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The Roundhouse

10 Arthur Head, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
(08) 9336 6897
Ranked #11 of 17 attractions in Fremantle
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Fremantle, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A lovely small building with nice lawns to relax on. Enjoyable view both directions (beach and high st). More

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Dutchie in Perth, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Interesting place to visit. If you want to see how a panopticon works, this is the place to go. More

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Perth, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

it didnt come across as something particularly exciting for me to see but i guess if you are interested in historical places this may be something you find of interest. it's free access and gives you a nice outlook to the sea and parts of Fremantle so if you have nothing to do that day it could be something you... More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Unforunately, we arrived too late to join a tour. Also access to the beach was locked. Even so, the views were great and old stone work worth a look before we left Freo. The Cat buses were handy too. More

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Sydney
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Try to go on a friday if you can and have a laugh with the great fun very knowledgeable guide named Ken. Ken knows so much about the area and is so passionate about the history of his town you could sit and listen to him all day long. You can also pre book the opportunity to fire the noon... More

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Kalgoorlie
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

The history is poorly explained. The area is slowly eroding, even the ghosts seem to have moved away More

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Perth, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Basically, this is a quick historic stop on your walk around Fremanlte. More

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Perth
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Thia is another place we like to take out of state or oversea's visitors. Great views a bit of history and it has a great photo op down one of the streets of old fremantle. Make it part of your walk from the E shed markets down to little creatures for a nice brew and pizza and your day is... More

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Radeberg, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

the renovated Round House was to house convicts, which is on show now by lovely senior people who have heaps of stories to the interessted visitors. Visitors will surely enjoy the extraordinary dedication of the staff, the impression of the building and the outlook to the city´s small streets. More

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Bunbury, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My husband is a re enactor and this place has a lot of history, well restored and lots of information, nice views as well More

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