Perth to Fremantle Day Trip: Markets, Walks & Dessert

When should you plan a Fremantle day trip?

If your Perth-to-Fremantle day trip includes Muffle, choose Friday, Saturday or Sunday and visit our counter between 8am and 6pm. Muffle is inside the YARD at Fremantle Markets, at South Terrace and Henderson Street. We are closed Monday–Thursday; other Fremantle attractions have their own schedules.

Start with transport, not a fixed timetable

Check the Transperth journey planner for connections from your starting point to Fremantle. Departure times, service changes and your walk from the station all affect the journey, so avoid building your day around a promised travel time from an old blog post.

Driving instead? Allow for traffic and check parking restrictions when you arrive. Keep your itinerary flexible enough to enjoy a walk without rushing back to your vehicle.

A flexible Fremantle weekend itinerary

First stop: explore central Fremantle

Take a walk around central Fremantle and the West End. Choose the streets, shops or waterfront stops that appeal to you rather than trying to tick off every attraction. For ticketed attractions such as Fremantle Prison or a museum, confirm opening times and booking requirements with the venue before travelling.

Next: browse Fremantle Markets

Make time to wander before choosing your food. Check the official Fremantle Markets website for market information, trader details and holiday arrangements. The market's general hours and individual traders' hours are not necessarily identical.

Dessert: find Muffle in the YARD

At Muffle, choose from freshly baked bubble waffles, soft-serve ice cream, sundaes and thick shakes. Read the current menu to see the combinations and prices before you order. We are a walk-up counter: no booking is required, and online ordering is not available.

A warm bubble waffle makes a different kind of dessert stop from a plain ice cream cone. Its rounded pockets create a crisp-and-soft texture, while ice cream adds a cool contrast. If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, check our FAQ and ask staff before ordering.

Afterwards: leave room to explore

Continue your walk, choose another attraction or head towards the waterfront if the weather suits. If you want your Muffle later in the afternoon, plan to reach the counter before our 6pm closing time rather than leaving dessert until after an evening meal.

Your day-trip checklist

• Choose a Friday, Saturday or Sunday for a Muffle visit.
• Check your transport and any attraction bookings before leaving Perth.
• Bring what you need for the weather and a comfortable walk.
• Use our Muffle hours and directions to find the YARD counter.

For a closer look at the food stop, read our Fremantle Markets food guide.