Fremantle - historic maritime ambience

Fremantle, recently voted the number one tourism destination in Australia by Australian Traveller Magazine, has great attractions, all within walking or cycling distance from the town centre. It is ust 20-minutes drive from Perth city. Australian fashions, fresh local produce and creative indigenous art are all on offer in Fremantle's boutiques, markets and shopping centres. There's plenty of accommodation options ranging from stunning hotels to backpackers' lodges.

Fremantle is renown for its heritage architecture and cosmopolitan charm. Every day of the week, the streets are alive with shoppers and al fresco diners, while the pubs are packed with people from around the world. Be sure to catch the weekend markets for that unique gift or for fresh produce ingredients for a special meal. Or try the fish and chips as a take-away treat or dine in some the state's most popular seafood restaurants located around Fishing Boat Harbour.

Weekends bring street performers to entertain shoppers and passers by and when you are ready for some sightseeing, check out the convict prisons and maritime museums to get the feel of the old days in this sea-faring city. The Western Australian Maritime Museum houses sailing vessels and hands-on exhibits which bring the maritime heritage to life.

Some of Fremantle's attractions:

• Western Australia Maritime Museum
• Fremantle Motor Museum
• Fremantle History and Arts Centre
• Western Australia Shipwreck Galleries
• World of Energy
• Western Australia Army Museum
• Fremantle Chocolate Factory
• The historic West End of Fremantle
• Fremantle Prison
• Fremantle Round House and Whaler's Tunnel

For more information on Fremantle visit www.fremantle.org.au