Walking and Cycling Trails
A stroll in and around the port city provides the perfect tempo for getting a feel for Fremantle. Breathtaking coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks and jaw-dropping history are yours to explore. If you're feeling active, do Freo like the locals do and hire a bike to get around then park up your wheels for closer exploration.
Admire colonial buildings contrasted against striking street art. When refreshment calls take a dip in the beautiful Indian Ocean or sample one of Fremantle’s diverse range of cafes, bars or restaurants. You can also join one of our guided walking or cycling tours.
Self-guided walking trails
DISCOVER FREMANTLE
Visit 12 iconic locations across Fremantle including Fremantle Markets, Cappuccino Strip, Fremantle Prison, WA Maritime Museum, the heritage-listed West End and Esplanade Reserve.
STREET ART
Fremantle is renowned for its collection of street art. The latest line up counts 40 artists who use the urban realm as their canvas. Explore Fremantle, meandering through neighbourhoods to find artworks honouring well known characters contributing to the city’s social commentary.
STREET GALLERY FREMANTLE PROJECT
Discover work by Fremantle's local creatives in this free, ongoing, walkable exhibition series in Fremantle’s beautiful shopfront galleries. The Street Gallery Fremantle Project showcases local work in unoccupied shopfronts which have been converted to attractive gallery spaces. The Street Gallery (SG) series continuously evolves as featured artists, works and locations change. Download the map and wander the exhibition.
MANJAREE TRAIL
Bather’s Bay offers a refreshing coastal walk and a fascinating insight into Fremantle’s cultural significance for the Whadjuk (local indigenous people). Manjaree is the name that the Whadjuk gave to the area around Fremantle near the limestone hill area at Arthur Head. In the local Whadjuk dialect it translates to 'fair exchange'. Start at Kidogo Arthouse where a series of interpretive signs explain the Noongar seasons, bush tucker, trade and other customs relevant to Manjaree.
FREMANTLE CEMETERY HERITAGE WALK TRAIL
Sample Fremantle’s history and pay homage to Fremantle locals, such as AC/DC’s front man Bon Scott, bushranger Moondyne Joe and engineer CY O’Connor. Pass by the gravesites of notable and notorious West Australians who all in their own way contributed to Fremantle’s rich heritage. The trail is easy to walk and takes around one and a half hours to complete.
FREMANTLE MARKETS HERITAGE TRAIL
Gain an insight into the market's unique place in the city’s history. Discover the bustling atmosphere, grand Victorian heritage architecture and intriguing tales that lie behind one of the most visited and famous attractions in Fremantle.
FREMANTLE FISHING BOAT HARBOUR
Three short trails will guide you through the famous Fishing Boat Harbour. Explore crayfishing boats, the boardwalks, Little Creatures Brewery, the Sardine Wharf and several public artworks.
A TREK THROUGH TIME
Move between the WA Shipwrecks and Maritime Museums with this fantastic family-friendly trail, and pass historic landmarks including the Round House, Whaler’s Tunnel and Bather’s Beach.
Self guided cycling trails
FREMANTLE HIGHLIGHTS CYCLING TRAIL (7.5 km)
Discover the rich history of Fremantle as you ride through this historic town and port city. From convict and colonial heritage to arts, food, culture and one-of-a-kind harbour views, this trail is a great way to get a taste of everything that Fremantle has to offer.
INDIAN OCEAN EXPLORER CYCLING TRAIL
Cycle along the stunning Indian Ocean coast from Fremantle to Cottesloe. You'll ride through Fremantle’s historic West End, the working port, across the Swan River into North Fremantle and onto a coastal cycle path taking in some of Perth’s most iconic stretches of beach including Port, Leighton and Cottesloe. Bring your bathers for a dip or two along the way.
RIDE AROUND THE RIVERS
Explore parts of North and East Fremantle as you follow this route along the Swan River. This map shows various routes you can ride around the scenic Swan and Canning Rivers. It will also help you gauge how long it will take to travel a particular distance, with most people able to cover 10km in 30-40 minutes.
PERTH TO FREMANTLE (25km)
Did you know that you can cycle all the way from Perth city to Fremantle, taking in stunning views of the Swan River along the way? This map shows a great route for those keen to explore on two wheels.
Mountain Biking
BOOYEEMBARA PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
The Booyeembara Park Mountain Bike Trails located at 94 Stevens Street, White Gum Valley are the first of their kind in WA. The park is home to WA's first micro-downhill trails which have been designed to suit a variety of users from beginners to advanced.
The black trail is recommended for experienced riders with good skills and features advanced elements like drops, tabletops, shark fins and a wooden wall ride. The blue trail is for intermediate riders with some technical skills and features large tabletops, hip jumps, berms and rollers. For beginners, the pump track has been designed to practice and build skills before hitting the trails.
