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Introduction

Situated on the heart of the Batavia Coast, Geraldton offers a near-perfect lifestyle year-round,  offering a temperate climate. 
Geraldton is the hub of the hinterland activity. As a port city it is the centre of the fishing, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and tourism industries of the Mid West Region. Geraldton is renowned world-wide for the quality rock lobster fishing off our coast and is often referred to as the world leader in this area, a result of the pristine waters along the Batavia Coast.
Located just 4 ½ hours drive or 55 minute flight north of Perth, Geraldton is in easy reach for a weekend getaway, a longer vacation or a permanent getaway! It provides an ideal base for exploring all that Geraldton and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Attractions

  • Geraldton possesses a thriving artistic community with local works displayed at the old gaol as well as the Geraldton Art Gallery.

  • The new Western Australian Museum Geraldton, serves as a gateway to the region’s history spanning from the creation of the ancient landscape to the Batavia shipwreck and mutiny in 1629 to the development of the thriving region we see today.

  • Old Geraldton Gaol Craft Centre 

  • Red Hill of Chapman Valley Winery Wine tasting 

  • Whale Watching in September and October as Humpback whales head for cooler waters.

  • Wildflowers From July to October, the mid west bush comes alive with a wide array of stunning wildflowers. Geraldton is the perfect base from which to explore the full diversity of colours and scents during wildflowers season.

Activities

  • Harbour Cruises, Dive Charters, Fishing Charters

  • Island Flights

  • The Abrolhos Islands offer a wide-ranging experience from all things aquatic to bird watching in one of Australia’s most important seabird breeding areas. Containing the site of the infamous Batavia shipwreck site, the islands also sport magnificent underwater coral, seagrass and marine life sanctuary.

  • Clear, unspoilt water and beautiful white sand, create the perfect beach setting for surfing, swimming or just relaxing

  • Excellent opportunities for recreational fishers exist all year round from beach fishing to deep sea experiences..

  • Aerial Tours

  • Golf

  • Windsurfing Regarded as one of the best windsurfing locations in the world, Geraldton’s favourite spots are readily accessible.