The Fremantle Aboriginal Heritage Tour is the oldest Indigenous experience in the Perth region. Beyond Fremantle's well documented history of the last 200 years, lies the rich and colorful Indigenous history spanning nearly 40,000 years. The Fremantle Indigenous Heritage Tour recalls this fascinating part of Australia's ancient past from the Dreaming through to the arrival of the early settlers and their impact on the lives and culture of the first Australians.

This tour will give you an understanding of how Aboriginal people were affected by the arrival of the new settlers. Learn of Aboriginal Whaling and discover “Why whales beach themselves” whilst discovering Western Australia’s oldest whaling operation, the Fremantle Whaling Tunnel. Learn of Bush plants available for food and medicine along the coastal areas and discover the Round House Prison and its impact on the local Indigenous people.

Learn about the intricate social structures and seasonal gatherings of the Nyoongar and the pivotal role the Swan River played in the lives of the Wadjuk people.