Places of Interest


Fremantle is bursting with culture, flavours, and entertainment. Taste your way through boutique beer at one of the great micro-breweries or indulge in fine quality coffee along the Cappuccino Strip. Whilst attending the 2024 AASE/WAESPAA Conference, we recommend you extend your stay in Fremantle to experience what the region has to offer. Below are some recommendations of our favourite places to visit, explore, eat and drink in Fremantle.

For further information, click the heading of each location.


Fremantle Markets 

Step inside the Fremantle Markets and enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of over a hundred years of vibrant culture and heritage.

Listen carefully and you just might hear the horse and carts of yesteryear, arriving at the markets full to the brim of fresh fruit and vegetables.


Fremantle Prison

The WA Shipwrecks Museum is recognised as the foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere.

The Museum is housed in the convict-built, 1850s-era Commissariat building, which has since been restored to its historic glory. Steeped in history, the galleries house hundreds of relics from ships wrecked along WA’s treacherous coastline.


Fishing Boat Harbour

As Perth’s premier destination for tourists and locals, the laid-back atmosphere of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is perfect for your next day out or holiday escape. Uniquely positioned between the ocean and the sea, our working harbour is surrounded by world-class restaurants featuring some of WA’s freshest seafood as well as bars, entertainment and accommodation. Each location boasts panoramic water views and offers a truly unique atmosphere. Set between the Esplanade Park and the sandy shores of Bathers Beach, come and explore Perth’s favourite urban hub and nature-filled getaway.

 

WA Maritime Museum 

Discover the vast riches of Western Australia’s maritime history.

Perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean, the WA Maritime Museum is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal city and port.

See the significant historic objects and vessels that highlight WA’s sporting, sailing and adventure heritage, including the America’s Cup winning yacht, Australia II and Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour.


WA Shipwrecks Museum

The WA Shipwrecks Museum is recognised as the foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere.

The Museum is housed in the convict-built, 1850s-era Commissariat building, which has since been restored to its historic glory. Steeped in history, the galleries house hundreds of relics from ships wrecked along WA’s treacherous coastline.

Fremantle Arts Centre

Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC), one of Western Australia's major arts organisations and best-loved local facilities, offers a rich program of exhibitions, residencies, courses, music and events. 

FAC is an ambitious organisation with high quality programming recognised on a local, national and international level. Housed in a convict build neo-Gothic style building from 1860, and set in beautiful gardens, FAC is also a fascinating heritage site. 


Restaurants and Bars

Tonic and Ginger
92 South Terrace


Char Char
44b Mews Road


Manuka Woodfire Kitchen
134 High Street


Bread in Common
43 Packenham Street


Northbridge Brewing Co
44 Lake Street


Freo Harbour Bar
Victoria Quay, E Shed Markets


Ronnie Nights
75-77 Market Street