FREMANTLE ITINERARIES

8AM // BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

Base yourself in Fremantle’s West End and begin the day with a bout of open-air shopping as you uncover boutique after boutique lining the streets of this heritage precinct.

In the heart of the West End along High Street find a wealth of gems before venturing to Market Street.

12PM // LUNCH

Select from a smorgasbord of seafood restaurants for lunch along the waterfront at Fishing Boat Harbour. The iconic Little Creatures Brewery is a family favourite.

4PM // DRINKS

Rest up at your accommodation before jumping on the last Friday tour and tasting at Republic of Fremantle distillery, crowned Bar of the Year at the 2022 WA Good Food Guide Awards.

6PM // DINNER

With so many sophisticated dining options available you’ll be spoilt for choice. Sumptuous share plates at the architecture award-winner and lavishly lofty Bread in Common is one top option. Nieuw Ruin may also pique your interest with its small but impressive menu and eclectic wine list; or there’s the rustic-meetsindustrial Who’s Your Mumma.

9PM // LATE NIGHT

Fremantle’s small bar scene is ablaze with lively options. Meet the evening in style at the seafarers’ sanctuary Darling Darling, where peanuts litter the floor and its rum old fashioneds are among the best. Dance into the night with live DJ beats and excellent cocktails at the West End’s late-night venue Ronnie Nights. Also try Fremantle Social, Clancy’s Fish Pub, and Mojo’s (North Fremantle) if you’re in the mood for tunes.

9AM // FREMANTLE MARKETS

Wake up in one of the quaint limestone cottages of Warders Hotel, with Block 1 built in 1851 to house warders of the nearby Fremantle Prison. Or, opt for the iconic Esplanade Hotel, steeped in heritage from its 1850s origins and enjoying sweeping views of Esplanade Reserve,

Adjacent to Warders, visit the bustling Victorian era Fremantle Markets (Fri–Sun) for a freshly roasted espresso or squeezed orange juice and Dutch pancakes or an egg brioche sandwich from a local vendor. Enjoy tunes from talented buskers while perusing trinkets, soaps, teas, jewellery, and all sorts found throughout its stalls.

10AM // FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE

Lose yourself in an Alice in Wonderland-like labyrinth as you explore the historic Fremantle Art Centre’s current exhibition/s. Discover the arts courses available that week and peruse the artisan store before sitting in the front garden to enjoy a bite to eat.

12PM // LUNCH

Fremantle is renowned for its rich pub culture. The National Hotel is a classic. Enjoy alfresco dining at this beautifully restored heritage building or sweeping views from its lush rooftop garden bar.

1.30PM // FREMANTLE PRISON

Winner of a gold medal at the recently announced Australian Tourism Awards, Fremantle Prison offers one of the country’s best tour experiences available.

Pick your own Prison Tour Package to explore Fremantle Prison’s history as a maximumsecurity gaol from 1887 to 1991 and hear the harrowing tales of some of the prison’s most notorious inmates.

7PM // DINNER

Dine at Tonic + Ginger for a feast of Southeast Asian fusion food inside Western Australia’s first synagogue, built in 1902. Indulge in an evening cocktail at The Old Synagogue’s underground cocktail bar L’Chaim.