Fremantle is a port city located at the base of Swan River on the western coast of Australia. The city rests comfortably in the limestone hills that surround the area. These hills are known by the aboriginals as Booyeembara. To the east of Fremantle is a large sand plane which is known as Gardoo.
Fremantle is a great place to kick back and relax and because of its small town charm and long history, Fremantle is perfect for those looking to experience Australia outside of the usual tourist venues.
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Travelling in Fremantle with a Rental Car
If you are looking for fun and interesting activities during your stay in Fremantle, Australia, look no further than Fremantle Prison. Many people have heard about how Australia was started as a prison colony, now here is your chance to view an actual prison facility left over from those times long past.
Constructed from limestone by the prisoners themselves, work on the prison was completed in the 1850s. The prison has a maximum capacity of 800 and took almost 8 years to build. With more than 130,000 visitors every year, Fremantle Prison is a popular regional attraction.
DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Fremantle
A variety of guided tours are available. There is a basic prison tour, one that includes a visit to allegedly haunted sites, and even a tour that takes visitors through the network of subterranean tunnels that are located beneath the prison. Use your DriveAway Holidays car hire to make the trip out to explore Fremantle Prison. With standard, as well as all-inclusive rates available, you don’t have to worry about paying more than you need to.