North Fremantle Heritage Trail Refresh Project

Call to rediscover, uncover and enhance our rich past. Discover the Hidden Gems!

Jump to a quick link:

• RSVP to our Guided Twilight Walk
• Check out all events and key dates for this engagement
• Submit your feedback via our survey
• Scavenger hunt entry form
• Explore our interactive trail map

Project background

The North Fremantle Heritage Trail (the Trail), developed during the National Bicentennial Project in 1988, set out to commemorate our shared history. A statewide network of heritage trails unfolded, showcasing Western Australia's natural and cultural treasures. Crafted with the local community, the City of Fremantle (the City) and conservation groups, the Trail thrived and was powered by dedicated volunteers. Today, as we stand at the crossroads of time, the trail's heritage signage, installed in 2004, needs renewal. Join us to revitalise and enhance the Trail.

Why are we engaging?

The North Fremantle community actively engages and celebrates the area's rich history. The refreshing of the Trail will ensure that new residents and visitors to North Fremantle can learn about the area. As you undertake this engagement, we encourage you to consider the following:

• What untold stories are absent from our narrative?
• What subjects or locations would you like to explore deeper along the trail?
• Your insight will help shape the future richness of our heritage exploration.

In addition, the City of Fremantle acknowledges the Whadjuk people as the Traditional Owners of the greater Fremantle/Walyalup area. We recognise that the Trail signage installed in 2004 may not have adhered to the procedural standards we uphold today. Consequently, the City is fully committed to renewing the signage and gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of this land for the Whadjuk people via engagement.

Project goals

• Actively involve Whadjuk Elders and their community.
• Renew interpretive signage along the North Fremantle foreshore.
• Create an immersive visitor experience blending heritage, nature, and best practices in recreational trails.
• Guide visitors through North Fremantle using a blend of digital and physical heritage signs.
• Commemorate the area's layered heritage.
• Inspire return visits and lifelong learning.
• Showcase recent cultural and physical heritage, including icons like the Dingo Flour Mill and Bon Scott's home.
• Utilise technology to maintain a dynamic and adaptable heritage trail.

How can I get involved?

Throughout the project, we welcome your input on the Trail Refresh by:

• Sharing your culturally significant stories/history in the online survey.
• Providing feedback on the project’s vision and objectives.
• Shaping the 'look and feel of signage.
• Providing feedback on the indicative location of nodes and signage.
• Contributing to the naming of the trail.

Join the conversation by participating in our online survey, open from 12 January–18 February 2024, or express your interest by applying to participate in the Project Reference Group. Learn more about this group when you complete the survey or email us at communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to uncover the 'hidden gems' and stories that make North Fremantle special.

The State Government, through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, is a major supporter of The North Fremantle Heritage Trail Project. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.