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Fabulous Fremantle will spoil delegates of the Australian International Documentary Conference in February, 2004. Just 12 kms from Western Australia's capital city Perth, 'Freo' offers a unique experience for visitors and locals alike.
Pubs that brew their own beers, clusters of seafood restaurants around historical Fishing Boat Harbour, lively and festive Fremantle Market days and an array of open air cafés and restaurants are just some of the gems Fremantle will offer.
Bathed in a Mediterranean climate, Fremantle is blessed most summer afternoons by the 'Freo Doctor', the sea breeze which cools the port on the warmest day. Summer temperatures average 29 C during the day and 17 C at night, with an average of eight hours of sunshine a day.
A favourite Freo pastime, a coffee on the cafe strip, is an absolute must and a wonderful way to soak in the true Freo atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in WA's convict history with a visit to Fremantle Jail, which was built by convicts in the early days of the colony and is now a popular tourist attraction.
The Fremantle Markets are another Freo must-do. Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the markets offer fresh food, entertainment, souvenirs and unique art and crafts as well as a lively atmosphere - a great spot to pick up a memento of your stay.
A new attraction, the Western Australian Maritime Museum, is a wonderful blend of modern architecture and maritime history. The Museum, located in Fremantle's harbour precinct, houses the famous yacht Australia II which wrenched the America's Cup from the New York Yacht Club in 1983.
Then there's the boutique pubs which dot the port, the wonderful varied restaurants featuring foods from all corners of the globe, fascinating book shops, unique fashion stores and art and craft galleries.
Steeped in history, the fascinating port of Fremantle keeps visitors enthralled with days of leisurely exploring, eating and drinking. It's a place that will stay in your heart forever, and one you will want to return to again and again.
Just a 20 minute train ride from Fremantle, the city of Perth is nestled on the banks of the Swan River and tucked below the majestic Kings Park - two favourite tourist attractions for visitors to Western Australia.
Cosmopolitan Perth is renowned for its fresh, clean and unpolluted environment, its relaxed outdoor lifestyle and its wonderful climate. But above all, it is the people of Perth and Western Australia who are our greatest asset. Perth was voted the 'World's Friendliest City' by readers of the US Leisure and Travel magazine in 2002.
If you have some time to venture further a field, Western Australia has an array of beautiful places to visit, including towering forests, pristine coastlines, world-renowned wine regions and natural wonders to take your breath away.
WA Tourism website
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