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Fremantle Prison again named one of Australia’s top 10 tourist sites by TripAdvisor

Jessica NicoFremantle Gazette

FREMANTLE Prison has again been named one of Australia’s top 10 tourist sites.

The prison, as well as the State War Memorial in Kings Park, were the only two Perth places named in the TripAdvisor 2016 Travellers Choice Awards list.

Heritage minister Albert Jacob said Fremantle Prison came in at number seven.

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“This is visitor feedback at its simplest and purest form, because the top 10 landmarks are determined based on reviews submitted by travellers to the TripAdvisor website over the past 12 months,” he said.

“For Fremantle Prison to rank so well is a tribute to the dedication of the prison’s staff and the wonderful work they do in offering programs and tours to engage visitors and provide them with enriching and entertaining experiences.”

The Top 10 Tourist Sites

1. Australian War Memorial, Canberra

2. Sydney Opera House

3. Sydney Harbour Bridge

4. Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

5. Block Arcade, Melbourne

6. Port Arthur, Tasmania

7. Fremantle Prison

8. State War Memorial Kings Park

9. Australian Parliament House, Canberra

10. Queen Victoria Building, Sydney