Fim Fam - Day 6

Day 6 – June 24, 2009

0800 Breakfast

0900 Pick up and Transfer to Kings Park
At 400 hectares of natural bushland and park area, it is the largest inner city park in the world. (Yes, larger than Central Park). However, unlike Central Park most of the terrain is inaccessible or more of a reserve area than a park.

0930 Kings Park Indigenous Heritage Tour

1100 Transfer to Cottlesloe Beach

1145 Transfer to Fremantle
Fremantle is one of those places where I could definitely live. The locals call it “Fre-o” and it’s a charming seaside city famous for its seafood and cosmopolitan street life.

(Little Creatures Brewery: Michael Lowe)

1200 Lunch and beer tasting at Little Creatures Brewery
You just can’t go wrong with beer tasting and a brewery tour. Despite the common notion that Little Creatures was named after the crocodile pit that used to occupy the brewery’s current location, the name actually came from the natural yeast placed in the bottles that would eat the sugar. The restaurant itself really has some character as well as delicious food. Tapas style Aussie seafood served with a nice tall pint of freshly brewed beer and you’re all set to go.

(My kind of tour: Michael Lowe)

1330 Fremantle Prison

(Impending facade of the Fremantle Prison: Michael Lowe)

After 136 years of continuous use, the Fremantle prison finally closed only in 1991. Modern day prisoners were subjected to an 1850s prison. Cold stones, few amenities, and small cells without toilets were just a few of its nuances.

(Looks like fun, doesn't it?: Michael Lowe)

1500 Captain Cook Cruises
With the weather being amuck, we decided to skip the harbor cruise and take some alone time to catch up on work and other things. Good choice. Finally, some down time!

1830 Pre-dinner cocktails at the hotel

1900 Dinner at the hotel