Tourism
Situated on the heart of the Batavia Coast, Geraldton offers a near-perfect lifestyle year-round. Offering a temperate climate, range of entertainment, shopping, fishing and some world-accredited sporting facilities, Geraldton is the regional city of the Mid West Region of Western Australia. 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. Well known as the "Sun City", Geraldton is also a sought after destination for chasers of the wind. Windsurfers are attracted throughout the year to the perfect conditions for their water sport and the national competitions that are held here annually. The magnificent beaches and sunny weather plays haven to a multitude of water activities or just enjoyed for a leisurely sun-bake or stroll. Located just 4½ 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 including the wildflowers, Greenough Hamlet, Kalbarri Gorges or the heritage or walk trails in the area. Geraldton Visitor Centre Following is a list of information supplied on this website which includes Community / Tourism / Heritage and History In the City of Geraldton-Greenough for you to access. Community Development Department
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