Fremantle WA 6160
(Pop:9 500)
Pic: by Chewy m
'Freo' is a sophisticated and remarkable port and tourist town 18 km s-w of Perth. Interesting historic buildings, elegant hotels and countless cafes & restaurants balance the industrial area around the docks. Established in 1929 by Capt Fremantle as a whaling & fishing settlement, the arrival of British convicts in 1850 helped boost the population and construction in the area. Fremantle Gaol, Fremantle Arts Centre & 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. Fremantle Markets held Fri/Sat/Sun. Fremantle International Jazz Festival (Jan), Fremantle Seafood Celebration (Feb), Fremantle Street Arts Festival (Apr), Blessing of the Fleet (Oct), Fremantle Festival (Nov).
Accommodation:
Fremantle has over half a dozen hotels, many B&Bs, holiday apartments and 3 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Town Hall Kings Sq. Tel (08) 9431 7878.
Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (29 km n-e).
Hospital:
Fremantle Hospital & Health Service, Alma St, Fremantle. Tel (08) 9431 3333.

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