Fremantle Customs House, Perth

Name: Fremantle Customs House
Address: Perth, Australia

#56 among attractions in Perth

Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff

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Facts and practical information

The Old Customs House is a building in Fremantle, Western Australia that was built in 1908 to house the main branch of the Customs Department of Western Australia. It is one of only a handful of extant Customs Houses in the state; others are in Albany, Broome, Cossack, and Geraldton. ()

Opened: 1908 (116 years ago)Coordinates: 32°3'17"S, 115°44'31"E

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FremantlePerth Australia

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Fremantle Customs House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Australian Museum, E Shed Markets, Explorers' Monument, Commissariat Buildings.

~930 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Western Australian Museum, Perth
5 min walk • The Western Australian Museum, a beacon of culture and history nestled in the heart of Perth, offers a profound journey through the natural and social heritage of Western Australia. Established in 1891, this premier institution has become a cornerstone for educational...
~630 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Shop
E Shed Markets, Perth
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fremantle, just a stone's throw away from the bustling waterfront, E Shed Markets stands as a vibrant testament to Perth's diverse cultural tapestry. This lively marketplace, housed within a historical wharf building dating back to the early...
~1200 ftSE
Memorial
Explorers' Monument
6 min walk • The Explorers' Monument in Fremantle, Western Australia, stands as a testament to the pioneering spirits who ventured into the uncharted territories of the continent. Crafted by the eminent sculptor Pietro Porcelli, this monument pays homage to the intrepid explorers...
~960 ftS
Museum
Commissariat Buildings, Perth
5 min walk • The Commissariat Buildings are a group of two buildings found at 6 Marine Terrace in the West End of Fremantle, Western Australia, which, with construction having begun in 1852, are one of the first sites built using convict labour in the Swan River colony.
~1300 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Princess Theatre, Perth
7 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.
~680 ftSE
Universities and schools
University of Notre Dame Australia
4 min walk • The University of Notre Dame Australia is a national Roman Catholic private university with campuses in Fremantle and Broome in Western Australia and Sydney in New South Wales.
~1120 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Perth
6 min walk • The Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is located at 1–9 Short Street, Fremantle, Western Australia, in Pioneer Park, opposite the Fremantle railway station.
~1080 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Moore & Moore Cafe, Perth
6 min walk • WD Moore & Co Warehouse complex is on Henry Street, Fremantle. It was unified in 1899 behind an ornamental stucco facade. A store was established on the site by Samuel Moore in the 1840s. William Dalgety Moore later established a general merchant business there in 1862.
~330 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Union Bank, Perth
2 min walk • The site of 4 High Street was purchased by the Union Bank of Australia in 1881 and for several years the bank operated from the existing building, which had been the residence of Captain Daniel Scott.
~180 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Wilhelmsen House, Perth
1 min walk • Wilhemsen House, also known as the Elders Building, Elder Building, Barwil House and the Dalgety & Co. Building, is a heritage building located at 11 Cliff Street on the corner of Phillimore Street in the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia.
~600 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
McDonald Smith Building, Perth
3 min walk • The McDonald Smith Building is a heritage building in the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia. The building dates from the gold rush boom period in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and is of historic significance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fremantle Customs House?

Nearby attractions include Wilhelmsen House, Perth (1 min walk), Union Bank, Perth (2 min walk), 7 High Street, Perth (3 min walk), Reckitt & Colman Building Facade, Perth (3 min walk).

How to get to Fremantle Customs House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fremantle Customs House:

Bus

Victoria Quay • Lines: 6, 7 (1 min walk)
Maritime Museum & E-Shed Markets • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)

Ferry

B Shed • Lines: Express, SeaLink (4 min walk)
Northport Rous Head • Lines: Express (19 min walk)

Train

Fremantle (7 min walk)