IS FREO’S SOUTH BEACH IN THE INNER HARBOUR?
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The VISIT FREMANTLE Facebook marketing page published this lovely photo of South Beach this morning, accompanied by following text:
Visit Fremantle
With the weather warming up, South Beach is the perfect destination to enjoy a swim, a picnic or a barbecue. Located in Fremantle’s inner harbour, South Beach is just a two minute walk from cafes, restaurants and shops on South Terrace. Enjoy breakfast at Third Wheel or grab a coffee and delicious bread to go from Wild Bakery South Freo to start your morning off right.
I have only been living in Fremantle for just under 30 years, but was never aware that South Beach is in the Inner Harbour. Maybe Visit Fremantle had a few too many AFL Grand Final drinks last night? ; >))
Roel Loopers
According to North Coogee residents, South Beach historically goes all the way down to the South Fremantle Power Station!
According to Fremantle Ports (https://www.fremantleports.com.au/the-port/port-map), the Inner Harbour is definitely the area between North Mole/North Quay and South Mole/Victoria Quay and the Outer Harbour is down at Kwinana.
The area between Inner and Outer Harbours is not part of the port at all – and, more importantly, South Fremantle/South Beach has a character all its own. It’s part of Fremantle (geographically and socio-culturally) but it’s also quite distinct from it – and long may it remain so.
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