Whalers Tunnel
13 Mrs Trivett Pl, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Whalers Tunnel is a historic site in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 47 visitor reviews. It ranks #9 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
Whalers Tunnel at a glance
- Category
- Historic Sites
- State
- Western Australia
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Reviews
- 47
- Fremantle rank
- #9 of 14
- National rank
- #368 of 489
About Whalers Tunnel
Whalers Tunnel is one of 14 catalogued landmarks in Fremantle, Western Australia, sitting within the historic sites category. Among Fremantle's landmarks it currently ranks #9 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate Whalers Tunnel 4.6 out of 5 across 47 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the historic sites category nationally it ranks #25 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Whalers Tunnel ranks #368 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 75%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Western Australia it sits at #57 of 77, and within the historic sites category it holds #25 of 67 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs just below the historic sites average of 4.61, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Whalers Tunnel is located at 13 Mrs Trivett Pl, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Fremantle. For the wider context, the Fremantle city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Historic Sites category page compares Whalers Tunnel with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Whalers Tunnel worth visiting?
- Whalers Tunnel is a historic site in Fremantle, Western Australia, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 47 visitor reviews. It ranks #9 of 14 landmarks in Fremantle.
- Where is Whalers Tunnel?
- Whalers Tunnel is located at 13 Mrs Trivett Pl, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Whalers Tunnel?
- Whalers Tunnel is categorised as historic site. You can explore more historic sites across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Whalers Tunnel rated?
- Whalers Tunnel holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 47 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Whalers Tunnel?
- By visitor review volume, Whalers Tunnel ranks #368 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 75%), #57 of 77 in Western Australia, and #9 of 14 in Fremantle.
- How does Whalers Tunnel compare to other historic sites?
- Among 67 historic sites catalogued across Australia, Whalers Tunnel ranks #25 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating sits just under the category average of 4.61.
- What landmarks are near Whalers Tunnel?
- The closest landmarks to Whalers Tunnel are The Round House (28 m away), Fremantle Municipal Tramways (93 m away), Fremantle Historic Mortuary (148 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.