Walking and Cycling Trails

A stroll in and around the port city provides the perfect tempo for soaking in the real Freo. Breathtaking coastal landscapes, iconic landmarks, and jaw-dropping history are yours to explore. If you're feeling active, do as the locals do and hire a bike to zip around in, then park up your wheels for closer look.

Admire colonial buildings contrasted against striking street art. When refreshment calls take a dip in the beautiful Indian Ocean or choose from one of the diverse range of cafes, bars or restaurants on offer and sit back and take in the sights. You can also join a guided walking or cycling tour.

Self-guided walking trails 

DISCOVER FREMANTLE  

Visit 12 iconic locations across Fremantle including the Cappuccino Strip, Fremantle Markets, 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

Bathers 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. 

PRE-LOVED TRAIL

Whether you know them as recycled/second-hand/charity/thrift stores, Fremantle is a treasure trove for pre-loved items. There are a number of stores offering sustainable fashion clothing, homewares, vintage items and quirky knick-knacks. Download our Pre-Loved Trail for a map of their current locations.

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 Bathers 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. There are various routes you can ride around the scenic Swan and Canning Rivers, 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 to Fremantle, taking in stunning views of the Swan River along the way? It's a great route for those keen on two-wheeled exploration.  

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.