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    • Small, local businesses thrive in Fremantle.
      Small, local businesses thrive in Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • The old port, Fremantle
      The old port, Fremantle

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Fremantle busker done good - John Butler
      Fremantle busker done good - John Butler

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Fremantle prison
      Fremantle prison

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Indian Ocean life - Fremantle Western Australia
      Indian Ocean life - Fremantle Western Australia

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • The old port, Fremantle
      The old port, Fremantle

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Fremantle busker done good - John Butler
      Fremantle busker done good - John Butler

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Fremantle prison
      Fremantle prison

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Indian Ocean life - Fremantle Western Australia
      Indian Ocean life - Fremantle Western Australia

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • In case you were wondering, you won't go thirsty in Fremantle.
      In case you were wondering, you won't go thirsty in Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Young creatives thrive. Fremantle.
      Young creatives thrive. Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • The 1629 wreck of the Batavia - Fremantle Shipwreck Museum
      The 1629 wreck of the Batavia - Fremantle Shipwreck Museum

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • In case you were wondering, you won't go thirsty in Fremantle.
      In case you were wondering, you won't go thirsty in Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Young creatives thrive. Fremantle.
      Young creatives thrive. Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • The 1629 wreck of the Batavia - Fremantle Shipwreck Museum
      The 1629 wreck of the Batavia - Fremantle Shipwreck Museum

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Small, local businesses thrive in Fremantle.
      Small, local businesses thrive in Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • The old port, Fremantle
      The old port, Fremantle

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Fremantle busker done good - John Butler
      Fremantle busker done good - John Butler

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Fremantle prison
      Fremantle prison

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Indian Ocean life - Fremantle Western Australia
      Indian Ocean life - Fremantle Western Australia

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • In case you were wondering, you won't go thirsty in Fremantle.
      In case you were wondering, you won't go thirsty in Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • Young creatives thrive. Fremantle.
      Young creatives thrive. Fremantle.

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    • The 1629 wreck of the Batavia - Fremantle Shipwreck Museum
      The 1629 wreck of the Batavia - Fremantle Shipwreck Museum

      Photo: Mark Bowyer

    Fremantle Introduction

    | 09 Apr 2021
    Last updated 09 Apr 2021

    A few years ago I decided to seek out a new base in Australia after decades abroad. I chose Fremantle. It's a little slice of magic on Western Australia's vast coast. So when this guide comes together in the year ahead, it'll be a real insider's look.

    I've recently created a video that explains my infatuation with Freo. If you're thinking of travelling there, it'll give you a little sense of the place.

    We'll be adding lots more Fremantle recommendations in the weeks ahead so stay with us.

    Due to COVID, I'll be based in Sydney for 2021. Expecting to be back in Fremantle soon though.

    Mark Bowyer
    Mark Bowyer is the founder and publisher of Rusty Compass.
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