The Roundhouse : The Round House stands at the Western end of High Street on Arthur Head, a high promontory overlooking Bathers Beach and the Indian Ocean. The twelve-sided building was purpose-built as a gaol in 1831 to house locals who broke the law.
The Whalers Tunnel :The tunnel below the Round House was built by the Fremantle Whaling Company in 1837 to allow the company easy access between Fremantle town and Bathers Beach.
The Signal Station : From 1900 a dropping time ball and sound signal were used each day at 1pm to signal the correct time to navigators on ships entering Fremantle Harbour. This procedure was discontinued in 1937. Since 1998 the Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides have re-enacted the ceremony every day. A member of the public may be invited to be the Honorary Gunnery Officer to fire the sound signal (a cannon on loan from the Fremantle Football Club, the "Dockers").
The Fremantle Volunteer Heritage Guides : A group of volunteer guides is on duty at the site every day from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Apart from interpreting the history of the site, various flags are flown on the signal station and the National Flag of visiting ships is hoisted to the masthead as a courtesy to the vessels as they enter the Port of Fremantle.
Cost : Entry is by gold coin donation.
Opening Times : 10:30am - 3.30pm Closed Good Friday & Christmas Day
Established in 1884 as the Freemasons Hotel, the Sail & Anchor was one of Australia's first pub breweries and has since developed an internationally renowned beer portfolio.
The Sail currently boasts 40 cold taps, 3 hand pumps and a ?Hoppinator?, a device containing fresh hop flowers, adding the freshest hop flavour to your beer. We have a constantly evolving beer range that changes daily. The Sail and Anchor has recently won the 2011 Australia?s Best Beer Venue award after taking out the WA title in 2010. This is testament to our dedication to bringing you the best beers from craft breweries everywhere.
The menu at the Sail & Anchor is designed to compliments the beer focus; good , honest, pub food and beer tapas .
The Sail also has one of Fremantle?s best balcony open all day every day for a spot of people watching.
The 1850s convict-built Commissariat (government stores) building in the historic maritime precinct in Cliff Street, Fremantle, is a world-renowned centre for maritime archaeology exploration, research and painstaking conservation of the shipwreck relics. The Shipwreck Galleries feature displays on early exploration and shipwrecks along our treacherous coastline from as early as the 17th century. A highlight is the reconstructed stern of the Dutch ship Batavia wrecked in 1629.
Costs: Entry to the Shipwreck Galleries is by donation. Free guided tours of the Shipwreck Galleries, with tales of exploration, shipwreck, mutiny and murder, take place at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm (please confirm at reception).
Opening Times: Open Daily 9.30am –5.00pm - Open Anzac Day 1.00-5.00. (No longer Closed on Wednesdays as of 20/10/10)
Closed - Christmas Day , Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday,
The Oberon class submarine Ovens is now a Western Australian Maritime Museum exhibit that serves as a living memorial to submariners and those who gave their lives while serving from Fremantle during World War II.
The Oberon class submarine Ovens was commissioned on 18th May, 1969. During its 26 years as an operational submarine with the Australian Navy it has participated in a large number of exercises with both Australian and Allied forces throughout Asia and the Pacific. In 1986 Ovens became the first conventional submarine to fire the Harpoon Missile and followed up this success in 1987 with the sinking of the former HMAS Colac with a Mk 48 torpedo during a training exercise.
Upon completion of service in December 1997 Ovens was decommissioned and handed over to the WA Maritime Museum in November 1998. It is still intact as it came out of service, no equipment has been removed. It is on displlay as a Memorial to American, British, Dutch and Australian Submariners who served from Fremantle during WWII and those who are Still on Patrol.
The Museum offers a special guided tour through the submarine that will give you an idea what it would have been like to serve in this Cold War vessel.
Daily tours run during normal opening hours from 10.00am to 4.30pm (Last tour starts 3.30pm - no advance bookings available for 3.30 tour on weekends).
Tours leave from the Maritime Museum every half hour, buy your ticket at the front desk of the Maritime Museum. There is a joint ticket for Museum & Submarine or a ticket just for the Submarine.
Opening Times: Daily 10am-4.30pm closed Good Friday & Christmas Day (1pm - 5pm Anzac and Boxing Day)
Costs: Adult - $8, Child 5 to 15 - $3, Concession - $5, Family (2+4) - $22
Note: Bad weather conditions may lead to possible closures.
Do you need inspiration? The Pickled Fairy & Other Myths is the place to come. Would you like to take a fairy dare? Just choose a fairy and she will have a special message for you. If you need gifts for groups, the fairies can help. For a party with a difference, ask us how. Help to spread some fairy magic. Join us in writing a story, or join our Fairy Action to help the planet. Spend some time in the land of Myth and Magic - and enjoy!
Two Feet & a Heartbeat was born when two mates took a walk around the city one night. One had lived here for most of his life and was giving a bit of a history lesson to his visiting mate.
Normally they would walk straight to the pub, but this walk set off a light bulb. So much heritage and history, cool stuff and random stories, but overlooked for so long. So it was finally off to the pub where Two Feet & a Heartbeat was hatched!
We thought backpackers would love it, and they do, but it?s been the locals who have responded in droves! And we love that!
See, Perth has an image problem, kind of like a pimply teenager. Somewhere along the way, it?s been accepted that there is no culture, no history, no cool stuff?.even the locals thought it...but we saw it differently.
Two Feet was created to make people realise how awesome Perth is!
We are really big into a few things, exploring, walking and fun.
No matter what you do with us, we guarantee you will get at least twice your daily exercise, if not more! We walk. We walk everywhere in the city. Anywhere you want to go. We are your guides.
We do a walk every evening. We do lunch tours. We will do private groups, personalised topics, the Central Business District, East Perth, West Perth...where ever you want! We take school groups to fit in with the curriculum.
We do conference groups too! Sat on your bum all day listening to a lecture? Come with us afterwards?what better way to get the blood flowing again!
Big, small and somewhere in between, we are your Perth guides.
The main collection of the Western Australian Maritime Museum is located on Victoria Quay in Fremantle, and contains galleries with themes such as the Indian Ocean, the Swan River, fishing, maritime trade, naval defence, and the successful America's Cup yacht Australia II.
Home to the largest Coles supermarket in WA, with 30 specialty stores, you will find everything you need at Woolstores Shopping Centre, Fremantle.,
Everything you need from food and health; fashion; hair and nails; accessories as well as Chemist, Newsagent and other specialty stores
We are open longer – until 7pm week nights, with late night shopping on Fridays and we’re open all weekend, including Sundays.
Open 7 days a week: Monday - Thursday: 8am – 7pm Friday: 8am – 9pm Saturday:8am – 5pm Sunday:12pm – 6pm
Parking
We have a large customer carpark with two hour parking available. Parking costs $2 which gives you two hours.
Free parking for Woolstores customers!
There are two parts to your ticket. Simply put the top part on your dashboard and take the bottom part with you.
Spend $10 or more in one of the stores in Woolstores Shopping Centre, and the store will give you a $2 refund.
Battle Australias largest rain fortress! The mighty Kahuna Falls is surrounded by a Hawaiian themed, resort-like atmosphere with newly themed cafe, thatched umbrellas and gazebo areas. Try the new Dominos2Go! PLUS all your favourites including Power Surge, Rampage and Freefall!
Opening Hours:
The season runs from September - April
29th Sept 11 - 17th Oct 11 Open 7 Days (10am - 5pm)
18th Oct 11 - 30th Nov 11 Open Thurs - Mon (10am - 5pm)
1st Dec 11 - 24th Dec 11 Open 7 Days (10am - 5pm)
25th Dec 11 Closed
26th Dec 11 - 1st Feb 12 Open 7 Days (10am - 6.30pm)
2nd Feb 12 - 2nd April 12 Open Thurs - Mon (10am - 5pm)
3rd April 12 - 30th April 12 Open 7 Days (10am - 5pm)
Prices
Toddlers 3 yrs & under Free
Children 4-13 yrs $41.00
Adults 14 yrs & over $49.00
Concession $44.00
Seniors with valid seniors card $22.00
This price includes all rides and attractions for the entire day!
The Army Museum is located in the historic Artillery Barracks in Fremantle. It is the longest continually occupied military establishment in Western Australia.
The WA Army museum has a series of galleries showcasing the entire Colonial and Post Federation periods including both World Wars through to through to Korea, Vietnam and more recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are many significant military heritage items on display, including a substantial collection of tanks and other armoured vehicles.
The museum also has the following services available to the public:
* Medal mounting service.
* Individual records research (particularly applicable to World War 1 and World War 2).
Entry Cost
Adults: $10.00, Seniors/Children $7.00, Family Groups: $20.00
Guided tours can be arranged by appointment
Museum memberships are available
Opening Hours
Wednesday through to Sunday 11am - 4pm
Contact Details Phone: 9336-7787, Anna - 0418-900-954 or Arthur - 0407-193-345 Email: info@artitja.com.au Website: www.artitja.com.au
Anna Kanaris and Arthur Clarke established Artitja Fine Art in 2004, inspired by a love of the art and a deep respect for ancient Australian Aboriginal culture and tradition. “Our aim is in connecting cultures through the art. Quality Aboriginal art is not just beautiful, it provides insights into Indigenous stories and Tjurrkupa (dreamings). Within Australia and internationally, the art plays an important role as a medium for connection between very different cultures.”
Artitja Fine Art is located in South Fremantle in Western Australia and we are open seven days a week by appointment. We hold four exhibitions a year in a gallery space in South Fremantle, details of which are posted to our website www.artitja.com.au prior to the event. They are generally in March, June, October and December.
Artitja Fine Art specialises in Australian Aboriginal Art from remote and regional art communities, including the western and central deserts. We offer a one-on-one personalised service to our clients whether they be experienced art collectors or newcomers looking for a special piece of original art for their home. We also offer advice and information and can source works upon request and at all times remain respectful of individual budgets.
Opening Hours: open by appointment seven days or 11-5 daily at exhibition time.
Aussie Wanderer is a Western Australian owned and operated, small group, eco adventure tour company that aims to provide a personalised tour experience to all our guests, by keeping groups small (max. 16) and prices low we guarantee you will enjoy more activities, have more time and be given the best value tour experience possible. Our short trip itineraries are perfect for the time conscious traveller or for those looking for a great trip on a limited budged.
Aussie Wanderer is nationally accredited ensuring we operate at the highest standards possible.
Early Life
O'Connor was born in Gravelmount, Castletown, County Meath, Ireland and was home schooled by his aunt before being educated at the Waterford Endowed School (also known as Bishop Foy's School). In 1859 he was apprenticed to J. Chaloner Smith as a railway engineer. At the age of 21 he migrated to New Zealand, and on 6 September 1866 was appointed assistant engineer for Canterbury Province. After holding other positions, O'Connor became inspecting engineer for the mid-South Island. In 1873 he married Scotish born Susan Letitia Ness and together they raised seven children, four girls and three boys whilst in New Zealand. In 1883 he was appointed Under-Secretary of Public Works in New Zealand and in 1890 he was appointed Marine Engineer for the colony.
By 1891 O'Connor had much experience in harbour and dock construction when he resigned his position in April of that year to become Engineer-in-Chief of Western Australia. His wife and children relocated with him to Australia. There he was responsible for the construction of Fremantle Harbour and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme project that supplied water to the Eastern Goldfields. He was the inaugural Engineer in Chief of the Public Works Department.
Fremantle Harbour
The construction of Fremantle Harbour was probably O'Connor's greatest personal triumph, as his proposal to build the harbour within the entrance to the Swan River was contrary to previous expert advice that this was impracticable and that the construction would require constant dredging. Work commenced in 1892 in removing a limestone bar and sand shoals at the mouth of the Swan River and was successfully completed in 1903. On 4 May 1897 the first overseas passenger vessel, the Sultan berthed alongside the wharf, which had been named Victoria Quay in honour of Queen Victoria, who celebrated her Diamond Jubilee that year. At age 54, O'Connor travelled to London to be inducted in the Order of St Michael and St George as a Companion.
Over 100 years of continued use of Fremantle Harbour by heavy shipping has erased all doubt concerning O'Connor's technical judgement.
Goldfields Water Supply Scheme
O'Connor is best known for his work on the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, also known as the Goldfields Pipeline. This pipeline — perhaps the world's longest water main — carries water 330 miles (530 km) from Perth to Kalgoorlie. A succession of gold rushes in the Yilgarn region near Southern Cross in 1887, at Coolgardie in 1892, and at Kalgoorlie in 1893 caused a population explosion in the barren and dry desert centre of Western Australia, exemplified by towns like Cunderdin and Merredin. On 16 July 1896, John Forrest introduced to Western Australian Parliament a bill to authorise the raising of a loan of £2.5 million to construct the scheme: the pipeline would cart five million gallons (23,000 m³) of water per day to the Goldfields from a dam on the Helena River near Mundaring Weir in Perth, pumped in eight successive stages through 330 miles (530 km) of 30 inch (760 mm) diameter pipe to the Mount Charlotte Reservoir in Kalgoorlie. The water is then reticulated to various mining centres in the Goldfields.
O'Connor was subjected to prolonged criticism by members of the press and also many members of the Western Australian Parliament over the scheme. Forrest, always a supporter, had left Western Australian politics to become federal defence minister; defamatory attacks by the press had wounded him. O'Connor committed suicide less than a year before Forrest officially commissioned the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme.
Evans describes how political machinations and individual greed led to many libellous newspaper articles about O'Connor towards the end of the pipeline project. One article in particular in The Sunday Times, 9 February 1902, is thought to have contributed to his death. Accusing O'Connor of corruption, it read, in part:
“ ...And apart from any distinct charge of corruption this man has exhibited such gross blundering or something worse, in his management of great public works it is no exaggeration to say that he has robbed the taxpayer of this state of many millions of money...This crocodile imposter has been backed up in all his reckless extravagant juggling with public funds, in all his nefarious machinations behind the scenes by the kindred-souled editor of the The West Australian. —(Evans 2001:219) "
The government conducted an inquiry into the scheme and found no basis for the press accusations of corruption or misdemeanours on the part of O'Connor.
The lake created by Mundaring Weir is now known as Lake O'Connor, and provides drinking water for the towns along the pipeline to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Death
O'Connor took his own life on 10 March 1902 by shooting himself, while riding his horse into the water at a beach south of Fremantle
Legacy
The beach where O'Connor died was named after him and there is also a statue sculpted by Tony Jones, of him in the water there.
It is located close to the site of Robbs Jetty, End of Rollinson Rd, South Fremantle
The C. Y. O'Connor College of TAFE in Western Australia bears his name.
Division of O'Connor, named after O'Connor, is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Western Australia. It encircles the area around Perth, and runs from the Indian Ocean coast to the Southern Ocean coast. And it includes the cities of Geraldton and Albany, and much of the Midlands, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions of Western Australia.
A bronze statue of O'Connor by Pietro Porcelli stands in front of the Fremantle Port Authority buildings, commemorating O'Connor's achievements.
It is located on Phillimore Street & faces north-east towards Fremantle Harbour
We are just 15kms from Perth, situated in Whiteman Park—so why not visit some of the other attractions in Whiteman Park.
Village Café, take-away, sit down meals, snacks available, the café is licensed.
70 Barbecue and picnic sites
Tram and Train Rides
Motor Museum
Tractor Museum
Print Shop Pottery Gallery
Handcraft Shop
Whiteman Collection Exhibition
Children's amusements.....Wading pool, park, bouncy castle, junior carousel, mini electric cars and bikes (various hire charges apply).
Wildlife park featuring many Australian animals.
The park has bred its own wombats, Tasmanian devils and koalas, to name but a few. It has also entered into a grass owl breeding programme with Perth Zoo, and is the only park in W.A. to have bred cassowaries.
Although most of the park's animals are Australian, the park does have some exotics such as monkeys and llamas. Ironically, some introduced species, such as buffalo, donkeys and camels, are now considered to be Australian.
Bring a picnic or enjoy an Aussie BBQ. Cool drinks and ice creams available at on site kiosk. Food for the animals are included in your admission price. Dont forget your camera
Students please note:
Caversham does not take the following:
The Student International Card
The Student Edge Card
The Smart Rider without ID card
Current Western Australian Concession must be shown
Want to learn how to play the Didgeridoo?
We teach you how to play for FREE! and it's easy! Didgeridoo workshops also available: 1hr & 4-week courses.
Want to buy a didgeridoo?
Congratulations, you have found the right place! Choose from the largest selection of didgeridoos. All made from traditional eucalyptus trees, naturally eaten by termites, handmade and painted by Australian Aboriginal makers.
Easy to play with a great sound!
Let our expert team help make choosing your didgeridoo, easy and fun!
Need to get it home?
Sorted! We have a full worldwide shipping service which will have your didgeridoo delivered to your door, hassle free!
Or we can package up your didgeridoo so it's safe to take on the plane with you.
There's More!
Boomerangs, pottery, didgeridoo cds, books, drums, fire poi and other musical instruments. The perfect gifts for you, or your family and friends back home.
Why Didgeridoo Breath?
You are in the hands of experienced and passionate didgeridoo players
You have the full range of quality didgeridoos to choose from. Unique, handmade, 100% Australian.
You are dealing with didgeridoo specialists
And most importantly, shopping at Didgeridoo Breath is fun!
Established in 1979, Eagle Wools are your premium Australian sheepskin specialists. We manufacture 100% sheepskin slippers and ugg boots, car seat covers, coats and other sheepskin products.
Based in Fremantle, Western Australia, Eagle Wools have been supplying top quality, genuine sheepskin goods to the people of W.A. and international visitors for over 25 years. We manufacture our products on-site and have staff members whose passion for our products ensures that our high standards are effortlessly maintained
Fremantle Arts Centre runs a year round program of acclaimed exhibitions, major Australian and international concerts, adults and kids art courses and other events. Some of the key attractions include the annual Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award exhibition; Bazaar art and design market in December; and the free Courtyard Music series, which runs every Sunday from October to March.
Funding is received from the City of Fremantle, the Department of Culture and Arts, and the Australia Council for the Arts.
Quality award-winning handmade truffles, pralines and specialty chocolates for sale in the Port City of Fremantle.
Fremantle Chocolate brings to your the fine craft of chocolate making.
Their truffles and pralines come with an array of centres leaving your taste buds with a smooth, rich sensation ... tantalising to the palate.
They offer a collection of speciality confectionery delights to moisten the pallet of the enlightened connoisseur, with fudge in many mouth-watering flavours, as well as deliciously smooth chocolate products.
We guarantee you will love the scrumptious fresh taste of all their fine products.
The complete chocolate experience!
Try the range of Margaret River fudges and sauces plus other products from Margaret River producers.
They make over 300 chocolate products for you to enjoy. You can buy chocolate bars, chocolate novelties, chocolate truffles & pralines, chocolate biscuits, chocolate enrobed specialties, fudge & much more!
Fitness Center:
Monday to Thursday 5:45am to 8:30pm
Friday 5:45am to 8:00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 7:00am to 5:00pm
Pool:
Summer Months
(1st of November to 31st of March)
Monday to Friday 5:45am to 8:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7:00am to 7:00pm
Winter Months
(1st of April to 31st of October)
Monday to Friday 5:45am to 7:00pm
Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday/ Public Holidays 8:00am to 5:00pm
Playground Pool
(1st of November to 31st of March)
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays 8:00am to 6:30pm
(1st of April to 31st of October)
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fremantle Leisure Centre is CLOSED on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
The Margaret River Hemp Company operates Australia's two largest specialist hemp shops in Margaret River and Fremantle.
The beautiful new Fremantle store sets a new standard for hemp shops and environmental clothing. It demonstrates how natural fibres like hemp, organic cotton and bamboo can be used to create smart, fashionable and casual clothing that looks good and feels good.
Care for your children in our own 'ecokids' range of hemp clothing.
Try the luxurious range of natural bodycare products, hand-made in Margaret River using pure natural ingredients.
Choose from the extensive range of hemp bags, hats, scarves, rugs, bedding and handicrafts.
Looking to make your own clothes, nappies, curtains, chair covers, etc? See our wide range of fabrics in stock at very competetive prices.
Watch the eclectic mix of locals and tourists Smell the unique aromas of fresh produce and exotic flavours See the fascinating fusion of music, art and culture Feel over 100 years of remarkable heritage, and Sense the atmosphere that is distinctly Fremantle.
Our Opening Hours are as follows:
The Hall
Friday: 9am to 8pm
Saturday, Sunday and Monday Public Holiday: 9am to 6pm The Yard
Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday, Sunday and Monday Public Holiday: 8am to 6pm
For the ultimate market experience, indulge your senses at the Fremantle Markets. We are sure you will find a surprise around every corner.
Fremantle Prison, originally known as The Convict Establishment, is one of Western Australia's premier heritage sites.
In August 2010 Fremantle Prison became the first building in Western Australia to be inscribed on to the prestigious World Heritage list.
Featuring the tallest and largest cell range, it is last and most intact convict establishment in Australia, having been used continuously as a place of incarceration for almost 140 years.
Decommissioned as an operating maximum-security gaol in 1991, the empty prison with its thick limestone walls, solitary cells and gallows is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent.
It is now open to the public seven days a week as an award winning tourist and heritage site suitable for all ages and nationalities. Centrally located, it is two minutes walk from the well known Fremantle Markets and cappuccino strip.
The Prison is rich in folklore and stories of those who have gone before. The Prison's experienced tour guides take visitors on a journey of daring escapes and colourful characters that feature in tales laced with prison humour. Tours are conducted daily.
For a completely different perspective, experience the prison by night on an eerie tour by Torchlight each Wednesday and Friday night. These popular tours offer a few surprises along the way to add to the atmosphere and are not for the faint-hearted!
Or for an extreme heritage adventure join us as we explore the labyrinth of tunnles located 20 metres beneath Fremantle Prison. Tunnels Tour participants must be over the age of 12.
The Prison also offers an interactive visitor centre, Prison Gallery, Convict Cafe and Gift Shop.
Parking and bathroom facilities are available for people with disabilities. As not all areas of the Prison are accessible by wheelchairs, discouted rates are offered to people with mobility disabilities. Free entry for carers.
OPENING HOURS:
Open to the public 7 days a week from 10.00am until 5.00pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day).
Bookings are essential for the Torchlight Tours and Tunnel Tours.
The Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery has been located in J Shed, on Bathers Beach in Fremantle, Western Australia, since 1993.
Starting with a bare shed, Greg has developed this space to be a highly efficient and productive sculpture studio with a public viewing deck and gallery.
The studio has served as a training ground for young artists, a temporary facility for established artists and host to visiting international artists. It also continues to accommodate numerous requests from school and special interest groups for educational visits, as well as occasioning musical and theatrical productions, and community art projects.
The studio has seen the creation of many works, including the intimate sensual nude, windswept fishermen, the heroic soldier and the iconic rock star.
The gallery features drawings, paintings and bronze sculpture created by Greg James, as well as work by other feature artists.
INDOOR KART HIRE O’CONNOR invites
you to enjoy a driving experience that will
leave you with a lasting impression of an
exciting and fun time on the track.
If you have never experienced go-karting
before, it’s an excellent mix of pleasure and
achievement; an outing never forgotten.
Whether you are looking for adrenaline
pumping action or a fun day out with the
family, karting is the thing to do!
INDOOR KART HIRE O'CONNOR caters for children aged from 8 years (125cm min height) right through to grandparents.
So BURN RUBBER UNDERCOVER today at
INDOOR KART HIRE O'CONNOR with computerised lap timing, video games, pool table, snacks, large spectator area and exclusive track hire available .
Opening Hours: 10.00am - late - 7 days (Closed Christmas Day)
Discover Australian handcrafted furniture and fine woodcraft at its best.
Contemporary design
Traditional craftsmanship
Many pieces are crafted from ancient logs or recliamed jarrah from old bridges and jetties.
Paintings sculpture gifts
works can be distributed globally
Visit our expansive showroom and exhibition space in the Fremantlle historic west end.
We exhibit furniture concepts from traditional to modern contemporary and can arrange for that special item to be made to client requirements.
Many of the pieces created, whether it be furniture, woodturnings, sculpture or finely crafted gift items, are often made including timber reclaimed from old structures or ancient logs salvaged from the forest floor. Mixed media pieces are also crafted incorporating other products and materials.
The conservation of the South West Australian Jarrah forest is our priority.
We exhibit paintings by established and emerging artists with an emphasis on impressionist, expressionist and abstract Australian themes.
Kailis Fremantle is a flagship boutique for this luxurious brand of Australian South Sea pearl jewellery.
Be pampered in this luxurious setting whilst viewing the latest collections from Kailis, designed here in Fremantle.
KING'S NINGALOO REEF TOURS has over 25 years exerience conducting tours at Ningaloo Reef, our knowledge of the area is second to none. The skipper has had over 39 years experience at sea, you couldn't be in safer hands. The company is committed to providing tours suited to couples, travellers and families with our children and adult sized buoyancy vests and video surveillance on board. King's Ningaloo Reef Tours has access to three spotter planes if required, to help find our WHALE SHARK! The crew onboard can converse in other languages.
EARLY HISTORY -
Buckland Hill, named by Captain Stirling after James Buckland, FRS, a reader in Geology at Oxford University and later Dean of Westminster, is the last remaining peak of seven hills in the area. It is one of the highest points in the Perth Metropolitan area. The area around Buckland Hill was extensively quarried in the early days of colonisation for building limestone.
The Leighton Battery Heritage Site is in fact just west of the feature. It is thought that Willem de Vlaming, the early Dutch navigator landed close by this feature in 1697 and climbed the hill to ascertain what lay beyond it and in doing so noted the Swan River, which he named.
RECENT HISTORY -
The military involvement came about in the early 1900s when defence facilities were built at North Fremantle and on the south side of the harbour at Arthur Head. Buckland Hill made a first class observation point for the gun batteries. During the Great War, the Battery Observation Post also served as the Port War Signal Station, a naval facility used to signal vessels leaving and entering Gage Roads
During the years immediately prior to World War Two, industrial development in the port area masked some of the zones of fire covered by the forts. Consideration was given to relocating Fort Forrest to Buckland Hill. At that time the terminals for the overseas telegraphic cables ended just below on the beach at Leighton. There was concern that concussion from the gunfire would interfere with the delicate instruments located in the cable station and consequently the guns were emplaced at Swanbourne. An observation post still remained to assist Fort Arthur Head and the new Fort Swanbourne. In 1942, due to enemy activities, the cable station was closed for the duration of the war. Towards the end of 1942 authority had been given to relocate the Fort Arthur Head guns to Leighton where their prime task of "Examination Battery" could be fulfilled more satisfactorily. The guns were then emplaced on temporary mountings as it was already planned to equip the site with more modem weapons as soon as they became available from the United Kingdom. In the meantime over 300 metres of tunnels were excavated in places up to 10 metres below ground in which magazines for the storage of ammunition, communications, gun crew rest areas and observation posts were constructed. The Battery Commander was a mining engineer who used his knowledge to develop the complex.
Opening Times: Every Sunday from 10.00am- 3.00pm. Tours depart every half hour. Duration approximately 1 hour. Please note that the underground tunnels are accessed by 38 entry steps and 42 exit steps.
Costs: Adults $7.00 and Children $2.00.
With effect from 1 January 2007
No Concessions and we can not accept Credit Cards.
Explore the virtual tour at www.artillerywa.org.au. Postal Address:- PO Box 881 Claremont, WA. 6910
The main memorial at 14m in height is constructed from Donnybrook stone, was built and funded by the citizens of Fremantle in 1928 to commemorate the 59,330 Australians killed or posted as missing in action in WW1.
Built at a cost of 5,931 pounds. It was redesigned by the local architects Allen & Nicholas due to a lack of funding for the original winning design.
The original stone obelisk or navigational 'Trig' located on this position enabled shipping to safely navigate the coast and Harbour entry.
This 11 acre, 'A' class, heritage listed reserve has been designed as an integral part of the Central War Memorial and has remained largely unchanged since its inception in 1928. The central memorial and exservice association memorials surrounding it were erected by the people of WA to recognise the sacrifice of those men & women who gave their lives for our freedom.
Please treat them with respect. R.A.N. Corvettes Association (WA: - This fine stone and bronze Memorial erected in 1984 commemorates the mighty "little" ships depicted on the plaque in the foreground and the brave men who served in them, especially those who did not return.
Some 39 Corvettes visited or operated out of Fremantle between 1942 and 1959. During WWII they excelled in Minesweeping, Patrol, Escort, Troop Carrying and Rescue operations.
U.S. Submariners' Association : - This unique Memorial erected in 1967, by the City of Fremantle and the U.S. Submariners who gave their lives for their country in WWII.
Eleven U.S. Submarines were reported as sunk/lost out of Fremantle from a total of 123. Fremantle was also a major base for Submarines of the British and Dutch Navies.
Royal Naval Association (Perth): - Unveiled in 1994, this Memorial was designed and built by the Perth branch of the Royal Naval Association.
This was the first Royal Navy Memorial in Australia and is dedicated to the lasting memory of all R.N. service men and women who made the supreme sacrifice. A large number of these men died at sea and have no known graves.
The men of the British East Indies Fleet 1939-45 and Pacific Fleets 1944-45, and those 2773 brave men who gave their lives protecting the 'Artic Convoys' en route to Russia in WWII 1941-45, are also remembered here with special plaques situated on the inside of the rear wall.
Netherlands Ex-Services Association : - This Memorial was unveiled in June 1999 to commemorate the Netherlands service men and women who gave their lives during WWII. Royal Netherlands Navy (RNN) ships and submarines operated out of Fremantle during WWII and, together with British submarines, were responsible for approximately 2% of all enemy shipping lost to lsubmarines. The Sutch Merchant Navy was a main supply line for Australia and Allied Troops during the crucial years 1942-1943. The Dutch submarine K12 made a number of secret patrols from Fremantle.
