Fremantle, Western Australia. Proclaimed a city on July 1, 1998, this rapidly expanding regional centre now has a population of 28 000 people. The city is located on the site of the first every settlement in Western Australia and is settled upon Princess Royal Harbour in the King George Sound, one of six of the world's largest natural harbours in terms of size, depth and shelter.
Stunning views are obtained from many high vantage points. The city has a great culture and the surrounding hinterland is filled with spectacular attractions. Whales are frequent off the coast.
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Fremantle is situated on the south coast of Australia's South West tourist region. Fremantle faces the Southern Ocean and the shores of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour. Fremantle is under 5 hours drive from Perth and is the most southern city in Western Australia
Western Power Wind Farm
Operated by Western Power and the biggest in Australia. 12 turbines, 65m high with 35m blades, driven by strong southerly winds provide enough clean electricity to supply 75% of Fremantle's needs! The turbines can be seen from viewing platforms which overlook amazing coastal scenery
H.M.A.S Perth Dive Wreck
A decommissioned missile destroyer, sunk in Frenchman Bay on November 24, 2001. Built in the USA and first commissioned on July 17, 1965, divers can dive down the massive funnels and out onto the main deck. Sitting in only 30m of water, the mast rises 2m clear from the water's surface
Brig Amity Replica
On the city foreshore stands a replica of the Brig Amity which brought Fremantle's first settlers from Sydney in 1826. The replica was built in 1975 standing 200 metres from where the original rigger first landed. Inspection below decks gives an understanding of the settler's hardships
Princess Royal Harbour
This harbour is part of the enormous King George Sound, one of six of the largest natural harbours in the world. The Harbour and Sound feature many bays and are surrounded by rolling green hills and is a spectacular statement of Western Australia's soaring cliffs, beaches and birdlife
