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GERALDTON

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
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Geraldton
possesses a thriving artistic community with local works displayed at
the old gaol as well as the Geraldton Art Gallery.
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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.
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Old Geraldton Gaol Craft Centre
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Red Hill of Chapman Valley Winery Wine tasting
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Whale Watching
in September and October as Humpback whales head for cooler waters.
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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
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Harbour
Cruises, Dive Charters, Fishing Charters
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Island
Flights
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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.
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Clear,
unspoilt water and beautiful white sand, create the perfect beach
setting for surfing, swimming or just relaxing
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Excellent
opportunities for recreational fishers exist all year round from beach
fishing to deep sea experiences..
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Aerial
Tours
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Golf
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Windsurfing Regarded as one of the best windsurfing locations in the world, Geraldton’s favourite spots are readily accessible.
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