60 kilometres west of Geraldton, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
More than 120 unspoiled islands clustered over 100 kilometres of pristine ocean make up the Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia's mid north coast.
Fishing around these spectacular atolls is rated among the best in the world, while bird watching is another popular drawcard. Large breeding colonies of sea birds exist on the islands with more than 90 different species identified.
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via Willcock Drive, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Back Beach is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Geraldton. For the surfing enthusiast make sure to bring your surf board and practice your skill on the medium to large waves with the locals. It is also a great spot for a swim or body surf.
The Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beaches during the summer weekends, so make sure you swim between the red and yellow flags. Whilst the beach i ...
Morning Reef, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
With tales of murderous mutiny, the Batavia Shipwreck off the coast of Geraldton is one of Western Australia's best known historic dive sites.
The ship lies in four to six metres of clear Indian Ocean making it an excellent dive spot for people of all diving abilities.
You'll see the outline of the hull which is still fully equipped with cannons and anchors in a stark reminder of the gruesom ...
Corner of Chapman Road and Bayley Street, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Wandering the streets of Geraldton it will be hard to miss the aesthetically pleasing grand building that is know as the Bill Sewell Complex. A visit to the Geraldton Visitors Centre within the building will provide you with an interesting history of this magnificent historic building. Originally the site of a convict depot and later the Victoria District Hospital the building played a significant ...
101 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
The Cathedral of Holy Cross in Geraldton is renowned for having one of the largest areas of stained glass windows in Australia. Thanks to the elevated lot it stands on, the Anglican cathedral is an impressive sight from the road. Stroll around the grounds to examine the magnificent works of art on the windows. View the inside of the church and collect a pamphlet about its history and significance ...
via Chapman Valley Road, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Scenic drives through fields of spring time wildflowers and picturesque farmland makes Chapman Valley a popular destination for self drive adventure.
Located north east of Geraldton, Chapman Valley is a prime spot for wildflower fans, with bright pink, blue and white everlastings colouring the landscape during the season. The area between Nanson and Yuna is where you'll find some of the best wi ...
Brand Highway, Greenough, Western Australia 6530, Australia
The Cliff Grange farmhouse is a fine example of one of the earliest residences of the Greenough/Geraldton region. Whilst currently undergoing restoration, you can capture the 1850s architecture and beauty of the historic building by camera. Cliff Grange was the home of the Clinch's Mill manager, which is a short two minute walk further down the Brand Highway.
Both buildings form part of the Gre ...
Gregory Road, Greenough, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Clinch's Mill is a splendid heritage building that was constructed in 1859. In its heyday, the mill was an important supplier of flour to the Murchison gold fields. While much of the building is in ruins and is not open to the public, it offers an exceptional photographic opportunity. Situated just outside of the historic town of Greenough, it can be clearly seen from the roadside of the Brand Hig ...
via Coronation Beach Road, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Located 32 kilometres north of Geraldton along the North West Coastal Highway, Coronation Beach is a favourite spot for windsurfing and surfing. Coronation Beach is renowned as one of the finest windsurfing locations in the world and hosts many windsurfing competitions, attracting many international visitors each year.
The beach offers barbeque and toilet facilities and also camping at a fee. ...
via Brand Highway, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Flat Rocks is a renowned first class surfing beach just south of Geraldton. Surfers will enjoy the consistently perfect surf conditions. For those who prefer to watch from the shore, the soft pristine beach offers the perfect vantage point. Marvel at the professionals mastering the waves during the State Surfing Championships, which are held at Flat Rocks in September each year.
Confident swimm ...
Connell Road, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Geraldton Port is one of the few ports where you are able to get a close look at all of the bustling activities that take place. Geraldton Port is one of Australia's busiest regional ports and Australia's second largest for grain export. You will be able to see a variety of different size carriers arriving and departing. Witness grain and iron ore being loaded onto these enormous vessels.
With ...
24 Chapman Road, Geraldton, Western Australia 6530, Australia
The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery is the single largest dedicated art gallery in the Mid-West region and is one of only three 'A' class venues in regional Western Australia. As such it employs professionally trained staff and provides the highest standard of environmental control and security. To be accessible to all members of the community the gallery provides wheelchair access toilet and a lif ...
Corner of Brand Highway and McCartney Road, Greenough, Western Australia 6530, Australia
Greenough Hamlet is a historic village that has been beautifully preserved and captures the essence of life in the 1800s. Collect a visitor's guide on arrival and walk through the village, learning about the significance of each building along the way.
There are eleven delightful buildings for you to look through, each of which is filled with antique furniture and artefacts. Look through the f ...
Brand Highway, Greenough, Western Australia 6530, Australia
The Greenough Leaning Trees are scattered throughout the Shire of Greenough. This bizarre natural phenomenon is caused by the airborne salt content blown in with the winds off the Indian Ocean. The tree trunks lie horizontal to the ground and have become somewhat of an icon for the area.
Although most of the trees are located on private property you will not be able to miss them as you drive al ...
Phillips Road, Greenough, Western Australia 6530, Australia
The Greenough Pioneer Museum is located 405 kilometres north of Perth on the Brand Highway and just 19 kilometres south of Geraldton. This area of the Midwest is known as the Greenough Front Flats and is a unique landscape (look out for the famous leaning trees) encapsulating its history and rural activities.
The Greenough Pioneer Museum is a carefully restored two storey homestead set ...
