🇦🇺 Perth - Fremantle: A Historic Port Town

🏰 Step Back in Time Fremantle, WA’s oldest settlement, was founded in the 1820s as a British colonial port. Named after explorer Charles Fremantle, it became a gateway for immigrants and trade, leaving behind gorgeous Victorian architecture. Today, it’s a time capsule of history, culture, and seafood! 📍 Must-Visit Zones 1️⃣ Fremantle Prison (UNESCO World Heritage) Australia’s only World Heritage-listed prison (1850s–1991). Tours: Daytime history walks or spooky "Ghost Tours" 👻. Pro tip: Chinese audio guides available! 2️⃣ Fremantle Markets (Since 1897!) Weekend vibes: Handmade crafts, fresh produce, and street performers. Feels like a nostalgic bazaar—simple but charming. 3️⃣ Fishing Boat Harbour 🦞 Seafood heaven: Try WA’s famed Rock Lobster with ocean views. Shipwreck Museum: Free entry, packed with maritime tales. 4️⃣ The Round House WA’s oldest building (free entry!). Instagram gold: Cliff-top views of the Indian Ocean. 🚆 Getting There Train: 30 mins from Perth CBD (Fremantle Line). Drive: 20 mins (paid parking; weekends get busy!). 🎟️ Tickets Prison: $23/adult, $13/child (10AM–5PM). Verdict: A half-day trip from Perth (or stay overnight for Rottnest Island!). #FremantleDiaries #WATravel #HistoricPort #SeafoodLover #PerthDayTrip #NoFilterNeeded ⚓📸