Fremantle & Rottnest
Region Information
Fremantle
The colourful port city of Fremantle lies 25 minutes south of Western Australia’s capital city of Perth at the mouth of the Swan River. Famed for its rich cultural heritage, entertainment, maritime links and alfresco lifestyle, Fremantle’s (or ‘Freo’ as it is known to locals) is a popular destination for visitors.
Experience its vibrant café culture, wander the historic Victorian streetscapes and witness the spectacular Indian Ocean backdrop especially at dusk. Find out why Fremantle is one of the most visited place in Western Australia.
For information about what’s on, things to see & do, events & festivals, arts & culture, cafés and restaurants and of course the boutique shopping go to www.fremantlestory.com.au.
Rottnest Island
Just 19 km off the coast of Perth, but an entire world away, lies the sunny holiday island of Rottnest. Blessed with a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, dazzling marine life and some of the world's finest beaches and pristine bays, Rottnest Island is Western Australia's very own island getaway.
The island earned its curious name when in 1696, Dutch explorer, William de Vlamingh, mistook the island's unusual marsupial population for common rats and named it Rottnest - literally translating to 'rats nest'. Today, having a photo taken alongside the 'rats' - known as Quokkas - is one of the main highlights for visitors to the island.
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