Fremantle ferris wheel: Cost, location and ride times

The Fremantle ferris wheel in Esplanade Park, Fremantle is 40 metres high and rides last seven to eight minutes. Tickets cost from $12.

The Fremantle ferris wheel, as most people tend to know it, is Western Australia’s take on the London Eye or Singapore Flyer. By big wheel standards, this is not a world-leader, but it’s a pleasant enough attraction to add to a Fremantle holiday

Things to book in Fremantle before you arrive

Your Rottnest Island ferry tickets and bike hire.
A best of Fremantle two hour walking tour.
Whale-watching cruise tickets.
A street art and beer tour.
A half day sailing cruise to Carnac Island.
A sunset sailing cruise.
A four venue Fremantle bar tour.

How big is the Fremantle ferris wheel?

The Tourist Wheel Fremantle, to give it the name virtually no-one actually uses, is 40 metres high. That’s a relative tiddler – half the size of the original Ferris wheel in Chicago, and less than a third as high as the London Eye.

You do, however, get lovely views of Fremantle and the Indian Ocean from the top.

Where is the Tourist Wheel Fremantle?

The Tourist Wheel Fremantle is in Esplanade Park, opposite Fishing Boat Harbour. It was erected in Fremantle in 2013, and has 40 enclosed gondolas. Rides last seven to eight minutes.

The Fremantle ferris wheel operates between 09.00 and 21.00 every day apart from Saturdays and Sundays, when it runs between 09.00 and 21.00.

5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special

Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.

Fremantle ferris wheel costs

Fremantle ferris wheel tickets cost from $12 for adults and $10 for children, and can be booked online.

Other things to do in Fremantle include the tunnels tour under Fremantle Prison, dining at Bathers Beach House or Bread In Common, plus visiting the WA Shipwrecks Museum.

Rottnest Island ferries and Carnac Island tours leave from B Shed, while other tour options in Fremantle focus on street art and local bars. The Perth to Fremantle train takes half an hour.

Unusual Fremantle accommodation options include the Hougoumont Hotel and Fremantle Prison YHA.

Fremantle accommodation recommendations

The best Fremantle accommodation options are:

For distinctive character and a sense of history: Hougoumont Hotel.
For gorgeous apartments: West End Warehouse.
For location and cool factor: Warders Hotel Fremantle Markets.
For a decent pool: Pier 21 Apartmentment Hotel.
On a budget: Fremantle Prison YHA.

The Fremantle ferris wheel and Fishing Boat Harbour. Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅

✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.