Commissariat Buildings, Perth

Name: Commissariat Buildings
Address: Perth, Australia

#88 among attractions in Perth

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 32°3'26"S, 115°44'35"E

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FremantlePerth Australia

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Commissariat Buildings – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Explorers' Monument, Challenger Harbour, Fremantle Customs House, Perth/Fremantle.

~390 ftE
Memorial
Explorers' Monument
2 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...
~1100 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Challenger Harbour, Perth
6 min walk • Challenger Harbour is a marina in Fremantle, Western Australia adjacent to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. The harbour breakwater covers the historical site of the Fremantle Long Jetty.
~960 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Fremantle Customs House, Perth
5 min walk • 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.
~1060 ftNE
Area
Perth/Fremantle, Perth
6 min walk • Fremantle is a port city in Western Australia, located at the mouth of the Swan River in the metropolitan area of Perth, the state capital. Fremantle Harbour serves as the port of Perth. The Western Australian vernacular diminutive for Fremantle is Freo.
~460 ftN
Universities and schools
University of Notre Dame Australia
3 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.
~980 ftSE
Restaurant, Nightlife, Outdoor seating
Little Creatures, Perth
5 min walk • Little Creatures is a brewery based in Fremantle, Western Australia, operating as a subsidiary of the Japanese firm Kirin Company. It is owned by Little World Beverages, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lion Nathan which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin.
~690 ftSE
Park, Playground, Music venue
Esplanade Park, Perth
4 min walk • Esplanade Park is a public reserve in Fremantle, Western Australia. Situated on Marine Terrace and opposite the Esplanade Hotel, the reserve features about 100 mature Norfolk Island pines and the Explorers' Monument.
~720 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Moore & Moore Cafe, Perth
4 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.
~660 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Union Bank, Perth
4 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.
~790 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Wilhelmsen House, Perth
4 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.
~400 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
McDonald Smith Building, Perth
2 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 Commissariat Buildings?

Nearby attractions include Cliff Street, Perth (2 min walk), McDonald Smith Building, Perth (2 min walk), Reckitt & Colman Building Facade, Perth (3 min walk), 7 High Street, Perth (3 min walk).

How to get to Commissariat Buildings by public transport?

The nearest stations to Commissariat Buildings:

Bus

Fishing Boat Harbour • Lines: 7 (1 min walk)
Victoria Quay • Lines: 6, 7 (5 min walk)

Ferry

B Shed • Lines: Express, SeaLink (9 min walk)
Northport Rous Head • Lines: Express (22 min walk)

Train

Fremantle (10 min walk)