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Holidays by the sea | 3 Days

13 October 2021

Make memories with this three day family itinerary by the seaside. Explore Fremantle on bikes learn about the Whadjuk people, enjoy the European flavours at family friendly restaurants and uncover stories of Western Australia’s history and this historic town.

DAY 1 | Morning

Drop your bags at your hotel mid-morning to allow plenty of time for exploring. You'll have plenty of space for the whole family in one of Fremantle's self-contained apartments. Choose Be.Fremantle* if you want to be close to action in the Downtown area, with ocean and harbour views from every apartment.

DAY 1 | Lunch

Fishing Boat Harbour, just up the road, is the perfect place to kick off your family holiday by the sea. Enjoy lunch at one of the seafood restaurants lining the boardwalk. Cicerello’s giant fish tanks are a hit with the kids. Thrill seekers love a ride on Cicerello's Jet Adventures.

DAY 1 | Afternoon

Run off lunch at the Esplanade Reserve playground just across the railway line. Look both ways before you cross–if you’re lucky you’ll see a freight train chugging through the city and the drivers always wave to the kids. On the Western side of the railway line is Bathers Beach, Freo’s inner city and best kept secret beach.

Take a selfie with the iconic sculpture 'Bella’ basking in the sun at the Southern side of Bathers Beach House. On the beach side of Kidogo Arthouse is the first signpost for the Manjaree Trail. Manjaree is the name that the Whadjuk (local indigenous people) gave to this area.

DAY 1 | Evening

Back to the hotel for a refresh before dinner. It’s a 15 minute walk across the Esplanade Park and north along Collie Street to the famous Cappuccino Strip. Fremantle’s original Italian influences are evident at the line-up of eateries. Sandrino’s, Pizza Bella Roma, Benny’s and the Capri are just a few of the local family favourites.

DAY 2 | Breakfast

An early start for breakfast and retracing your steps to Collie Street for a stop at Duck Duck Bruce. As you cross Marine Terrace look out for the old shoreline trail at the corner of Collie Street. It’s Fremantle’s original shoreline. Remarkable to think the entire park land behind you sits on reclaimed land.

DAY 2 | Morning

After breakfast turn left outside the cafe and head up Collie Street to South Terrace. Make your way to the Fremantle Visitor Centre in Walyalup Koort to pick up a copy of the Fremantle Highlights cycling trail for a self-paced tour of Fremantle by bike (or check out more walking and cycling trails). You can hire bikes from various spots around the city or there is limited free bike hire available at Fremantle Visitor Centre. 

DAY 2 | Lunch

Stop for lunch at FOMO before cycling off to Fremantle Arts Centre to browse the galleries or choose a souvenir of your visit from the gift shop FOUND. It’s stocked with locally made and designed wares.

DAY 2 | Afternoon

Back on the bikes to pick up the cycle trail through Fremantle’s East End and onto the Waterfront neighbourhood. Look for dolphins enjoying the waters of Fremantle Harbour. Returning to the hotel, make a stop at WA Shipwreck Museum, the foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere. Entry is by gold coin donation. Batavia Shipwreck is a must see.

DAY 2 | Evening

Dinner at Joy Kitchen* on Marine Terrace is a 4-minute ride from the hotel along Mews Road. There’ll be something on the menu for everyone. 

DAY 3 | Morning

Check out 10 am and leave your bags at the hotel so you’re free to explore Freo for the day. 

Head back to a shared path hugging the railway line head left towards Victoria Quay. Stop at the Round House–WA’s oldest building. It's perched high on the limestone cliffs with views over the West End and out to Rottnest Island.

Back on the bikes towards the Fremantle Port Authority building and look for the statue of CY O’Connor, the famous engineer who built the harbour and the pipeline that carries water to the goldfields. Turn left along the quay–stop for a look at the STS Leeuwin II (when in port) on your way to your next stop...

DAY 3 | Afternoon

You could spend a full afternoon exploring WA Maritime Museum. This waterfront museum houses unique galleries and many iconic vessels from WA’s maritime history, including Australia II (the winning America’s Cup yacht), an Oberon class submarine–HMAS Ovens and Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour.

Treat yourself to a seafood feast and a cold drink at Gage Roads and watch iconic container ships go by while the kids play in the eipc playground!

 

*Reservations may be required at hospitality venues and entry fees apply at attractions.

Cicerello's Fish Tank
South Beach Bikes
South Beach Bikes
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure berthed in Port
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure berthed in Port
Family day out
Fishing Boat Harbour
Fishing at South Mole