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Exhibition gallery - Japingka — Image credit: Japingka Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Japingka Aboriginal Art Gallery

Japingka Gallery is located on two floors of a heritage-listed warehouse in Fremantle's historic West End and has over 3,000 Aboriginal artworks from around Australia. Japingka showcases major artists from the Central and Western Desert, Kimberley, Arnhem Land, Northern Queensland and other important art-producing regions. The directors have worked with Aboriginal artists for over 35 years. Japingka is a member of the Indigenous Art Code and Aboriginal Art Association of Australia, ensuring fair trade and ethical sourcing of artworks. All their artworks are fully documented, including certificate of provenance, artist details and story of the artwork.

Fremantle WA

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WA Shipwrecks Museum — Image credit: WA Shipwrecks Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

WA Shipwrecks Museum

Dive into the fascinating history of Australia's oldest shipwrecks. The WA Shipwrecks Museum is internationally recognised for its contributions to maritime archaeology and shipwreck conservation. Journey through its galleries to learn about Western Australia's treacherous coast, first European encounters, the riches of maritime trade and one of the deadliest mutinies in known history. Located on Whadjuk Nyoongar land, the Museum is housed inside Fremantle's historic Commissariat buildings. Originally built to store the food, clothing and building supplies of the Swan River colony, these buildings are among the first Western Australian sites built using convict labour. With the creation of the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976, the Western Australian Museum became the delegated authority for the management of Commonwealth historic shipwrecks and relics in Western Australia. Positioned beside Bathers Beach and Fremantle's lively port precinct, the museum complements a day of discovery with nearby attractions like The WA Maritime Museum and oceanfront restaurants. Housed in an 1852 convict built Commissariat building, the museum's architecture is itself a touchstone of Western Australia's colonial past. With each curated gallery revealing human stories from centuries ago, the WA Shipwrecks Museum invites visitors to uncover the depths of WA's maritime tales. Plan a visit today to dive into these unforgettable narratives.

Fremantle WA

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Group fun at Quiz Room — Image credit: Quiz Room

Amusement and Theme Parks

Quiz Room Perth

The new buzz in town! Hit the buzzer on a real-life game show that's better than TV! Australia's first immersive game-show style quiz where anyone can win - it's not just what you know, it's how you play the game. Inspired by Millionaire Hot Seat, gather your wits and your team and step on set with all the lights, music and action you see on TV. Be prepared for crazy fun, a few surprises and plenty of laughs. Grab your friends, family or colleagues and get the laughs rolling, no matter how old you are or what you think you know, anyone can emerge victorious! Perfect for birthday parties, hen's and buck's parties, school outings and team building.

Fremantle WA

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Main entry foyer — Image credit: Copyright Glen Cowans

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse

Perfectly located near the ocean in one of the 100-year-old former Pilot’s Cottages, Glen Cowans' Studio at the Roundhouse showcases underwater photography as large as life, photographed by Glen Cowans along the west coast of Australia and from biodiversity destinations from all around the world. His subjects are the seascapes within and the breathlessly beautiful life forms that live there. Cowans' images offer viewers a rare experience where one can contemplate the wondrous life found in the underwater world. Works available range from limited edition canvas prints to open edition prints, coffee table books, underwater videos, unique jewellery and more. Established in 2008 Glen Cowans' studio/gallery has now become a must-see for tourists from all over the world.

Fremantle WA

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Timezone Fremantle

Amusement and Theme Parks

Timezone Fremantle

Picture this: you're exploring historic Fremantle, the kids are restless, the sun's beating down, and someone (probably you) needs a break. Enter Timezone Fremantle – your holiday hero in the heart of this iconic coastal town. This isn't just any arcade; it's where families and friends come to laugh, play, and create those "remember when?" moments that'll have you smiling long after you've unpacked your suitcase. With over 95 arcade games spanning retro classics to cutting-edge immersive VR experiences, there's something for every generation. Challenge the kids to Mario Kart, or hunt for plushies in our colourful E-Claw machines. The best part? While you're racking up Powertickets and trading them for collectibles at our Winner's Vault, you're also giving everyone a break from their phones, reconnecting over pure, analogue fun. Planning a group holiday? Timezone Fremantle has you covered with experiences that bring people together – from friendly arcade competitions to our dedicated party room perfect for group celebrations. Whether it's too hot, too rainy, or you simply want to add something special to your Fremantle itinerary, Timezone delivers big fun without breaking the budget. Timezone Fremantle's perfectly positioned for a quick visit while the adults tackle the shops, or for an afternoon of all-ages entertainment. From grandparents to grandkids, solo travellers to groups – everyone leaves with a smile and a memory worth keeping.

Fremantle WA

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Fremantle Round House

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Fremantle Round House

The Fremantle Round House is the oldest surviving public building in Western Australia. It was built as a gaol almost immediately upon the settlement of the Swan River Colony. It was designed by Henry Willey Reveley, the colony's first Civil Engineer, and built in 1830 - 1831. Wander around the twelve-sided Round House and marvel at the diverse uses of this historic building including its initial use as a goal and gaoler's residence. It was later used as a police lock-up and shortly as a home for the Water Police Constable, his wife and seven children. It is now a popular tourist attraction. Enjoy the spectacular views from the headland which overlooks the river mouth and has uninterrupted views of Cockburn Sound. A team of volunteer guides are on duty at the Round House during opening hours. They operate the signal station, fire the time gun and drop the time ball every day starting at 12.45 pm. The Round House is an integral stop on any self-guided tour discovering Fremantle’s history. The Transperth No. 532 bus is the easiest way to get around Fremantle and see all of the interesting sights. Fremantle is located just 30 minutes from Perth.

Fremantle WA

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Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

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Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

The Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (WACC) showcases local Aboriginal art, culture and history through various exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, music and tours throughout the year. The Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (WACC) hosts a program of engaging workshops for adults and kids to learn about culture by Aboriginal people in craft, arts and language classes. Programs coincide with the six Nyoongar seasons: Kambarang: October/November. The wildflower season and birth of many birds. Birak: December/January. Nyoongars family groups moving together on the coast. Bunuru: February/March. The hot season, camped on the coast, fishing and gathering coastal delicacies. Djeran: April/May. The fat season, salmon schooling and couples paired up. Makuru: June/July. Nyoongars go back inland, fertility seasons and swans moulting. Djiba: August/September. Grass season and time to harvest root vegetables. View the current programs via their website. WACC is located in one of the old pilot cottages on Captains Lane, overlooking Manjaree | Bathers Beach.

Fremantle WA

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Tin Canoe to Australia II Gallery — Image credit: WA Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

WA Maritime Museum

The WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle showcases Western Australia's maritime heritage through iconic vessels, engaging galleries, and immersive experiences on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Visitors embark on a compelling voyage through the state's nautical narratives, discovering historic yachts, naval vessels and priceless stories connected to ocean life and trade. The museum's unique appeal lies in its world class collection: the celebrated America's Cup yacht Australia II, Jon Sanders' Parry Endeavour and the Cold War era submarine HMAS Ovens. Five permanent galleries, including the Indian Ocean, Swan River, Cargoes, Naval Defence and Hooked on Fishing, reveal the layered tapestry of adventure, industry and cultural exchange across centuries. A digital guide enriches the visitor journey with videos, audio commentary and tactile resources. Set on Victoria Quay, the museum is steps from Fremantle's lively Fishing Boat Harbour, cafes and nearby attractions such as the Shipwrecks Museum and Fremantle Prison. Rich with maritime tales and architectural splendour, WA Maritime Museum invites curious travellers to uncover WA's ocean legacy. Plan a visit today to set sail on this intriguing adventure.

Fremantle WA

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Fremantle Tourist Wheel at night — Image credit: Richard Ballinger

Amusement and Theme Parks

Tourist Wheel Fremantle

Located in Esplanade Park in the heart of Fremantle, the Tourist Wheel is one of Fremantle's iconic landmarks. Fremantle is among the most popular destinations in Western Australia, and Esplanade Park is one of its loveliest features. The Tourist Wheel has been in Fremantle since April 2013 and provides unprecedented views of Fremantle town, Fishing Boat Harbour and the Fremantle Shipping Ports. Now we have a new Ferris Wheel with a stunning colour light show. The Ferris Wheel has a height of 36 metres and a capacity of 144 people. It takes about two minutes to complete a full rotation, and the average ride lasts between six to 7 minutes, depending on the loading times. You will get 5 rotations, including the loading and unloading process. They look forward to having you on board the next time you visit Fremantle.

Fremantle WA

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Fremantle Town Hall

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Walyalup Koort

The heart of Fremantle in the square originally imagined in 1833 by John Septimus Roe and where the wide blue Western Australian skies meet the architecture of a spirited 19th-century gold rush port city, where avenues of Jacaranda trees line the streets and Moreton Bay figs and plane trees create a canopy for an urban room in the heart of the downtown area. This is Walyalup Koort. Fremantle Town Hall stands tall in the square with a 32-metre clocktower and picturesque roofscape of turrets in the Victorian Free Classical style. Fremantle Visitor Centre in Walyalup Civic Centre is a natural point zero to begin exploring the city. Explore FOMO, pull up a stool for a counter meal and a cold beer at the ‘Fed’, a traditional Australian pub, and browse independent retail stores found in the beautifully restored Manning Buildings that extend over a city block along William Street through to Market and High Streets. There are no modern skyscrapers in sight in Fremantle’s town square, it’s a place of a human scale where friends gather, city workers emerge and children play. Walyalup Koort is a five-minute walk from Fremantle Bus and Train Station. Visit the Fremantle Visitor Centre for local information and tips on things to do while you are in Fremantle.

Fremantle WA

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The Freamantle Round House

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Round House

The Round House is the oldest public building in Western Australia, built as a jail and opened in January 1831, just 18 months after the establishment of the Swan River Colony. Not only an iconic Fremantle landmark, with its cliff-top location on Arthur Head at Manjaree, the Round House embodies the intersection of Western Australia's Aboriginal and colonial histories. Explore its galleries to learn about the jail's role in the early years of the Swan River Colony - Britain's first 'free' colony - and the parallel story of Aboriginal dispossession and imprisonment on Wadjemup/Rottnest Island. Have your questions answered by a knowledgeable Volunteer Heritage Guide, take in the view from Manjaree/Arthur Head, and walk the Whaler's Tunnel to Bathers Beach. Don't miss the daily cannon firing ceremony on the Gun Deck (weather permitting) and accompanying talk. You can even apply to be the Honorary Gunner for the day, through the website or by phone. The Round House is located at the West End of Fremantle on Manjaree/ Arthur Head. There is paid parking below at the western end of High Street, or catch the train to Fremantle and walk 10 minutes from the train station.

Fremantle WA

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Maniax Axe Throwing - Fremantle

Entertainment Venues

Maniax Axe Throwing - Fremantle

Ever wanted to throw an axe? Situated inside FOMO Freo, MANIAX offers an urban axe-throwing experience like no other. Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion. With a selection of Viking-inspired cocktails, ice cold bevs, and delicious piping-hot pizzas, MANIAX is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you would just really love to throw an axe.

Fremantle WA

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Richard Smyth Wild Earth Images Gallery

Shopping and Markets

Wild Earth Images by Richard Smyth

Go wild with Richard Smyth Wild Earth Images. Richard Smyth is a leading landscape and wildlife photographer due to the popularity of his photographic pictures sold through his store in Fremantle and his interactive website. From the tranquil turquoise seascapes and beaches of Esperance to the spectacular waterfalls of the Kimberley, the rugged outback beyond, sunsets, wildlife, marine life and more, Richard immortalizes the moment with breath-taking scenes from around Australia. Pictures range from the small mounted picture - ideal for gifts and mementos, to the large framed panoramic pictures or photographic canvas - resembling a work of art. Gift vouchers and special limited editions are available. All photographic pictures and canvases can be rolled up and sent overseas, or if framed, couriered anywhere in Australia, fully insured.

Fremantle WA

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Holey Moley Fremantle

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley Fremantle

Located in the FOMO King Square building, get ready for the craziest round of mini golf you've ever played, Fremantle. With 18 uniquely themed holes across two courses, including never-before-seen holes, Holey Moley has really raised the par with this one. Play a game of putt putt Red Light, Green Light, avoid crashed UFOs and catch a film at HOLEYwood (beware of Golfzilla!). Just make sure to visit your favourite yellow family, but watch out - the Floor Is Lava! Played up a thirst? Head over to the 'poolside' Splash Bar and sip out of a mini bathtub, or sample one of the famous Sugar Caddy cocktails.

Fremantle WA

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Strike Bowling Fremantle

Entertainment Venues

Strike Bowling Fremantle

Strike Bowling is packed to the rafters with eight bowling lanes, two karaoke rooms and four amazing party rooms and has fun covered for everyone. Add their delicious menu and Instagrammable cocktails and you can settle in for the ultimate night out. So, whether you're having a kid's party, Christmas function, team-building event - or a night out with mates, Strike Fremantle is the place to be.

Fremantle WA

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Archie Brothers Fremantle

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Archie Brothers Fremantle

Step right up, Freo! Archie Brothers has landed at FOMO King Square, and thry're bringing the chaos. Part arcade, part bar, part neon-drenched playground — they've packed the joint with nostalgic games, bowling, giant plushies, and cocktails that know how to party. This is where you cut loose, play big, and chase the kind of prizes you'll need a mate to carry home. From first dates to wild nights out, they've got the tunes, the games, and the drinks to keep you going 'til the lights come up. Fremantle, your new favourite arcade is here — and it's a little bit weird in all the right ways.

Fremantle WA

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Bathers Beach House, Fremantle — Image credit: City of Fremantle

Natural Attractions

Bathers Beach

Bathers Beach is where the rich heritage and vibrancy of Fremantle meets the ocean. It’s here you’ll find bars, cafes and restaurants, just a sandy-footed stroll from the oldest public building in Western Australia. It’s an easy 12-minute walk from Fremantle bus and train station through the heritage-listed West End to reach Bathers Beach, or a short free ride on Fremantle’s Blue CAT bus and the beach is accessible via ramps, with a free beach wheelchair available for hire. The calm waters make it a popular spot for swimming, kite surfing and paddling. With 300 metres of white sand, it’s also perfect for pitching up to watch an Indian Ocean sunset with fish and chips from neighbouring Fishing Boat Harbour or enjoying cocktails and a shared plate on the sun lounges at Bathers Beach House. Right in the middle of the beach lies Kidogo Arthouse and the Bathers Beach Art Precinct - home to some of Western Australia’s most celebrated sculptors, painters, photographers, Indigenous artists and designers. Head north to the Round House, the State’s first gaol, to see the cannon fired at 1 pm and take in the best view of Bathers Beach.

Fremantle WA

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Main Entrance — Image credit: Fremantle Markets

Shopping and Markets

Fremantle Markets

Built in 1897, Fremantle Markets is one of the port city’s most significant landmarks and has rightfully earned itself a reputation as one of the best destinations in Fremantle for locals and tourists alike, as well as a leading source of independent wares and produce. Fremantle Markets houses a family of stallholders from encouraging young local talent such as designers and artists, launching the careers of budding musicians including John Butler to creating a hub of events for visitors. Housed in an historic, heritage-listed building, its unique bohemian atmosphere has made it the best and most well-known market in Western Australia.

Fremantle WA

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In the gallery — Image credit: Suzy Galloway

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Suzy Galloway Australian Artist Gallery and Studio

Suzy Galloway creates bright, quirky, happy artworks mostly Acrylic on canvas. Suzy has a range of products printed with her artwork, including beach bags, towels, sarongs, lanyards, magnets, and coffee cups. She is operating her retail business in the Famous Fremantle Markets. Suzy opens the retail and gallery doors when the markets are operating.

Fremantle WA

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Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour — Image credit: Tourism WA

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour

A fully operational fishing port since the early 1900s, today the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is also abuzz with locals and visitors sampling a fresh serve of its famous fish and chips and locally brewed beers. The harbour is just a short walk from the centre of Fremantle and a 30-minute drive or train ride from Perth city centre, making it a popular weekend haunt by day and night. Since its early days as a single jetty and fish market, the harbour has enjoyed a long and eventful history and underwent a major facelift in preparation for staging America's Cup yacht race defence off the coast of Fremantle in 1987. Today, against a backdrop of lively boardwalk restaurants, bars, cafes and nightclubs, you can casually watch traditional maritime activities unfold before your eyes. See the fish being hauled in as you tuck into the catch of the day, or stroll over to the fresh seafood market to select ingredients for your own Indian Ocean feast.

Fremantle WA

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Esplanade Reserve Fremantle — Image credit: City of Fremantle

Parks and Gardens

Esplanade Reserve

Esplanade Reserve is a large parkland area, identified by tall Norfolk Pines, in the centre of Fremantle between Fishing Boat Harbour, the West End precinct and the Cappuccino Strip. You will also find Esplanade Youth Plaza, Tourist Wheel Fremantle, a playground area with swings and a large climbing frame. The parkland is a popular place for families and visitors to relax in the sunshine, enjoy a picnic or take the kids to the playground. It’s been a place for community events, festivals, concerts and families since the early twentieth century when the land was reclaimed from the sea. The original foreshore line can be seen on Marine Terrace. Esplanade Reserve is a short walk from Fremantle bus and train station.

Fremantle WA

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Esplanade Youth Plaza — Image credit: City of Fremantle

Parks and Gardens

Esplanade Youth Plaza

The award-winning Esplanade Youth Plaza is located in the heart of Fremantle on the south eastern corner of Fremantle's Esplanade Reserve. A skateboarder's paradise, the park features an extensive street section that caters for all ages as well as a central focal marine buoy in the middle of the bowl. The plaza also caters for a variety of other interests such as ping pong, rock climbing, slacklining and parkour. Workshops run regularly for skateboarding and parkour during the school holidays. The plaza is adjacent to a large playground providing plenty of activities for families and younger children. The park is a short walk to cafes and restaurants at nearby Fishing Boat Harbour, High Street West End and the Cappuccino Strip.

Fremantle WA

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Cappucino Strip — Image credit: City of Fremantle

Entertainment Venues

Cappuccino Strip

The section of South Terrace from the corner of Bannister Street to Parry Street in Fremantle is renowned as the Cappuccino Strip, where Nunzio Gumina applied for (and got) the city's very first al fresco dining license in 1977 for Old Papa's café (now Grill'd). The Cappuccino Strip is Fremantle's action-packed centre. Here buskers, street performers, and heritage-listed stall holders are every bit as revered as the award-winning restaurants and charming small bars that line the street. It is the home of alfresco dining in Western Australia, and the street is lined with restaurants, pubs and breweries including the famous Sail and Anchor which launched Australia's first contemporary craft brewery, Matilda Bay Brewing Company, and transformed the Australian beer landscape for good. The Cappuccino Strip is also home to a range of shops covering everything from fashion to souvenirs. Don't forget to wander through PIAZZA Fremantle, a newly established artist precinct featuring art, workshops, independent stores and culinary delights. At the northern end of the strip is the historic Fremantle Markets featuring more than 150 stalls. Dating back to 1897 and still housed in one of only two surviving municipal market buildings in WA, the market is considered a must for locals and tourists alike. The Cappuccino Strip is a five-minute walk from Fremantle Train station.

Fremantle WA

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Fremantle Prison Gatehouse

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Fremantle Prison

Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's premier cultural heritage sites and tourist attractions. It is the state's only world heritage-listed building and the only world heritage-listed site in the Perth metropolitan region. Built by convicts in the 1850s, Fremantle Prison was used as a place of incarceration for 136 years before being decommissioned as an operating maximum security gaol in 1991. Visitors can "step inside and do time" with Fremantle Prison's experienced guides on a range of fascinating tours. "Convict Prison" "Behind Bars" and "True Crime" tours highlight convict and prison life, daring escapes and colourful characters in tales laced with prison humour. Visitors with a spirit for adventure can descend 20 meters below the prison to explore a one kilometre labyrinth of tunnels by foot and by boat on a "Tunnels Tour" or delve into the darker side of the Prison's history at night on a spooky "Torchlight Tour". In addition to its guided tours, Fremantle Prison also features exhibitions in the Prison Gallery, interpretive Visitor Centre, an onsite cafe and an award-winning gift shop.

Fremantle WA

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