Travel Reference
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On the hilltop outside is the Signal Station, where at 1pm daily a time ball and cannon
blast were used to alert seamen to the correct time. The ceremony is re-enacted daily;
book ahead if you want to fire the cannon.
Beneath is an impressive 1837 Whalers' Tunnel carved through sandstone and used for
accessing Bathers Beach, where whales were landed and processed.
Fremantle Arts Centre
(
www.fac.org.au
;
1 Finnerty St; 10am-5pm)
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An impressive neo-Gothic building surrounded by
lovely elm-shaded gardens, the Fremantle Arts Centre was constructed by convict labour-
ers as a lunatic asylum in the 1860s. Saved from demolition in the 1960s, it houses inter-
esting exhibitions and the 0excellent Canvas (
Click here
) cafe. During summer there are
concerts, courses and workshops.
GALLERY
Fremantle Markets
OFFLINE MAP
MARKET
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.fremantlemarkets.com.au
;
cnr South Tce & Henderson St; 8am-8pm Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun)
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Originally
opened in 1897, these colourful markets were reopened in 1975 and today draw slow-
moving crowds, combing over souvenirs like plastic boomerangs and swan-shaped mag-
nets. The fresh-produce section is a good place to stock up on snacks.
Gold Rush Buildings
Fremantle boomed during the WA gold rush in the late 19th century, and many wonderful
buildings remain that were constructed during, or shortly before, this period. High St, par-
ticularly around the bottom end, has some excellent examples including several old hotels.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Chamber of Commerce Building
(16 Phillimore St)
In its original use since 1873.
HISTORIC BUILDING
CHURCH
Fremantle Grammar School
OFFLINE MAP
HISTORIC BUILDING
GOOGLE MAP
