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1. Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation
- The three-masted sailing ship Leeuwin II is not only a historic replica of a ship important to Western Australia, but it is also the key component... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Book ahead for December and January day sails
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2. Little Creatures
- One of the best places for a beer in Fremantle, the Little Creatures brewery offers its own special beers, including the popular Little Creatures... read more
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3. Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
- Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is the most accessible waterside part of the port city of Fremantle, and in recent years the harbour area has been... read more
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4. Western Australian Maritime Museum
- The Western Australian Maritime Museum in Fremantle moved to a modern new home at the end of the 1990s and includes great exhibitions like Australia... read more
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5. Fremantle Prison
- Built in the 1850s by convict labor, the historic Fremantle Prison offers Day Tours showcasing prison life in tiny cells, slightly scary Candlelight... read more
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6. Western Australian Maritime Museum
This fascinating museum at the western end of Fremantle's main harbor faces straight out through tall glass panels to the Indian Ocean. The museum...
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7. Fremantle Prison
Even jails boasted attractive architecture in the 1850s. This limestone jail, built to house 1,000 inmates by convicts who no doubt ended up inside...
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8. Shipwreck Galleries
The massive remnant hulk of the Dutch ship Batavia, wrecked north of Perth in 1629, will stop you in your tracks as you enter one of the first...
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9. Fremantle History Museum
Housed in a convict-built former lunatic asylum next to the Fremantle Arts Centre, this small but densely packed museum uses lots of old photographs...
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10. New Edition Bookshop
- With a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that encourages prolonged browsing, the New Edition Bookshop lies in the heart of the Fremantle cappuccino... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Fremantle. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
