patrick's is a decorated Gothic design built from Cottesloe and North Fremantle limestone. The church was designed by architect Michael Cavanagh.St Patricks Catholic Church
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The Round House is the oldest surviving public building in Western Australia. It was built as a gaol and was the first permanent building in the colony. It was designed by HW Reveley, the colony's first civil engineer, and built in 1830.
Wander around the Round House and marvel at the diverse uses of this historic building including its initial use as a goal and gaolers residence, it was later used as police lock up, and then as a home for the chief constable, his wife and their ten children. ...The Round House Precinct
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Built in 1851 for pensioner warders and their families arriving with the first shipload of convicts.
These cottages are in the timeless style of British rural vernacular adapted to suit local materials and climatic conditions. These charming cottages have a distinct character only enhanced by their historical significance.Warders Quarters
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The Western Australian Museum - Fremantle History tells the story of Fremantle and its people from its birth as a cluster of tents on a beach at the mouth of the Swan River in 1829 to the vibrant port city it is today.
The Museum building, which it shares with the Fremantle Arts Centre, was built in the 1860s and originally served as the colony’s first asylum before being used as a woman’s home, midwifery training school and American supply base during World War II.
The Museum includes fascina...Western Australian Museum - Fremantle History
