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  Fremantle, Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fremantle (32°03′15″S, 115°44′53″E) is a city located within the Perth metropolitan area on Australia's western coast, at the mouth of the Swan River, 19 kilometres southwest of Perth's Central Business District.
Fremantle lies on a series of limestone hills known by the Nyungar people as Booyeembara; the sandplain to the east is Gardoo.
Fremantle is the home to an AFL team, the Fremantle Football Club (colloquially known as The Dockers).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fremantle,_Western_Australia   (1344 words)

  
 Fremantle Perth Tourism
Fremantle, the maritime centre of the west boasts spectacular colonial architecture, vibrant restaurant and cafe lined streets and an energetically colourful market.
Fremantle is famed for a somewhat bohemian atmosphere and a rich history.
Fremantle was the original entry point and gateway to Western Australia and so in the beginning, Fremantle had a large European population and as it grew, the many Italian fishermen and Irish factory workers toiled alongside British immigrants.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/fremantle.html   (622 words)

  
 Fremantle Australia
Fremantle is a popular tourist location with many of the historic buildings turned into hotels and accommodation.
Fremantle has its heart and soul in the harbour and its boats, yachts and cruisers which fill it.
Fremantle Success Boat Harbour is to the southern end of the complex and is the location for the historic Fremantle Yacht Club.
www.auinfo.com /fremantle.htm   (553 words)

  
 Fremantle Perth
Fremantle is the port city of Perth Western Australia.
Fremantle harbour was engineered at the mouth of the Swan River which flows from Perth.
See the Map of Fremantle, the Western Australian Maritime Museums with relics of Dutch ship wrecks, the near by historic Round House, NEW Fremantle Maritime Museum (picture top RHS of this webpage) with submarine are worth a visit.
www.perthperth.com /fremantle   (307 words)

  
 Fremantle Australia - International Study Programs - University of Notre Dame
The first private Catholic university in Australia, NDA was founded in 1990 through an Act of the Western Australian Parliament and a Canonical statute from the Archdiocese of Perth, enacted on July 2, 1991.
Fremantle, a port city established in 1829, is located at the mouth of the Swan River on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Western Australia covers more than one-third of the Australian continent and is one of the six states and two territories that make up the commonwealth of Australia.
www.nd.edu /~intlstud/locations/australia/fremantle1.htm   (647 words)

  
 Fremantle Markets :: Links
Fremantle Trams is a four tram tourist operation conducting its business in the Perth metropolitan area of Western Australia.
Its major sphere of operation is the old Port City of Fremantle (the Port City for Perth), while it also operates a tram in Mandurah the second largest city in Western Australia.
Fremantle Trams seek to attract those, both from within all areas of Australia, as well as international visitors from all continents.
www.fremantlemarkets.com.au /links.asp   (358 words)

  
 Home - Fremantle
Fremantle, Western Australia: an intoxicating mix of caffeine, festivals and heritage.
Fremantle is a vibrant, port city situated at the mouth of the Swan River 20km down stream from Perth, the state capital of Western Australia. The city is renowned for its cosmopolitan atmosphere with strong southern European, particularly Italian, influences.
When you visit Fremantle, be sure to see the spectacular WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle Prison, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and the famous Cappuccino Strip.
www.fremantle.org.au   (277 words)

  
 Fremantle, Western Australia's historic port
Situated at the mouth of the Swan River, at the Northern end of the FUN COAST, the port city of Fremantle retains much of the character and charm of the past combined with the vibrant mix of cultures that makes up the population of this harbourside city.
Fremantle provides a perfect base for a wider ranging exploration of Perth by rail, bus or car or daily business runs to the Perth CBD.
A uniquely Fremantle experience is the enjoyment of village life while staying in fine heritage properties close to the city centre.
www.holiday-wa.net /fremantl.htm   (515 words)

  
 Commercial Diving | Scuba Gear Store Scuba Equipment
Fremantle Diving Centre is the professional choice for those marine, salvage and recovery solutions, with over 42 years experience in the underwater maintenance industry we are the professional diver choice for underwater maintenance services or underwater salvage and recovery in Western Australia.
We are based from the City of Fremantle Australia, near, Perth Western Australia and we are an experienced professional commercial diver marine, and salvage company, providing underwater marine salvage and maintenance solutions to almost all areas of Western Australia.
As an Australia Commercial dive team, we have experience in all types of commercial underwater repair work on concrete, steel, pier repairs, bitumen tanks and reservoirs in particular we have developed our own unique method of commercial vacuum cleaning water tanks, which has been proven reliable over the years.
www.fremantledivingcentre.com.au   (239 words)

  
 Fremantle travel guide - Wikitravel
Fremantle is an Indian Ocean port, clinging to the western edge of Australia, facing west towards Rottnest Island, Mauritius, and Africa.
You could claim that Fremantle is a suburb of Perth, but you'd be wrong.
The Fremantle Market - Connected, there are two sheds that houses fruit sellers and a variety of other items that you may wish to purchase, be it souvenirs or music CDs.
wikitravel.org /en/Fremantle   (1203 words)

  
 Australia Backpackers Hostel - Fremantle, Australia
Australia Backpackers is located at 4 Beach St. Fremantle Western Australia.
Australia Backpackers is a family owned and managed hostel, located just minutes walk from the bustling heart of Fremantle in Western Australia.
Located on the corner of Beach St. and Parry St. Fremantle, the hostel is about 150 meters east from the Fremantle train station and bus terminal.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/32418-Australia-Backpackers-Hostel   (406 words)

  
 Fremantle, Australia
At the end of the 19th C the construction of an artificial harbor made Fremantle an important port shipping agricultural produce and minerals.
A series of handsome buildings with richly decorated façades, including banks, offices, hotels and the market hall, bear witness to the self-confidence and wealth of late 19th C Fremantle.
Although the town is now caught up into the Perth conurbation it has preserved the atmosphere of the 19th C port and many fine buildings.
www.planetware.com /australia/fremantle-aus-wa-fm.htm   (147 words)

  
 Fremantle Submarine Base, US Navy, Fremantle, Western Australia during WW2
Exmouth Gulf in Western Australia was also considered for a while as a likely contender for a new Submarine Base.
Finally on the 3 March 1942, the USS Holland (AS3) arrived in Fremantle to establish the new Fremantle Submarine Base as home for 8 submarines of the Asiatic Fleet.
USS Euryale was stationed in Fremantle from August 1944 to early 1945.
home.st.net.au /~dunn/usnavy/fremantlesubmarinebase.htm   (1505 words)

  
 Welcome to Sails Seafood Restaurant - Fremantle, Western Australia
Yes, you can see the ocean for every point of the restaurant, however, the tables along the front window are the most popular and always the first to be booked, for this reason we advise that bookings be made for any session.
Fremantle has been an important fishing port for as long as anyone can remember.
Much of Fremantle's heritage evolves around the fishing industry, as do many of the festivals and parades.
www.sailsrestaurant.com.au /faq.htm   (655 words)

  
 Sunset Suites Fremantle - Luxury Australia
With generous spaces and attention to detail, Sunset Suites Fremantle's apartments provide short term accommodation, with a focus on relaxed luxury and classic elegance for the business traveller and discerning holiday maker alike - a delightful four star alternative.
Take an early morning swim at South Fremantle, a twilight sail or head down to the cappuccino strip for action a plenty.
The shopping in Fremantle is fantastic, books, clothes, surf wear and of course the bustling weekend markets.
www.luxuryaustralia.com.au /325   (415 words)

  
 Fremantle - City of Fremantle - Home
Fremantle is a special place renowned for its easy yet vibrant lifestyle.
The aim of Fremantle Focus is to provide you with an opportunity to explore our city of culture.
Fremantle has long been known as Western Australia's other capital.
www.fremantle.wa.gov.au   (179 words)

  
 Fremantle, Australia. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
Fremantle Station is located at the top end of Market Street, five minutes' walk north of the town centre.
Like the town itself, entertainment in Fremantle is generally a laid-back, easy-going affair – a jazzy or folksy scene, as opposed to Northbridge's techno venues.
The Sail & Anchor on South Terrace is the town's main watering hole, serving a variety of "boutique" beers (this upmarket home-brew trend originated in Fremantle).
www.hostelbookers.com /guides/australia/fremantle   (230 words)

  
 Round House, Fremantle
Australia > Western Australia > Perth > Surroundings > Fremantle
The Round House on the High Street (1830-1) was Western Australia's first prison and oldest public building.
This fortress-like structure on a limestone hill is not round but twelve-sided, with cells for the prisoners and a house for the governor.
www.planetware.com /fremantle/round-house-aus-wa-fmrh.htm   (64 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation in Fremantle, Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Holiday apartments in Fremantle are perfectly situated for anyone wishing to explore the diverse and breathtaking landscapes and exciting cosmopolitan cities of Western Australia - vacation accommodation that is ideal as either a stop-over point in a busy travelling agenda or as a base for a longer more leisurely type of Australian holiday.
Apartment rentals in Fremantle can be found within minutes of the nearest stunning beach and offer all the home comforts and modern facilities you need when you choose to rent self catering accommodation in Western Australia.
Holiday rental apartments in Fremantle also provide vacation opportunities that will appeal to people of all ages at any time of the year, as recreation and relaxation is something you can enjoy outdoors during any season in Australia.
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /fremantle.htm   (175 words)

  
 Fremantle Passenger Terminal
Fremantle Ports' Passenger Terminal, located a short walk from the centre of Fremantle on the Victoria Quay waterfront, is a major venue for international, national and local trade exhibitions and functions.
Originally completed in 1962, the Fremantle Passenger Terminal was built to cater for the large number of passenger ships bringing migrants to Australia.
Fremantle is still Western Australia's major cruise destination, with the terminal catering to about 8,000 passengers each year.
www.fremantleports.com.au /CommercialProperty/PassengerTerminal.asp   (170 words)

  
 Fremantle - maritime museum
The original timbers and treasures from the famous Dutch shipwreck, the Batavia, are on show as are displays highlighting the mystery surrounding some of Australia's oldest shipwrecks.
A replica of Australia's first ship, the Duyfken, was constructed in the museum courtyard.
The Fremantle Clipper completes a circuit around the city of Fremantle stopping at popular places of interest, offering easy access to major attractions and venues.
www.fremantle.wa.gov.au /things2c/text/maritime_museum.cfm   (347 words)

  
 Princess Cruises : Ports of Call : Perth (Fremantle), Australia
Historic Fremantle is your gateway to Perth, the capital of Western Australia.
Situated some 15 miles upriver from Fremantle on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is a growing, bustling city where soaring high rises coexist with sandstone buildings from the colonial era.
Built by convict labor in the early 19th century, this museum's exhibits trace the history of Western Australia from convict days to the present.
www.princess.com /ports/JFM_Z.html   (155 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Fremantle WA, Holiday Apartments Fremantle, Bed and Breakfasts Accommodation, Western Australia
The three self-contained cottages are situated in the grounds of the old Fremantle Prison and were built from stone quarried on site by the convicts in 1857, to be used as accommodation for the wardens of the prison.
In 1994 the cottages were completely stripped back to their original condition, and renovated in such a way that preserved their colonial features.
For instance, paintwork and stencilling were reproduced as exact copies of the original work, and clear plastic covers have been placed over the original features, with plaques detailing the history of these to clients.
www.fremantlecolonialaccommodation.com.au /bed_breakfast_perth.htm   (399 words)

  
 Fremantle Accommodation Western Australia - holiday and short term, self contained rental accommodation in Fremantle - ...
Within minutes you can find yourself in the centre of Fremantle city and its famous cappuccino strip or take a short stroll and find yourself at the beautiful swimming beach, South Beach, or at the many local restaurants and cafes, shopping facilities and tourist attractions.
ALN House is less than 2km away from the centre of the famous America's Cup winning port city, Fremantle, where you can shop to your heart's content or sample food and wine from the many award winning restaurants and cafes the town has to offer.
Not only is ALN House close to Fremantle but it is less than 5 minutes walk to the beautiful local swimming beach - South Beach and Fremantle's Sailing Club.
www.alnhouse.com   (559 words)

  
 Fremantle Tourist Bureau, Western Australia
Fremantle, recognised as the best preserved 19th century seaport in the world.
It is an experience that no visitor to WA should miss, a gourmetís delight with a wide range of different cuisines at its many cafes, restaurants and hotels.
Visit the friendly staff at Fremantle Tourist Bureau who will help with your queries the next time you are in town.
www.holiday-wa.net /freotour.htm   (175 words)

  
 Arthur Fremantle, British Coldstream Guards, visited the American Civil War as a civil war observer and witnessed the ...
Arthur Fremantle, British Coldstream Guards, visited the American Civil War as a civil war observer and witnessed the battle of Gettysburg.
Fremantle’s experience in the mud bath of Shiloh.
Fremantle’s observations on the flourishing Civil War activities Down Under.
www.colfremantle.com   (250 words)

  
 ALN House Fremantle: Perth: Fremantle Vacation Rentals Australia WT
Fremantle, set on the Indian Ocean, is one of the world's best examples of a Victorian Port.
Fremantle experienced rapid growth in the "goldrush" years, bringing new business to the port, making it a thriving community.
Fremantle was a hive of excitement and every day was like New Years Day.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1025236.htm   (1441 words)

  
 Perth Australia, Perth Western Australia, Tourist information and Maps
Fremantle is a popular spot, particularly at weekends when you will find markets, entertainment and plenty of alfresco style cafes and eateries.
The Swan Valley Region is steeped in history and is one of Western Australia's oldest wine regions.
Meanwhile, south of Perth in Fremantle things are jumping at the local nightclubs and bars.
www.perthtouristcentre.com.au   (371 words)

  
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The Fremantle Sailing Club prides itself on a 100 year plus history and heritage.
It is the largest of its kind in Australia and has been associated with various international and local races.
The Fremantle Sailing Club is very diversified in its sailing and other leisure activities.
www.fsc.com.au.cob-web.org:8888   (180 words)

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