Day Trip to Fremantle from Perth — A classic example of a prison Fremantle Prison, sometimes referred to as Fremantle Gaol or Fremantle Jail, is a former Australian prison and World Heritage Site in Fremantle, Western Australia. The six-hectare (15-acre) site includes the prison cellblocks, gatehouse, perimeter walls, cottages, and tunnels. It was initially used for convicts transported from Britain, but was transferred to the colonial government in 1886 for use for locally-sentenced prisoners. Royal Commissions were held in 1898 and 1911, and instigated some reform to the prison system, but significant changes did not begin until the 1960s. The government department in charge of the prison underwent several reorganisations in the 1970s and 1980s, but the culture of Fremantle Prison was resistant to change. Growing prisoner discontent culminated in a 1988 riot with guards taken hostage, and a fire that caused $1.8 million worth of damage. The prison closed in 1991, replaced by the new maximum-security Casuarina Prison.

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Day trip to Mandurah from Perth, Mandurah is an hour by train and then a short bus ride to the city center. The city has many tourist attraction, a beautiful foreshore, many restaurants, and cafes as well as some excellent pubs. Mandurah is famous for its estuary and is a major Tourist town in Western Australia.

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Day trips from Perth to Fremantle, filled with old and new charms

The streets of Fremantle date back to the 19th century and one of the best-preserved streetscapes in the world. You can expect great coffee, fabulous artisanal food, quirky boutiques, and handcrafted beers at this must-visit setting. Highlights of Fremantle include Fremantle Prison, Fremantle Markets, Western Australia Maritime Museum, and the Fremantle fishing Boat harbor.

Day trips from Perth to Rottnest Island, the getaway

Right after arriving at Fremantle by train, you can catch an express ferry to the spectacular Island of Rottnest. It is the home of the happiest animal in the world, the Quokka. The Island is a perfect place for a peaceful getaway. The Island lacks mortised vehicles and the best way to access and explore the Island is by bicycle. The island also provides stunning views, lighthouses, and hidden caves making it a perfect day trip destination.

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