Freemantle (spelled Fremantle) WA 6160
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‘Freo’ is a sophisticated and remarkable port and tourist town 18 km s-w of Perth. Interesting historic buildings, elegant hotels and countless cafés & restaurants balance the industrial area around the docks. Established in 1929 by Capt Fremantle as a whaling and fishing settlement, the arrival of British convicts in 1850 helped boost the population and construction in the area. Fremantle Gaol, Fremantle Arts Centre and History Museum were all convict built. The 1980s saw Fremantle become one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations particularly after the 1983 America’s Cup yachting victory which resulted in the city hosting the following race in 1987.
AccommodationFremantle has over half a dozen hotels, many B&Bs and holiday apartments and 3 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre:
Town Hall Kings Sq. Tel (08) 9431 7878.