South Beach Apartment 57

Location

South Beach Retreat is located in South Fremantle in a small group of 12 short stay apartments. It is one of 4 operated us in this group. Ideal for a holiday or business trip. The centre of Fremantle is about 1.5km.
The free CAT bus which circumnavigates Fremantle passes every 20 minutes or so. The train station or Rottnest Ferries are accessible by CAT.
The international and domestic airports are approximately 35km from Fremantle accessible via the Leach Highway which takes you directly into Fremantle.
A location map is accessible by logging on to and entering the address 326 South Terrace, South Fremantle without any abbreviation

Things to do

Fremantle offers a selection of things to do for people of all tastes. Restaurants abound in South Fremantle, Fishing Boat Harbour and Fremantle city centre.

Visit Rottnest island and enjoy the wonderful beaches and unique wildlife. Ferries leave from Victoria Quay frequently for a 30 minute trip. Take a ferry to go whalewatching, fishing or cruise up the Swan river to visit the many wineries.

Take a cruise and see the dolphins at Rockingham.

Windsurfing, sailing, fishing, golf, beautiful beaches to soak up the prolific sunshine its all available in freo.


Browse amongst the diverse variety of shops all around Fremantle.

Places of interest in fremantle

Round house

The round house was built in 1831 as a prison, and is the states oldest building.Guides provide tours explaining the early history of Fremantle

Fremantle prison

Constructed by convicts between 1851 and 1855 this daunting building was in use as a maximum security prison until 1991. It is open from 10 to 6 every day.A candlelit tour is available a couple of times a week.

Museum and Arts centre

Houses two of Fremantles most significant cultural attractions. This magnificent neo-gothic building was constructed by convicts in the 1860's to serve as the colonys first lunatic asylum Today the centre offers exhibitions and creative arts.

Monument Hill

This memorial reserve is Fremantle's heritage and National Trust listed War memorial. The reserve has magnificent ocean views and is a short stroll from central Fremantle.

Fishing Boat Harbour

A special feature of Fremantle is its maritime atmosphere and this can best be appreciated on a stroll around Fishing Boat Harbour. This is a working harbour all year round and you may see fresh seafood being offloaded from the fishing boats ready for export or the local market. There are many waterfront restaurants with spectacular ocean views to be enjoyed at Fishing Boat Harbour.

Fremantle Trams

Hop on a tram for a guided tour of Fremantle’s best attractions with interesting and informative commentary. Book a history tour, waterfront or even a ghostly tour.

E Shed Markets

Over 100 stalls with unique gifts and souvenirs, local arts and crafts and international food hall. Located in a restored warehouse on Fremantle’s Victoria Quay wharf.



The Freo CAT

When you have arrived in Fremantle the easiest way to get around is with the popular Fremantle CAT service. CAT buses complete a circuit of the city stopping at popular places of interest offering easy access to major attractions and venues. The CAT bus runs every 10 minutes 7 days a week between 7.30am and 6.30pm on weekdays and 10am and 6.30 on weekends.