Well-known for its maritime history and the largest convict-built prison in Australia, Perth's port city of Fremantle is also well-known for supporting the arts, from local to national (and some international) artists. Freo is a must-visit for all tourists and a popular choice for a day or night out among the locals.
Re: Ferry from Perth to Fremantle? There is no public transport ferry service from Perth/Freo & vice versa. You can however take a scenic cruise with operators such as Captain Cook Cruises.
Top 10 free & cheap things to do in Fremantle
- Fremantle Markets.
- Street performers.
- Hostel activities.
- Hire a bike.
- Visit the beaches.
- Take a culture tour.
- Fish and Chips by the harbour.
- Little Creatures Brewery.
The Margaret River region is one of the most popular destinations in Western Australia and is world-renowned for its outstanding wineries, but is an amazing place to check out even if you are not a oenophile: it also offers stunning beaches, natural wonders and unique landmarks.
Buses & Trains. Transperth is Perth's public transport network, helping people get around the city by train, bus or ferry. There are three train stations in the city; Perth Station, Perth Underground and Elizabeth Quay. You can travel on any bus with the City of Perth for free.
With a smaller population, great weather year round and a convenient location to stunning beaches it is no wonder that the lifestyle is coveted by visitors that come here. Unlike other cities, Perth is a compact city with easy accessibility to major tourism attractions, beaches and parks and gardens.
For a perfect weekend in Perth, begin with a scenic walk, drive or bike ride along Fraser Avenue down to Kings Park. One of the biggest inner-city parks in the world, larger than New York City's Central Park, a 180 degree panorama of the river and cityscape against the backdrop of the mighty Darling Range awaits.
I think 3/4 days in Perth will be ample. Roughly one day Fremantle, one day Perth hills/Swan Valley and one day Perth City.
Best Times to Visit Perth. The best time to visit Perth is in September, October or November when the city is aglow with the colors and perfumes of spring and sunny days are uninterrupted by rain. December through February constitutes Perth's summertime and is marked by scorching temperatures.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, with a population of almost 2 million people, and is famous for being the most isolated city in the world, completely surrounded by Australian nature: the Indian Ocean on one side and the Australian outback on the other.
The beaches in Fremantle are:
Bathers Beach: Fremantle. Port Beach: North Fremantle. Leighton Beach: North Fremantle. River Beach: North Fremantle.The best place to stay in Perth is the Central Business District in the city centre, which surrounds the meandering Swan River and follows it to the sparkling and glittering Indian Ocean.
The distance between Perth and Fremantle is 16 km. The road distance is 21.2 km.
Perth's best swimming beaches
Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth's premier summer locations. Its pristine white beach is great for swimming and it also has beautiful, elevated grassed areas overlooking the beach and a huge choice of cool cafes and restaurants. Scarborough Beach is well served by public transport.Public Transport
Train service runs from approximately 5 am to past midnight, generally at least one train every half fifteen minutes during the day. Travel time from between Perth and Fremantle is about 30 minutes. One way fare (as of May 2013) is A$4.For a city once known mostly for its endless sunshine and pristine beaches, Perth has established itself as one of the world's coolest travel destinations without, apparently, even having to try.
The Top 10 Things To Do In Fremantle, Perth
- The Roundhouse. The oldest building still standing in Western Australia today is the twelve-sided Roundhouse.
- Fremantle Prison.
- Fremantle Arts Centre.
- Fremantle Markets.
- The Shipwreck Galleries.
- Western Australian Maritime Museum.
- Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
Perth is a safe city for the most part, but there are some train lines that it is best to avoid unless you are with a group of people. The Armadale line can get scary at night with some intimidating individuals on the ride. Other spots to avoid traveling to at night include Rockingham, Victoria Park and Kwinana.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Fremantle is to taxi which costs $45 - $55 and takes 20 min.
TRAIN FARES:
you will be charged a 2-zone fare. Fremantle to Perth and Perth to Fremantle is currently a 2-zone fare, which is around $7.40 return trip paying with cash and $6.00 using a SmartRider Card. For $9.00 you can have unlimited travel on all buses, trains and ferrys for the full day.There is no direct connection from Perth Airport (PER) to Fremantle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Perth Airport (PER) to Fremantle via Wright St - Belmont Forum Shopping Ctr, Oats St Bus Rd Stand 2, Oats Street Stn Platform 1, and Perth Stn Platform 7 in around 1h 38m.
Fremantle (suburb) Fremantle is a Western Australian port city located at the mouth of the Swan River, and is situated 18 km from the capital Perth. Fremantle was one of the original townships of the Swan River Colony established in 1829.
A Standard SmartRider costs $20, giving you $10 of travel. These can be purchased from ticket machines at train stations and ferry jetties, and from bus drivers. In addition to single trip tickets, there are also cost-saving DayRider or FamilyRider tickets available for groups.
Freo is a must-visit for all tourists and a popular choice for a day or night out among the locals.
- The Roundhouse.
- Fremantle Prison.
- Fremantle Arts Centre.
- Fremantle Markets.
- The Shipwreck Galleries.
- Western Australian Maritime Museum.
- Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
Fremantle, or as it was first known as “The Swan River Colony" and founded in 1829 and established as a "free settlement" when approximately four hundred settlers (civilian and military) arrived on the HMS Sulphur and Parmelia in June 1829.
You can often find free parking spaces near the Fremantle Arts Centre -- cnr Ord & Finnerty Streets. If there are no spaces on Ord Street go up Finnerty St - there usually are some free spaces up the hill. Just be careful as there are some 2 hour bays - but most are all day.
Top 10 Things to do in Perth at night
- Enjoy a Perth dinner cruise on the Swan River.
- Discover Perth's small bars on a walking tour.
- iFLY Indoor Skydiving Perth.
- Sit down for an elegant dinner at the C Revolving Restaurant.
- Eat your way around the world at the Twilight Hawkers Markets.
- Watch a show at His Majesty's Theatre.
From 1 January until 2 February there will be ten dinosaurs to be found at key locations around the city, including the Fremantle Markets, Fremantle Prison and Fishing Boat Harbour. The animatronic dinosaurs, which move and roar, include the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex and everyone's favourite herbivore Triceratops.
- Penguin Island. Spend a few hours or even a full day on this island just off the mainland.
- Wave Rock. This isn't exactly in the heart of the city, but adults will be able to appreciate this magnificent work of nature, Wave Rock.
- Rottnest Island.
- Pinnacles Desert.
- Perth Zoo.
- Swan Valley.
- Margaret River.
- Caversham Wildlife Park.
