50 Ways to Freo

Night owl or early bird. Water lover or land dweller. Foodie, artist, or all. Fremantle is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of place, where moments can unfold in countless magical ways. In the spirit of celebrating our Port City, we’ve compiled 50 Ways to experience Fremantle. Some you’ll recognise. Some might surprise you. All unmistakably Fremantle. Share your way. #50WaysToFreo

Category

Events & Festivals   ·   Family Friendly

Creating core memories in Freo this winter school holidays.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Stopping in at Chicho before heading to the Round House for the cannon fire.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Grabbing fresh fruit and veg at the oldest market in Australia.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Getting up close with the boat that put Freo on the map.

Events & Festivals   ·   Family Friendly

Meeting characters of all kinds (some with strings attached).

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Dropping in at the Esplanade Youth Plaza.

Events & Festivals   ·   Local Lifestyle

Settling in for Sunday arvo music at Strange Company.

Local Lifestyle   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Taking your paddle board out to the South Beach pontoon.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Settling friendly rivalries over ten‑pin bowling and mini golf.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Catching first light with your toes in the sand.

Events & Festivals   ·   Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Rolling up for barefoot bowls at North Freo Bowlo.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Realising you’re standing where legends started.

Local Lifestyle

Finding a sunny spot to hang on a beautiful day.

Local Lifestyle

Catching Flagmantle Fever at a local pub.

Arts & Culture   ·   Events & Festivals

Finding your new favourite band at Mojos.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Knowing that you can beat the Banh Mi rush at the Fremantle Markets by texting your order.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Going underground to discover a unique part of Fremantle history.

Local Lifestyle

Starting your night at Flaming Galah, where everyone's welcome.

Local Lifestyle   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Heating up in the sauna before a cold plunge in the ocean.

Local Lifestyle

Finding your flow by the coast at Loop Yoga.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Deciding between the Containbow or the Tourist Wheel for that iconic Freo selfie.

Arts & Culture   ·   Family Friendly

Running away to join the circus (for the day).

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Making it a staycation, because your next holiday is closer than you think.

Local Lifestyle

Ordering a coffee to go, staying for the chats.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Finding Freo's best fishing spots.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Debating whether they're dinosaurs or giraffes from the deck at Gage Roads.

Local Lifestyle

Savouring a sundowner at Patio, with your dog in tow.

Events & Festivals   ·   Family Friendly

Journeying through a LEGO inspired time travel tour of Fremantle with FREO BUILDS.

Local Lifestyle

Getting your hands on the pistachio croissant at Common Bakery.

Arts & Culture   ·   Family Friendly

Turning down a laneway to find a masterpiece in progress.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Taking it slow through the West End’s heritage buildings.

Events & Festivals   ·   Local Lifestyle

Bar hopping without leaving the building at The Old Synagogue.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Seeing Freo from a different angle on the Fremantle Tourist Wheel.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Hiring goggles and a snorkel from The Bucket Diver and heading to Rottnest for the day.

Local Lifestyle

Tasting a selection of locally brewed beer.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Watching vintage cars cruise the Cappuccino Strip.

Events & Festivals

Following the truffle trail at the Fremantle Truffle Festival.

Local Lifestyle   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Swimming with the Port Beach Polar Bears - rain, hail or shine.

Arts & Culture   ·   Family Friendly

Spending an afternoon getting lost in bookshops.

Local Lifestyle

Finding Freo's secret spaces you never knew existed.

Local Lifestyle

Trying on a whole new look at one of Freo's many vintage stores.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Knowing your Flipside burger will find you next door at Mrs Brown Bar.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Tucking into seafood straight off the boats at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

Events & Festivals   ·   Local Lifestyle

Learning the art of gin-making with some of the industry's best.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Packing a picnic and heading to a Freo park with the family.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Kitting out the whole family for the beach at South Beach Boardies.

Events & Festivals   ·   Local Lifestyle

Catching up-and-coming talent at open mic night at Running With Thieves.

Arts & Culture   ·   Events & Festivals

Discovering Nyoongar art and stories at Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Family Friendly   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Buying bathers from Three Stories and heading straight to Manjaree.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Eating your way around the world, without having to leave the city.

Arts & Culture   ·   Events & Festivals

Soaking up live music at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre.

Arts & Culture   ·   Local Lifestyle

Meeting the faces behind Freo’s independent retailers - dogs and all.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Uncovering the stories beneath the surface at the WA Shipwrecks Museum.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Grabbing a pint and soaking in the harbour at Little Creatures.

Heritage   ·   Local Lifestyle

Finding the best seat in the house, on the rooftop.

Nature & Outdoors

Sailing into golden hour with Charter 1.

Arts & Culture   ·   Local Lifestyle

Discovering your creative side with local artists at Winterwares.

Arts & Culture   ·   Local Lifestyle

Supporting makers at PIAZZA, where creativity happens in real time.

Events & Festivals   ·   Local Lifestyle

Line Dancing at Honky Tonk with the Cherry Steppers.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Slowing down and watching the world go by.

Family Friendly   ·   Local Lifestyle

Blowing off steam with axe throwing at MANIAX.

Family Friendly   ·   Heritage

Stepping back in time on a tour of Western Australia's oldest public building.

Local Lifestyle   ·   Nature & Outdoors

Kicking off the weekend with a bagel and a quick dip in South Freo.