Destination Profile - Fremantle, Western Australia
Fremantle has a population of 25,000 and is approximately 20 km south of Perth. It is the sea port of Perth.
Fremantle has been recognised as the best-preserved example of a 19th century port streetscape in the world. It has Western Australia's largest collection of heritage-listed buildings many of which house attractions, museums, offices, art galleries and shops. Maritime experiences include a visit to the working Fishing Boat Harbour and Fremantle Port as well as the Maritime Museum which houses the Batavia exhibit, one of the top maritime archaeological exhibits in the world.
In the days of the big passenger ships, Fremantle was known as the gateway to Australia. Along came jet travel and the gate all but closed. Then in 1987 the port city became the centre of world attention during the Australian defence of the America's Cup.
Happily, today it has retained all of its old charm: its situation at the mouth of the Swan River, its picturesque old buildings, its cultural diversity and what its longtime residents still call the Fremantle feeling. This sets it apart from the capital, Perth.
Fremantle is once again a busy port, host to a big fishing fleet as well as container ships and, in recent years, the occasional big cruise vessel. It maintains a vibrant commercial life closely related to its new image as a desirable tourist destination. However, it has retained its cosmopolitan nature and preserved its identity, largely through the good sense and dedication of its modern-day civic fathers.
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