The new Garde Hotel in Fremantle officially opened its doors to guests in early September 2025, transforming the historic Warders Hotel into a new boutique escape - the ideal spot to stay for an exclusive Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA) experience.
Located in the old Fremantle Police Headquarters precinct, the Garde Hotel blends heritage architecture with modern design and sits in Fremantle’s Convict Quarter precinct, right opposite the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison.
Exclusive to CAOA is the Fremantle Prison Art Tour, where curious visitors can discover 140 years of prisoner art and explore the Fremantle Prison Collection. Join Fremantle Prison’s experienced Guides on this private 1hr15 tour as they reveal the experiences of prisoners expressed through art. View convict-drawn frescoes and religious works, European landscapes, Aboriginal landscapes in the renowned Carrolup style, dot paintings, graffiti and tattoo art. A$220pp (approx £110).
CAOA is a collection of the nation’s most iconic cultural experiences, and offers a number of overnight immersive experiences available. In Ballarat, visitors can enjoy 24 Hours At Sovereign Hill, with mine tours, horse drawn coach rides and a sweet-making class before staying overnight in a Governor’s Room.
While CAOA’s newest member, the West Coast Wilderness Railway offers an incredible two-night hosted experience that truly brings to life the stories of Tasmania’s West Coast pioneering past.
Live Like the Railway GM places guests in the shoes of the General Manager of the Railway over three days, offering a rare and personal insight into the running of this remarkable heritage operation of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, based at the grand 1898 Penghana Mansion in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Cultural Attractions of Australia is a collective of 18 leading cultural, historic and sporting attractions, offering over 40 curated VIP, behind-the-scenes, pre-bookable and commissionable experiences that have been designed for immersive travellers.
