Fremantle is an outdoors kind of place. It’s doubly blessed with natural environments – ocean, river and parks – plus urban landscapes that reward exploration.
Witness both from up high on the Fremantle Tourist Wheel. From its vantage point on Esplanade Park, you can take in the vistas from beach to cityscape to the hive of activity at the nearby Esplanade Youth Plaza skate park.
Down at ground level, Fremantle Trams gets you right to the doorsteps of the city’s modern and heritage buildings, with knowledgeable commentary thrown in. Jump off and on again whenever the fancy takes you.
Want to get active? A bike tour with Fremantle Tours gives a glimpse into the way many locals do their town; a leisurely ride, a stop or two for refreshments and some up-close interactions with cool spots like the Containbow rainbow sculpture at the city’s entrance. If pedal power seems too genteel, consider hitching a ride on the back of a Harley for a burn down the coast with Down Under Motorcycle Tours.
For a bit of mystery and intrigue, Clue Chase offers an outdoor treasure hunt experience for up to six people. You’re given a series of challenges that take you to landmarks of interest around Fremantle, completing a mission in a set time.
Should that excite notions of war room strategy and secret missions, consider touring the World War II tunnels north of Fremantle at the Leighton Battery heritage site.
Keen to get out on the water? Take a whale watch tour in winter, or yacht charter in summer. And any old time is a great time to visit Rottnest Island. Jump on a ferry to access its many offerings, or take a charter boat for a longer ride.
The friendly staff at the Fremantle Visitor Centre are happy to help choose the right outdoor adventure for you. You can book tours online – it’s fee-free.