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There are plenty of fascinating things to do and see in Geraldton.
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HOUTMAN ABROLHOS ISLANDS
Geraldton is the gateway to this amazing archipelago of 122 islands located about 70km from the shore.
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CHAPMAN RIVER
The Chapman River begins at Yuna, about 60km from Geraldton and discharges into the ocean at Sunset Beach.
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ELLENDALE POOL
This scenic watering hole in Greenough is the ideal picnic location.
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GREENOUGH RIVER
This scenic river meanders 250km through the countryside to meet the ocean at Cape Burney.
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LEANING TREES
Buffeted by prevailing southerly winds, the trees of Greenough have taken up a decided lean.
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EXPLORE THE WILDFLOWERS
Geraldton-Greenough is the ideal base to explore the region’s incredibly beautiful and varied wildflowers.
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ACDC
A.C.D.C. stands for Arts and Cultural Development Council and is the Geraldton-Greenough Community Gallery.
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BATAVIA LONGBOAT
This magnificent replica longboat was constructed in 2003 and graces the waters in front of the WA Museum Geraldton.
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CENTRAL GREENOUGH HISTORIC SETTLEMENT
Walking among the historical buildings at the Central Greenough Historical Settlement is like stepping back in time.
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GREENOUGH PIONEER MUSEUM
Located in a beautifully restored two storey house alongside Maley’s Mill, the Pioneer Museum offers an insight into a bygone era.
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HMAS SYDNEY II MEMORIAL
This magnificent memorial has become the country’s premier site for honouring the 645 Australian sailors who were lost off the Western Australian coast during a World War II battle in November 1941.
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IRONBARKS OLD FORGE
The "Ironbarks" is one of the earliest properties settled in the Victoria Ditrict, or what is historically known as the Front Flats.
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OAKABELLA HOMESTEAD
The beautifully restored Oakabella homestead is situated 30km north of Geraldton and exudes historical charm.
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GERALDTON REGIONAL ART GALLERY
Home to the City of Geraldton-Greenough Collection which boasts work by Elizabeth Durack, Norman Lindsay and an array of contemporary local artists, the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery is also renowned for its innovation in the Arts.
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ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL
Famed architect Monsignor Hawes designed this magnificent building situated on Cathedral Avenue in the heart of Geraldton.
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WA MUSEUM GERALDTON
This state of the art museum completed in 2001 graces the boardwalk at the new Batavia Coast Marina.
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