B Shed, Fremantle
Part of Victoria Quay, B Shed in Fremantle, Western Australia, is an events space with a café. It’s also where the Fremantle to Rottnest Island ferries depart from.
What is B Shed, Fremantle?
B Shed, Fremantle, is one of several large ‘shed’ buildings in the Victoria Quay section of the Port of Fremantle. B Shed is home to the Rottnest Express ferry terminal, plus several organisations and an events space.
One of these organisations is Leeuwin Ocean Adventure. This not-for-profit entity teaches young people to sail, usually aboard the STS Leeuwin II. This is a traditional sailing ship that is moored outside B Shed when it is not being taken on adventures up the coast.
Rottnest Island ferries from B Shed, Fremantle
Most visitors to B Shed, Fremantle, however, will be on their way to Rottnest Island. The Rottnest Island ferries run by Rottnest Express and SeaLink leave from here.
Heading in the opposite direction, Captain Cook Cruises runs its Swan River cruises to Perth and the Swan Valley from this building on Victoria Quay.
Which Rottnest Island ferry?
When deciding which Rottnest Island ferry to book, remember that there are three departure points. The Sealink ferries depart earlier, the Rottnest Express ferries are the cheapest and the Rottnest Fast Ferries go from Perth’s northern suburbs where there’s free parking. For more information and booking, use the links below.
How to get to B Shed, Fremantle
To get to B Shed, Fremantle, from Fremantle Station, use the track crossing on Phillimore Street. Turn left along the path, then right along the road between E Shed and the ferry car park. Turn left again along Peter Hughes Drive. From here, it’s a short stroll to the Rottnest Express ferry terminal.
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.
B Shed parking
There is limited parking at B Shed, costing $10 a day with Wilson. You’ll probably have more luck with the bigger Wilson car park opposite E Shed. Again, all day parking costs $10. But it’s almost always better to arrive by public transport. The Perth to Fremantle train takes about half an hour.
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.
Freo Merchant Café at B Shed, Fremantle
Most people who come to B Shed, Fremantle, therefore, will be waiting for a ferry. And the best place to do so is inside the Freo Merchant Café. This is primarily a breakfast joint, but it’s as good a place as any to get a healthy feed and a coffee.
For more information on B Shed, Fremantle, and the rest of Victoria Quay, visit the Victoria Quay website.
Other things to do in Fremantle, Western Australia, include hip dining at Bathers Beach House and Bread In Common. You can also go on tours through the tunnels under Fremantle Prison, and visit the Roundhouse – Western Australia’s oldest public building. If shipwreck stories are your thing, then the WA Shipwrecks Museum should have you engrossed for hours.
More Fremantle activities include taking a ride on the Fremantle ferris wheel, going for a sunset cruise and a street art and beer tour by bike.
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.
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.