About Bathers Beach
Bathers Beach is a things to do venue in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Originally known as Whalers Beach, it was later renamed City Beach. The water just offshore is known as Bathers Bay.
The shipwreck of the Marquis of Anglesea on September 4, 1829, occurred at Bathers Beach, leading to the naming of the rocky promontory as Anglesea Point. In 1837, Daniel Scott, a local businessman and chair of the town council, invested in the Fremantle Whaling Company.
The company built a tunnel beneath the Round House, connecting Bathers Beach to High Street for easier access to equipment and supplies. The Fremantle Whaling Company established a whaling station at Bathers Beach, complete with buildings, a jetty, and the tunnel.
Bathers Beach has also attracted archaeological interest due to its history and the range of activities that have taken place in the area since the 1820s.
Good to know
- Type: Things to Do
- Area: Fremantle, Western Australia
- Website: visit ↗
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bathers Beach?
Bathers Beach is located at Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
What type of place is Bathers Beach?
Bathers Beach is a things to do venue in Fremantle, Western Australia.
How can I contact Bathers Beach?
You can visit their website (linked on this page).
Find more things to do in Fremantle or browse the Fremantle local guide.
Address
Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Website
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Category
Things to Do
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