A day in Fremantle

Fremantle is a port city in Western Australia that's part of the Perth metropolitan area. It's known for its maritime history, Victorian architecture and remnants from Australia's days as a British penal colony. 

We parked our rented car at a free parking area somewhere in Fremantle and got around Fremantle by the free CAT bus.

At the bus stop, waiting to hop onto the free CAT bus

We first headed to the Cicerello's for the famous fish & chips. We picked Cicerello's over Kailis as we got a 15% discount coupon for Cicerello's.

The food here was such a disappointment! And, from what I can remember, the bill total was around AUD 70. There's really nothing to rant about this restaurant and the two sisters kept saying how good the fish & chips that they have tried at Tasmania a few years back was. Never once in my life I've eaten good fish & chips.

Really???

The interior of the restaurant 

Beautiful Harbour view by the restaurant

The next stop was Fremantle Markets, a busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. I'm not a "market" person as I don't want to end up buying a lot of unnecessary things which turn into trash at the end.

I bought 2 pieces of hand made soap and a cup of latte here.

Fremantle prison.

We didn't pay and went into the prison as it didn't really interest us. However, it's interesting to know that the women's division is now the Fremantle Prison YHA.

Street view on the way walking to the round house.

Posing at the round house.

The Round House was the first permanent building built in the Swan River Colony. Built in late 1830 and opened in 1831, it is the oldest building still standing in Western Australia.

The Round House was used for colonial and indigenous prisoners until 1886, when control of the Convict Establishment prison (now Fremantle Prison) was transferred to the colony. 

We also visited the E-shed market where I got this kangaroo soft toy with Joey for YJ.

We had some beers at "Little Creatures Brewery" also.

Before the sunsets, we got some ingredients for dinner at Coles Fremantle and headed back to Como for the day.