Fremantle for island hopping adventurers

Using Fremantle as the starting point for island hopping adventures to Carnac and Rottnest Island, this three day itinerary explores the waters and islands off the coast.

DAY 1 

MORNING

Drop your bags at your hotel and head straight back out to Cicerello’s Landing for your first adventure aboard a prebooked island tour or charter to explore Carnac or Rottnest Island*.

Carnac Island is an A-class Nature Reserve between Garden Island and Rottnest Island teaming with wildlife including sealions and bottlenose dolphins.

DAY 1 

EVENING

Returning to Fremantle in the early evening settle into your hotel and freshen up for dinner at one of Fremantle’s restaurants. Fishing Boat Harbour continues the watery theme with a choice of seafood restaurants overlooking the harbour.  Finish off with a beer at the famous Little Creatures Brewery or venture to Gage Roads Brewery overlooking the Port. 

DAY 2 

MORNING

It’s an early morning ferry to Rottnest Island to squeeze in a full day of exploring. Rottnest Express* and Sealink* provide ferry services to and from the island every day from Victoria Quay. In 25 minutes, you’ll be on WA’s favourite holiday island.

First stop is the famous bakery at Rottnest Island Settlement, it’s a short walk from the jetty in Thompson Bay. Pick up breakfast and everything you need for picnic lunch. 

The Island Explorer hop on hop off bus is a great way to see the island at your own pace. The service leaves every 30 minutes and you can jump on and off at 19 different stops including all the top beaches, bays and Wadjemup Lighthouse. Keep an eye out for the world’s friendliest marsupial and Rotto ambassador, the quokka, and the colony of long-nosed fur seals at the western end of the island.

DAY 2

AFTERNOON

The ferry back to the mainland offers a stunning view of Perth’s coastline. Port and starboard lighthouses welcome you back to Fremantle and the WA Maritime Museum glitters in the afternoon light. 

DAY 2

EVENING

It’s up to the rooftops for a pre-dinner drink at the National Hotel at the corner of High and Market Street and check out the 360-degree sunset views over the West End (and on a clear day out to Rottnest). Dinner at Lions and Tigers on Bannister Street. 

After dinner drinks at one of Freo’s small bars. There’s plenty to choose from; Ronnie Nights on Market Street, Jungle Bird on the corner of High Street, Republic of Fremantle at the northern end of Pakenham Street. Or head west on High Street and left down Henry to knock on the door of Freo’s very own pirate bar, Darling Darling.

DAY 3

MORNING

A leisurely start with breakfast at Moore & Moore Café on Henry Street will set you in good stead for a walking tour with In Culture Tours, Fremantle History Walking Tour or Two Feet & a Heartbeat. For something different you might try a photography tour with Peter Zuvela. 

DAY 3

LATE LUNCH

Covering some ground will leave you ready for lunch. There’s a raft of delicious eateries lining Market Street and South Terrace. 

DAY 3

AFTERNOON

Walk off your lunch browsing the boutique shops along Market and High Streets in the West End for a momento of your adventures in Fremantle.

*Bookings essential for tours, ferry services and restaurants.