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Lace McKeeUnited Kingdom

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Day out in Fremantle, WA

Day out in Fremantle. 30 mins outside Perth, and 1 train ride from the CBD. Feels like a lovely little coastal down with lots of history. On Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays they have the Fremantle markets with lots of food stalls, great coffee & acts outside! #fremantlewa #fremantle #perth #perththingstodo #western_australia

Posted: Oct 4, 2025

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#perthonbudget ⚓🏴☠️ WA Shipwrecks Museum – Treasures Beneath the Waves 🏴☠️⚓ Nestled in Fremantle, the WA Shipwrecks Museum is Australia’s foremost maritime archaeology museum, telling the dramatic tales of shipwrecks along WA’s rugged coast 🌊. Set inside a restored 1850s Commissariat building, it’s a mix of history, mystery, and maritime wonder. ✨ Highlights ⚓ See the reconstructed remains of the Batavia, wrecked in 1629 with a gripping story of survival and mutiny. 🐚 Discover artifacts from Dutch East India Company (VOC) ships. 🏴☠️ Explore stories of pirates, sailors, and explorers who braved treacherous seas. 🎨 Family-friendly displays with ship models, cannons, and relics. 🏛️ Wander through the heritage-listed limestone building itself. 📍 Location: Cliff Street, Fremantle, Western Australia. 🎟️ Ticket Price: Free entry (donations encouraged). 🕒 Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 5 PM daily. 🚆 How to Reach: Short walk from Fremantle Train Station; parking available nearby. 💡 The WA Shipwrecks Museum is a hidden gem for history lovers, blending maritime archaeology, dramatic tales, and unique artifacts from Australia’s past. #WAShipwrecksMuseum #Fremantle #WesternAustralia #MaritimeHistory #PerthAttractions #FreeInPerth #HistoricSites #AustraliaTravel #ShipwreckStories

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#perthonbudget ⛓️🏰 Fremantle Prison – A Step Back in Time 🏰⛓️ A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s most fascinating historic landmarks. Built in the 1850s by convicts, it operated for over 130 years before closing in 1991, and today it offers immersive tours into life behind bars 🚪. ✨ Highlights 🔦 Torchlight Tour – spooky night tours filled with eerie stories. 🚶 Explore original cell blocks, solitary confinement cells, and prison yards. 🌊 Tunnels Tour – adventure underground through a labyrinth of convict-dug tunnels by boat and foot. 📜 Learn gripping stories of prisoners, escapes, and convict history. 🎨 Prison art on display, showcasing creativity within confinement. 📍 Location: 1 The Terrace, Fremantle, Western Australia. 🎟️ Ticket Price: From around AUD 22 for a day tour (specialty tours like Torchlight or Tunnels are extra). 🕒 Opening Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM daily, night tours on select evenings. 🚆 How to Reach: 10-minute walk from Fremantle Train Station, or parking available nearby. 💡 Fremantle Prison is a haunting yet fascinating journey into Australia’s convict past, offering history, mystery, and a dash of thrill. #FremantlePrison #UNESCOWorldHeritage #ConvictHistory #WesternAustralia #PerthAttractions #Fremantle #HistoricSites #AustraliaTravel

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#perthonbudget ⚓🌊 WA Maritime Museum – Stories of the Sea 🌊⚓ Located at Fremantle’s Victoria Quay, the WA Maritime Museum is a must-visit for anyone fascinated by ships, sailors, and sea adventures 🚢. It beautifully showcases Western Australia’s strong maritime history and connection to the Indian Ocean. ✨ Highlights 🚤 See the iconic America’s Cup-winning yacht, Australia II. ⚓ Explore historic boats, fishing vessels, and leisure craft. 🌊 Learn about WA’s naval defense and pearling industry. 🐟 Family-friendly exhibits on marine life and coastal exploration. 🕵️ Special tours of the HMAS Ovens submarine (moored next door). 📍 Location: Victoria Quay, Fremantle, Western Australia. 🎟️ Ticket Price: Around AUD 15 (discounts for kids, families, and concessions). HMAS Ovens submarine tour costs extra. 🕒 Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 5 PM daily. 🚆 How to Reach: Short walk from Fremantle Train Station; plenty of parking nearby. 💡 The WA Maritime Museum is a treasure chest of ocean history, perfect for families, history lovers, and anyone curious about WA’s seafaring past. #WAMaritimeMuseum #Fremantle #WesternAustralia #PerthAttractions #MaritimeHistory #OceanStories #AustraliaTravel #MuseumDay

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