Geraldton Attractions

Attractions, attractions, attractions - Where do I start?? Geraldton has so much to see and do!

The region is so diverse, that it pleases even the most discerning visitor. There are visitor. There are water sports of all kinds, ocean cruises, dolphin encounters, boat & fishing charters, walk & bike tracks, canoeing, historic tours, camping, sailing, swimming, wind surfing, para-sailing, fishing, live shows, theatre, dining out, festivals, aboriginal culture, arts & crafts, markets, this is just to name a few! 

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  • Attraction: Abrolhos Islands
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08  9921 6800
  • Description: Pristine waters, a rich biodiversity of marine and other wildlife, historic shipwrecks and their attendant tales, both wild and romantic, of human savagery and triumph over adversity, and a modern, thriving rock lobster industry are all part of the magic that is the Houtman Abrolhos Islands. Commonly referred to as “The Abrolhos”, the islands are named after Dutch Commander Frederik de Houtman, who came across several of the low-lying, coral-reef fringed islands in June 1619. The word Abrolhos is thought to be derived from the Portuguese expression Abre os olhos, meaning “keep your eyes open”. The 122 islands lie 60km west of Geraldton on Western Australia's midwest coast. They are clustered into three main groups – Wallabi, Easter and Pelsaert - and spread from north to south across 100km of ocean. The islands and their surrounding reef communities are a meeting place for tropical and temperate sea life and form one of the State's unique marine areas.
  • Attraction: Batavia Coast Marina
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: Trendy residential housing and offices line the streets and the waterfront. An artistically designed boardwalk follows the water's edge, starting from the boat pens, past swanky town houses and around the magnificent new WA Museum Geraldton. A classy, new, waterside restaurant graces the boardwalk and art features also add to the feel of the growing establishment.
  • Attraction: Greenough Wildlife & Bird Park
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08 9926 1171
  • Description: Greenough Wildlife & Bird Park is situated 20km south of Geraldton, Western Australia. It is a privately owned park which rescues & rehabilitates Australian Wildlife and has been for 30 yrs. We have some animals which have been here a long time and always have some which have just moved in.
    Come visit our beautiful surroundings where you can dance with a dingo, cuddle a kangaroo or sing with a snake, all in the parks beautiful surroundings. We have BBQ facilities & host many children's and social functions; we even have hosted a wedding.
  • Attraction: Live Lobster Tours
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative opens the doors to their impressive Brolos Brand 90 tonne capacity live lobster processing plant located on Fishermen's Wharf (see map) during the Western Rock Lobster Season (November 15th – August 31st). Tour guides give tourists and locals alike a behind-the-scenes insight into this multi-million dollar regional industry. The tour aims to educate people on the Western Rock Lobster industry and why the clear Batavia waters are a haven for this seafood delicacy. The processing plant also demonstrates to visitors the large investment by the Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative Ltd in research and development to maintain an ideal environment for export grade live Brolos lobsters. The guides talk many participants into holding some of the larger live Western Rock Lobsters in their hands, sparking squeals of delight all captured in the flurry of camera lights.
  • Attraction: The Fishermen's Wharf
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08 9965 9000
  • Description: The Fishermen's Wharf is a hive of activity, particularly during the rock lobster fishing season from November 15 to June 30. Come down for a stroll and view some of the multimillion dollar lobster fishing fleet. Carrier boats which service the Abrolhos Islands 70 km away are penned in the wharf, as are some of the trawler fishing vessels. Around 400 lobster boats fish from Mid West waters and a large portion of these boats is Geraldton based. The Live Lobster Factory runs tours Monday to Friday during the season that stretches from November to June. Why not have some fish & chips at "Barnacles" on the wharf while watching all the action?
  • Attraction: Walkaway Windfarm
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08
  • Description: Australia's second largest wind farm officially opened in Walkaway in August 2005. Fifty-four turbines standing 80 metres high make up the Walkaway wind farm, 25km south-east of Geraldton. They produce 90 megawatts of electricity at full capacity, which is only one megawatt less than Australia's largest wind farm at South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. The turbines have 78m towers and 41m long blades. The wind farm is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 300,000 tonnes  per year and will be capable of supplying power to approximately 60,000 homes.
  • Attraction: Stand Up Paddle Boards and Kayak Hire
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 0437 200 276.
  • Description: If the weather is good, you will find Linda on the beach in front of the Geraldton Yacht Club most weekends and public holidays. (if the flags are up, they are open for business!). Why not hire canoes for your next event or birthday party? Linda is happy to help with outdoor education classes, school excursions, corporate days and bucks/hens parties as well as birthdays. Windsurfing classes are also available at Drummond Cove.
  • Attraction: Aquarena
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 08 9921 8844
  • Description: The Aquarena caters for all levels of swimming abilities and ages. The Aquarena offers quality instruction designed to advance the participants confidence, skill level and enjoyment in the aquatic environment. They also act as a host for venue hiring, for weddings, parties or anything that comes to your mind. The Pro-shop sells swimwear for all ages, shapes and sizes. Goggles, fins and other accessories are all readily available, Or you can come down and have a casual swim or relax in the Heated Spa.
  • Attraction: Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
  • Location: Geraldton WA - Phone: 0449 021 784 
  • Description: Geraldton's consistent summer winds have earned the city the title of the country's windsurfing and kitesurfing capital. Conditions are so ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing that hundreds of fans from across the globe descend on Geraldton each year to experience the thrill of racing across the water on a sail or kite board. Conditions are best during the summer months from around November to March when prevailing southerly sea breezes spice up the action.