Cantonment Hill, Perth

Name: Cantonment Hill
Address: Perth, Australia

#176 among attractions in Perth

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Facts and practical information

Cantonment Hill is a small rise overlooking the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia. Since the early 1900s the hill and the surrounding 4-hectare precinct has been mainly used for military purposes with extensive buildings now present. It has been under the control of the Department of Defence. ()

Coordinates: 32°2'37"S, 115°45'18"E

Address

East FremantlePerth Australia

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Cantonment Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fremantle Prison, Fly by Night Club, Army Museum of Western Australia, Fremantle War Memorial.

0.8 miS
Former jail with exhibits on prison life
Fremantle Prison, Perth
21 min walk • Fremantle Prison stands as a stark monument to Australia's penal history, located in the port city of Fremantle, just outside of Perth. This former maximum-security prison, now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of inmates who once resided behind its...
0.8 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Fly by Night Club
21 min walk • The Fly by Night Club, nestled in the heart of Fremantle, Western Australia, is a renowned live music venue that has been an integral part of the local cultural landscape since its inception in 1986. This iconic club, often affectionately known as "The Fly," has a...
~630 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Army Museum of Western Australia, Perth
4 min walk • The Army Museum of Western Australia is a museum located in an historic artillery barracks on Burt Street in Fremantle, Western Australia. The museum was established in 1977 and has three Victoria Crosses on display.
0.6 miS
Memorial, View point
Fremantle War Memorial, Perth
16 min walk • The Fremantle War Memorial is a war memorial located on Monument Hill, an 11-acre public reserve and hill in Fremantle, Western Australia.
0.8 miSW
Church
St John's Anglican Church, Perth
21 min walk • St John's Anglican Church also known as St John the Evangelist Church, is an Anglican, Anglo-Catholic church in Fremantle, Western Australia. It was originally opened in 1843, and then replaced with a larger building in 1882.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Stirling Bridge
11 min walk • Stirling Bridge stands as a notable landmark in the Town of East Fremantle, Australia. This bridge, though not as internationally renowned as its historical Scottish namesake, plays a vital role in the local infrastructure, facilitating the movement of residents...
~1350 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth
7 min walk • The Fremantle Arts Centre is a multi-arts organisation based in a historic building complex on Ord Street in Fremantle, Western Australia.
0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Princess Theatre, Perth
23 min walk • The Princess Theatre, located at 29–33 Market Street, Fremantle, Australia, was built in 1912. It closed in 1969 and is now used for offices and retail businesses.
0.6 miSW
Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Perth
15 min walk • Basilica of St Patrick is a Roman Catholic church located on Adelaide Street in Fremantle, Western Australia. It is one of five churches in Australia with minor basilica status.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Victoria Hall, Perth
19 min walk • Victoria Hall located on High Street, Fremantle designed by Talbot Hobbs was built between 1896 and 1897 as St John's Parish Hall and renamed for the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897.
~940 ftN
Bridge
Fremantle Traffic Bridge
5 min walk • The Fremantle Traffic Bridge carries Queen Victoria Street over the Swan River, linking the suburbs of North Fremantle and Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cantonment Hill?

Nearby attractions include Army Museum of Western Australia, Perth (4 min walk), Fremantle Railway Bridge, Perth (5 min walk), Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth (7 min walk), St Patrick's Basilica, Perth (15 min walk).

How to get to Cantonment Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cantonment Hill:

Bus

Fremantle Arts & Leisure Centres • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)
Beach Street • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

Train

Fremantle (21 min walk)
North Fremantle (26 min walk)

Ferry

B Shed • Lines: Express, SeaLink (26 min walk)