About Fremantle War Memorial
The Fremantle War Memorial is a major war memorial located on Monument Hill in Fremantle, Western Australia. Unveiled in 1928, it commemorates soldiers from Fremantle who died in World War I, with later commemorations for subsequent conflicts. The memorial features a large obelisk on an elevated reserve offering panoramic views over Fremantle, the port and Indian Ocean, and is heritage-listed as a significant community landmark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air memorial set within Monument Hill Reserve, a landscaped hilltop park. The central feature is a tall granite obelisk on a stepped platform with commemorative plaques and roll of honour. Surrounding terraces, lawns, pathways and mature trees provide a quiet, reflective setting with panoramic views across Fremantle, Fremantle Harbour and the coastline. The site is accessible on foot and is used for remembrance services, sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Large granite obelisk commemorating Fremantle soldiers who died in World War I
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Elevated position on Monument Hill with panoramic views over Fremantle and the Indian Ocean
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Heritage-listed memorial reserve with landscaped terraces and remembrance plaques
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Principal venue for Anzac Day dawn services and Remembrance Day observances in Fremantle
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