Bathers Beach

Bathers Beach is a small sheltered sandy beach in Fremantle, Western Australia, located between Bathers Bay and Fishing Boat Harbour beneath the historic Round House. As Fremantle's original beach and landing site for the Swan River Colony in 1829, it is notable for its calm waters, heritage setting, and proximity to the city centre. The beach is popular for swimming, snorkeling and sunset views with the city skyline and harbour as backdrop.

Visitors can expect a small, sheltered sandy cove with calm turquoise water enclosed by groyne and harbour walls, backed by grassed areas and heritage buildings. The beach sits directly below the Round House on Arthur Head and adjacent to Fishing Boat Harbour, with views of the Indian Ocean, moored fishing boats and the Kidogo Arthouse (former whaling station). Facilities include cafes and restaurants on the sand, paved promenade, showers and seating. The setting is urban and historic rather than remote, suitable for swimming, wading, snorkeling and photography.

Bathers Beach is Fremantle's original beach and the landing site of the Swan River Colony in 1829. It served as a whaling station in the 1830s-1840s, with the former whaling station building now housing Kidogo Arthouse. The beach lies beneath Arthur Head and the Round House (1831), Western Australia's oldest remaining public building and former gaol, reflecting early colonial maritime history.

The beach is located within Whadjuk Noongar country and forms part of Fremantle's historic West End and Arthur Head Reserve precinct. It is valued as a community recreation area and heritage landscape linking the port, Fishing Boat Harbour and early settlement sites, and is a focal point for local arts and dining culture.