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About Geraldton-Greenough
424km from Perth or a leisurely 4½ hour drive, the city of Geraldton-Greenough is situated on Champion Bay on a spectacular stretch of coastline known as the Batavia Coast.
Geographical features
Geraldton-Greenough offers pristine beaches that have become a mecca for windsurfers, kitesurfers and other aquatic lovers. With the Chapman Valley to the north and the Moresby ranges to the east, the city is uniquely framed.
Geraldton-Greenough offers pristine beaches that have become a mecca for windsurfers, kitesurfers and other aquatic lovers. With the Chapman Valley to the north and the Moresby ranges to the east, the city is uniquely framed.
Directly across the sea lay the mysterious Houtman Abrolhos Islands – scene of the famous Batavia mutiny and home to one of nature’s most spectacular marine areas.
Climate
Magnificently Mediterranean, our city is perfect to visit all year round. You’ll find mild winters, balmy autumn evenings, summers cooled by regular sea breezes and spring bursting with the freshness of wildflowers blooming under perfect blue skies.
Magnificently Mediterranean, our city is perfect to visit all year round. You’ll find mild winters, balmy autumn evenings, summers cooled by regular sea breezes and spring bursting with the freshness of wildflowers blooming under perfect blue skies. Economy
A port city, Geraldton-Greenough is the administrative centre of the Midwest’s diverse industry base from a world leading rock lobster fishery to agriculture and gold production. Other industries include mining, fishing, manufacturing, construction and tourism.
A port city, Geraldton-Greenough is the administrative centre of the Midwest’s diverse industry base from a world leading rock lobster fishery to agriculture and gold production. Other industries include mining, fishing, manufacturing, construction and tourism.
History
First settled in 1850, Geraldton was originally named after the then Governor of Western Australia Sir Charles Fitzgerald. The area had attracted interest from Lieutenant Grey as possessing fertile farming land and
presented a natural port from which to ship lead being mined in Northampton, 50 km to the north.
First settled in 1850, Geraldton was originally named after the then Governor of Western Australia Sir Charles Fitzgerald. The area had attracted interest from Lieutenant Grey as possessing fertile farming land and
presented a natural port from which to ship lead being mined in Northampton, 50 km to the north.The name Batavia Coast comes from the story of the Dutch East Indies Ship, the Batavia which ran aground at the Abrolhos Islands on June 4th, 1629. The mutiny that followed is now a part of Australian folklore.
Email tourism@geraldtontourist.com.au Phone + 61 8 9921 3999, 1800 818 881 Fax + 61 8 9964 2445
Cnr Chapman Road & Bayly Street, Geraldton WA 6530 PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531
Cnr Chapman Road & Bayly Street, Geraldton WA 6530 PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531