The Usual Things to Do in Fremantle from Perth, Fremantle, Australia

When planning a visit to Perth, something curious happens when you start looking at things to do there. At first, you’ll see recommendations to explore Elizabeth Quay and King’s Park, which both showcase nice sides to the city. What’s curious is that you’ll soon be guided to visit two places that aren’t in Perth at all, Rottnest Island and the city of Fremantle.

Yes, despite being within the metropolitan area of Perth, Fremantle is actually its own city, with its own feel and history. Because of the proximity and difference between the two cities, a day trip to Fremantle from Perth is an excellent idea. It definitely helps that there are lots of things to do in Fremantle, from learning about the city’s history to appreciating its beaches. To help you plan a visit, here are some ideas of what to do in Fremantle in one day or more.

But before we get into the various the things to do at Fremantle, I feel like it’s worth giving you a quick overview of the city. Knowing a little about Fremantle will help make sense of your choices for spending time there.

A good place to start is the common question, is Fremantle in Perth? Well, yes and no. While the Perth Metro area has expanded to include Fremantle, or Freo as it is often known, Fremantle remains its own city. This is despite the European settlements at Perth and Fremantle both belonging to the Swan River Colony that was established in 1829 on Noongar land. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).