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Cantonment Hill

A terrific view of Fremantle Harbour and beyond. The Signal Station at the top is now home to the Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue (the building is not open to the public). The Army Museum is at the foot of the hill as well and is easily visited at the same time.

Getting there: take the 998 bus from Fremantle station and get off at the last stop before the bridge over the river
Price: free

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