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Things To Do [ Activities - Wineries - Restaurants - Golf - Drives - Abrolhos Islands - Greenough - Fishing ]
Geraldton
Windsurfing Centre - Sailwest Why not try your hand windsurfing in one of the worlds hottest wind surfing spots. Rick or May are one of our local operators who would only be too happy to help you out with all of your needs. Brightwater
Barramundi Your hosts, Pete and Deb Berryman, operate this unique tourist attraction where you can capture the prized sports fish, Barramundi, from one of the property's dams. After going to Broome, where 300 barramundi fingerlings were bought and bred, them to release in a dam on his small farming property along Chapman Valley Road, Brightwater Barramundi now gives you the opportunity to catch these prized fish. Geraldton
Aquarena Aquatic Centre -
Cool off in the fun atmosphere of Geraldton's Aquarena. Choose from
heated or
unheated pools, inside or outside with safe options for children. Don't miss
the water slide. 50m outdoor pool - small wading pool outdoor - 25m indoor
heated waterpolo pool - 47 Metre Slide - Heated Leisure pool - Hydrotherapy
pool - Sauna and Spa - Showers and lockers available. Conduct swimming lessons
for all ages, water aerobics etc. Location:
Pass Street Geraldton 6530 Phone: 9921 8844 Fax:
9921 8855 Email: aquarena@geraldton.wa.gov.au
Chapman
Valley Wines - Chapman
Valley area W.A's most northern winery, free wine tasting, great food, play area for kids relaxed family day, a choice of 4 reds and 6 whites. Located in the picturesque Chapman Valley approximately 30 Km's north east Geraldton. What started as a hobby on a near by property became an ambition to establish a commercial Winery in the Geraldton area. First plantings were five hectares in 1995 a second planting of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in 1999. Chapman Valley is primarily a farming area, a pleasant drive from Geraldton to the Vineyard; a popular spot for locals as well as tourists. Wine tastings by appointment only Red
Hill of Chapman Valley Winery and Backpackers (
Chapman Valley )
Ego
Creek Vineyard - Chapman
Valley area Just 5 kms along
the Chapman Valley Road is the valley's, until now, best kept secret.Relax
on our verandahs and watch the sun set over Champion Bay. Stunning
views, very relaxing atmosphere and delicious award winning wines. Dindiloa
Wines- Chapman
Valley area Details available soon
Bentwood
Olive Grove Our café produces fine olive and other products and is open Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a light meal, coffee and cake in a relaxed setting amongst friends. Boatshed
Seafood Restaurant (08) 99215500 - Geraldton -
Let Don and Yvonne tantalise your taste buds. Espesially if you are a seafood
lover Great Service, terrific local atmosphere and local seafood. A must if
you are dining out! Tanti's Restaurant 174 Marine Terrace Geraldton WA 6530 Ph: 9964 2311 - Traditional Thai Restaurant Hampton Arms Inn: - Geraldton - Let Judy and Brian take you back in time. Traditional English cooking, only the best ingredients. Why not visit Brians rare bookshop while you are there or visit the Blacksmith Museum. The Rose Chinese Restaurant (08) 9921 5645 - Geraldton - Authentic Chinese and Thai Cuisine Batavia
Motor Inn Gallery Restaurant - 54 Fitzgerald Street
Geraldton WA 6530 Ph: 08 9921 3500 John
Gilroy's Irish Bar -
Freemson Hotel - Marine Terrace Mall Geraldton WA 6530 Ph: 08 9964
3457 Fax: 08 9921 7748 Cafe Tuscany 52 Durlacher Street Post Office Plaza Geraldton WA 6530 Phone 08 99645959 Beach Break Restaurant (08) 99643382 -
Geraldton
Spalding
Park Golf Club Inc - Visitors welcome Set against
the backdrop of the everchanging Moresby Ranges are 18 beautiful
golf holes designed to be as much a part of the surrounding
Chapman River A Class Nature Reserve as a challenge to even the most
skilled golfer. The Par 72 course is by no means long at 5,871
metres but the tight, tree lined fairways accompanied by thick natural
bush make for a game
where accuracy from the tee is all important. The lush, fully reticulated,
couch grass fairways reward the good tee shot with perfect lies every
time no matter what club you choose to play. However, it's the sensational "saltene" grass
greens that have made Spalding Park GC famous Australia wide. This
salt tolerant grass is perfectly suited to the water and hot climate
of Geraldton and makes a putting surface that can only be described
as magnificent no matter what time of year you should choose to play. Geraldton
Golf Club located at
Pass Street Geraldton WA Phone: 08 9921 3326 Pro Shop 08 9964 1911
Geraldton
to Kalbarri - 165km North of Geraldton
Note
-. Camping is currently prohibited on the Abrolhos Islands. Visitors
are required to sleep onboard their own vessel or charter boat. For
access to the Abrolos Islands see the end of this section. Bird Watching - More than ninety species of seabirds have been identified on the Abrolhos Islands, among them Crested Terns, Lesser Noddies and White Breasted Sea Eagles. Diving - The Abrolhos Islands provides pure diving pleasure. With a range of diving options to choose from in each Island group, the Abrolhos can cater for everyone from the expert diver to the snorkeller. Tropical parrot and butterfly fish and coral trout swim beside western rock lobsters, buff bream and bald chin gropers. Coral bombies and colourful staghorn coral provide an underwater maze for your dive. Ecotours - The Abrolhos Islands is a nature lover's paradise. On dry land, sea lions bask on the shores while a plethora of bird life soar above. In the water, snorkel through the coral gardens, hand feed 30kg Samson fish and watch out for dolphins swimming in your bow waves. Fishing - If fishing is your passion, the Abrolhos supports many a prized catch waiting to become your next fishing story! Coral Trout, Dhufish and Blue Bone Groper, schools of Pink and Norwest Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Kingfish and Tuna provide just as much pleasure to catch as they do to eat! Check with the Fisheries Department for areas of the Abrolhos open to fishing. Pearls -
In the crystal blue lagoons of the Abrolhos, the black-lipped oyster cultures
one of nature's gems - the pearl. With unique colours, lustres and shapes,
ask your jeweller for an Abrolhos Pearl to take home to treasure. Surfing / Windsurfing - Abrolhos
Picking up both swell and wind, the Abrolhos offers awesome surf and
windsurfing
conditions. With swell lines wrapping left and right around the islands,
quality surf is possible in a variety of weather conditions. Geraldton's
famous sea breezes and the protected waters of the Abrolhos also provide
outstanding conditions for speed sailing. Your Adventure Charter Service in Geraldton, WA !! Fishing, Scuba, Surfing and Abrolhos Island Eco Tours Available. We specialize in adventure trips and tours to the Abrolhos Islands. Our trips are catered for eco-tours, fishing, scuba, snorkeling or surfing. Captain Jay Cox has over 28 years fishing experience. You will be taken out on the Rat Patrol boat, a 50 foot long ship, with everything you need. The boat is equipped with beds, kitchen, fridges and freezers, shower, toilet, TV/DVD/CD and all the gear needed to make your adventure tour a 5 Star experience. Visit www.abrolhosislandcharters.com for more information. Batavia
Cruising Charter Boat service operating from the Geraldton Marina on classic timber boat offering fishing, surfing and harbour cruises. Gemma and Tony Allen started their business Batavia Cruising last August. Their beautiful boat, “Wandering Albatross” is a gaff-rigged ,motor sailor in wonderful condition. They provide a unique charter tourist operation for the Geraldton and surrounding coastal region, including Abrolhos Islands. Abrolhos
Island Escape Charters Geraldton
Air Charter We provide aerial tours of the Abrolhos Islands, including landing at East Wallabi Island & snorkelling on beautiful coral in Turtle Bay. Tours are also available to Kalbarri, Murchison River Gorges & Monkey Mia to visit the friendly dolphins. Shine
Aviation Batavia
Coast Air Charters
Greenough
River Cruises Enjoy a 2 hour ECO Cruise along the Greenough River with abundant Flora and Fauna to see. Hear about the wonderful History of Greenough while enjoying a cup of Tea/Coffee and Homebaking. Doug and Jodie McCashney conducted the first cruise on the Greenough River on 29th July, 1998. Since that time, thousands of tourists have availed themselves of the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife along the Greenough River banks. There have been dozens of functions held on the boat, which has proved a popular and novel venue for parties and celebrations of all kinds.
It’s not just the commercial fishermen who have great success in Geraldton waters. Excellent opportunities for recreational fishers exist all year round from beach fishing to deep sea experiences. Brightwater
Barramundi Your hosts, Pete and Deb Berryman, operate this unique tourist attraction where you can capture the prized sports fish, Barramundi, from one of the property's dams. After going to Broome, where 300 barramundi fingerlings were bought and bred, them to release in a dam on his small farming property along Chapman Valley Road, Brightwater Barramundi now gives you the opportunity to catch these prized fish. Local Fishing Locations:
Geraldton
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Windsurfing -
Regarded as one of the best windsurfing locations in the world,
Geraldton's top spots are readily accessible. Within the town,
flat and small wave conditions
suiting beginners and intermediates can be found at St George's Beach. Pt Moore
and Sunset Beach can also be suitable for beginners but with larger surf through
these beaches, experts will also find the conditions they are seeking.
Even if you are not a wind surfer yourself - when the breeze is in and the
swell up, head to these beaches to see some awesome windsurfing action. The
below Sailwest is a good website and shop to visit if interested in
Windsurfing including Car Hire of 4WD, wagons and sedans to get to
the best windsurfing locations.
Wine
Tasting and Cellar Door Sales Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
- 10am to 5pm (Weekdays by appointment) or relax
in the beautiful farm and winery surrounds of this unique backpackers
retreat. Located in the Chapman Valley, Red Hill provides a welcome
rest for the traveller and a perfect base to discover the delight of
the valley Budget accommodation and wine tasting in a relaxed atmosphere
and beautiful surrounding. Stay in the historic old stone cottage and
relax amongst the unique slopes of the Chapman Valley. The cottage
is fully self contained with well equipped kitchen, BBQ and living
area with TV and open fire-place. There are two bunk rooms and one
double bedroom. You'll enjoy: Bushwalks Kangaroos Farm Activities Sheep
shearing (in season) Wine Tasting 
Abrolhos
Island Charters