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Fremantle (Perth), Australia

Perth Central Business District

Introduction

Fremantle is a small city on Australia's west coast and 10 miles southwest of Western Australia's capital of Perth.

Where You're Docked

Cruise ships dock in the city close to the main railway station where it is a quick and easy journey to Perth.

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Money and Tipping

Australia's currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). Bills are plastic with coins for $2 and under. Australia has eliminated the penny and cash transactions are rounded up or down to the nearest nickel. Taxes are inclusive on sticker prices of items and tipping is not common. Money exchange can be done at any bank. When changing money, make sure you get a good rate and don't pay commission. ATM's are readily available. Tipping is not customary in Australia.

Local Transportation

Trains run frequently from Fremantle to Perth Railway Station and the two zone journey only takes half an hour. Fares are $3.80 for up to 2 hours of travel or $9.30 for a daypass (Nov 2011). There is free bus service within Perth city limits. Not all ticket machines accept notes. http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Hotels

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Sights

• The Swan Bells - a modern bell tower with an observation deck level inside by the ferry wharf. Chimes at noon.
• Kings Park - Take either bus #37 (weekdays) or #39 (weekends) from St Georges Terrace.

Been Here Before

Take the train to beaches along the coast northwest of Perth.

Shopping & Restaurants

Perth's main pedestrian shopping areas are just south of the railway station on Hay and Murray St. Chinatown is just north of the railway station.

Fremantle Markets - Open Friday to Monday only. http://fremantlemarkets.com.au/

In Fremantle, there are restaurants on the Market Street and around fishing boat harbour. Woolstores Shopping Centre with a Coles supermarket is across from the railway station.

Internet

Cafes and restaurants may provide free wifi to customers.

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Weather

Perth Weather Forecast

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