The Totally Lit Trail has set sail (finished) for 2026. Join us next year during the spring school holidays.
Ahoy, mateys! Join the hunt for hidden treasure at the TOTALLY LIT TRAIL this October school holidays.
Set sail on a swashbuckling journey through Walyalup | Fremantle, following a treasure map to six exciting locations across the city. Complete pirate-themed challenges, uncover hidden surprises, and collect a special treasure at every stop. Gather all six to complete the collection and earn bragging rights as a true treasure hunter.
Running from 5 to 11 October, this FREE school holiday activity is the perfect way for young explorers to discover stories, adventure and pirate booty around Fremantle. Register your crew below!
- FREE LIMITED EDITION SIX-PIECE MAGNETIC ILLUSTRATION by local author and illustrator James Foley.
- GUIDED TRAIL MAP
- ACTIVITIES ALONG THE WAY*
- 5-11 OCTOBER 2026, 10-2PM DAILY, FREE EVENT
*Free children's activities will be happening at PIAZZA Fremantle, Esplanade Hotel and the WA Shipwreck Museum from 10am-2pm.
🏴☠️ Pirate attire is highly encouraged but not necessary. The more bootstraps, bandanas and eye patches, the better!
1. BOOK FREE TICKETS
Registrations are open! Free tickets are only required for children. Adults can accompany children without any need for tickets.
Need more information? We have created a FAQ to help answer any of the questions you are wondering.
2. START YOUR TRAIL
Start your journey at 🏛️ Fremantle Town Hall 🏛️ where you’ll pick up your map and begin your treasure hunt through the heart of the city. There are kids' activities along the way.
Look for your treasure on the following recommended trail:
🎨 PIAZZA Fremantle
🗺️ Maritime & Travel Bookshop
🐟 Blobfish Paper Co.
📚 Paper Bird Children's Books and Arts
🏨 Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
🏴☠️ WA Shipwrecks Museum
3. FILL OUT THE SURVEY
Tell us how we did! The Totallly Lit Trail is presented by the City of Fremantle at part of the 2026 Totally Lit Festival. Share your feedback HERE and go in the draw to win some great prizes.
The Totally Lit Trail is part of the Totally Lit – Adventures in the Port City festival.
From 2-16 October, the festival will take over Walyalup | Fremantle's streets, bars, beaches and other unexpected places with imaginative and fun new ways to engage with writers, writing and storytelling. With nearly 60 events to choose from, get excited and join us in WA's city of literature this October.
