Australia's Coral Coast Historic Site Attractions
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Batavia Shipwreck
Geraldton - With tales of murderous mutiny, the Batavia Shipwreck off the coast of Geraldton is one of Western Australia’s best known historic dive sites.
The... More
Big Dish
Carnarvon - The ‘Big Dish’ is a Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the site of this massive satellite dish and marvel at the 29.5 metre diameter of... More
Bill Sewell Complex
Geraldton - The magnificent Bill Sewell Complex was originally built in 1884 as the Victoria District Hospital. This hospital served the region as both a hospital... More
Butterabby Graves
Mullewa - For a tribute to Australia's Indigenous history and the conflict between white settlers and Aborigines, visit Butterabby Graves near the country town of... More
Cape Cuvier Coast
Carnarvon - A deep natural port located 30 kilometres north from the blowholes. Here Japanese ships load beneath the 60 metre cliff. Nearby is the most westerly... More
Carnarvon Tramway
Carnarvon - The Carnarvon Tramway was built in the early 1900s and offers a twenty minute scenic trip from the town centre to the port. Listen to the detailed audio... More
Cathedral of The Holy Cross
Geraldton - This cathedral was built in the same modern architecture as Coventry Cathedral in England. It has one of the largest areas of stained glass in Australia... More
Chapman Valley
Geraldton - Scenic drives through fields of spring time wildflowers and picturesque farmland makes Chapman Valley a popular destination for self drive adventure.
Located... More
Charles Knife Road
Exmouth - Charles Knife Canyon is 23 kilometres south of Exmouth.
Almost directly across from Kailis Fisheries, this road is the opposite of Shothole in that... More
Chiverton House Museum
Northampton - Chiverton House Museum captures the essence of life in the late 1800s for the miners at Geraldine Lead Mine. Wander through this quaint stone building... More
Cliff Grange
Greenough - Built 1858 to house the manager of Clinch's Mill. The house is built of local stone and was originally roofed with shingles. It has ten rooms, including... More
Clinch's Mill
Greenough - Clinch’s Mill is a splendid heritage building that was constructed in 1859. In its heyday, the mill was an important supplier of flour to the Murchison... More
De Grey Mullewa Stock Route
Mullewa - The De Grey-Mullewa Stock Route has played an important role in the state's early history of stock movement. The route was gazetted in 1905, commencing... More
Dongara Heritage Trail
Dongara - The Dongara Heritage Trail is a pleasant one and a half kilometre walk and takes approximately one hour.
The trail meanders through tree-lined streets... More
Eagle Bluff
Denham - Eagle Bluff features a spectacularly high cliff that overlooks the Denham Sound near Shark Bay. Walk along the boardwalk to see breathtaking views out... More
Europa Anchor
Cervantes - The anchor from the ship "Europa", which was wrecked off the coast of Cervantes, is now displayed opposite the Cervantes Pinnacle Motel. More
Fishermans Lookout
Port Denison - Situated near Leander Point, this lookout is the only one remaining of what were two obelisks built in 1869.
From the lookout there is a panoramic view... More
Greenough Hamlet
Greenough - Greenough Hamlet is a historic village that has been beautifully preserved and captures the essence of life in the 1800s. Collect a visitor’s guide... More
Greenough Pioneer Museum
Greenough - The museum is located 405 kilometres north of Perth on the Brand Highway and just 19 kilometres south of Geraldton. This area of the Midwest is known as... More
Gudrun Wreck
Denham - The Gudrun shipwreck lies in about six metres of water on the southern side of the fourth bank five point three nautical miles north of Cape Peron.
The... More
Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station
Hamelin Pool - Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station is a fascinating historic museum that pays tribute to the regions telecommunications endeavours back in the 1800s. Housing... More
Hampton Road Heritage Walk
Northampton - The Hampton Road Heritage Walk is two kilometres long. The walk includes 37 buildings of historical interest.
Examples of historical buildings include... More
Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station
Exmouth - Approaching the Harold E Holt Naval Communications Station near Exmouth, you will not be able to miss Tower Zero, which is one of the largest towers in... More
Hawks Head Lookout
Kalbarri - Hawk’s Head Lookout is a spectacular vantage point located within the Kalbarri National Park. It provides stunning views of the Kalbarri Gorges and... More
Historical Cemeteries
Dandaragan - On the west side of the Dandaragan Road, two kilometres south of the town, is a Catholic Cemetery which was opened about 1890 and fenced by Catholic residents.... More
HMAS Sydney Memorial Geraldton
Geraldton - For a moving tribute to the sailors who lost their lives on HMAS Sydney during World War II visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton.
With the long... More
Lang Lookout
Badgingarra - Lang Lookout is on Dinner Hill and was built in recognition of the foresight shown by Mr George Lang, who recognised the agricultural potential of the
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Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum
Carnarvon - The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage Museum captures the life of the early pioneers that operated the lighthouse in Carnarvon. It has been restored and... More
Long Homestead
Coorow - William and Sara Long first settled the area in 1862. The ruins of their homestead can be seen just outside the town of Coorow. The homestead ruins are... More
Meanarra Lookout
Kalbarri - Just out of town on Kalbarri Road is a turnoff to Meanarra Hill. From the lookout here, you'll get a fine view of the surrounding countryside. More
Monsignor J. Hawes Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Mullewa - Priest architect Monsignor John Hawes was the first resident parish priest in Mullewa and during that time designed and built the church and priest house... More
Monsignor J.C. Hawes Heritage Trail
Mullewa - Monsignor Hawes lived for the bulk of his time in Western Australia at Mullewa and it was during this time when he designed and built his many works. The... More
Old Geraldton Gaol Craft Centre
Geraldton - Practising crafts people visit the historic old prison built in 1858. Watch crafts people at work, purchase your locally made souvenirs and gifts.
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Old Jetty Site
Jurien Bay - The old jetty at Jurien was used in the later part of the last century to load wool and stock on to boats for shipping to Fremantle and India.
Remains... More
One Mile Jetty
Carnarvon - One Mile Jetty in Carnarvon is the longest jetty in the northwest of the state. It is a great spot for fishing for Mulloway and Tailor, where you can enjoy... More
Peron Homestead
Denham - Peron Peninsula lies within the Carnarvon Basin, a geological structure lacking permanent fresh surface water. In the late 1800's, when pastoral stations... More
Point Moore Lighthouse
Geraldton - The red and white candy stripes of Point Moore Lighthouse are a spectacular sight that stands out proudly amidst the Geraldton landscape. Standing 34 metres... More
Potshot Monument
Exmouth - Commemorates 'Operation Potshot' 1942 to 1945, when US Submarines used the area as an advance and refuelling base until 1945 when most of the
facilities... More
Ross Graham Lookout
Kalbarri - The Ross Graham Lookout offers breathtaking views over the gorges within the Kalbarri National Park. Take a short walk from the car park down to the river’s... More
Royal Steam Flour Mill
Dongara - The Royal Steam Flour Mill operated in the late 1800s and has recently been beautifully restored to its heyday. Make sure you stop by this prominent building... More
Russ Cottage
Dongara - Russ Cottage can be seen adjacent to the Irwin River Bridge on the road to Denison.
This was a small stone cottage built in 1870 and has been restored... More
Separation Point Lookout
Geraldton - The lookout provides views south of Southgate Dunes and overlooking Grey's Beach and Mahomets Beach. More
Shothole Canyon
Exmouth - Shothole Canyon offers breathtaking views of Cape Range National Park near Exmouth. Take a scenic drive around the canyon and seize the opportunity to... More
Sir John Forrest Memorial
Geraldton - A memorial to the great Western Australian statesman and explorer, Sir John Forrest, who set out from Geraldton to travel overland to Adelaide in 1874. More
St Francis Xavier Cathedral
Geraldton - St Francis Xavier Cathedral is a spectacular church in the centre of Geraldton that you will find as magnificent on the inside as it looks from the outside.... More
Tenindewa Pioneer Well
Tenindewa - The tiny siding of Tenindewa is located 18 kilometres from Mullewa along the Geraldton Road, on the boundary of the Woolya Reserve where the Pioneer Well... More
The Hermitage
Geraldton - This house, opposite the St. John of God Hospital in Cathedral Avenue, was built as a retirement house for Monsignor John Hawes.
The Hermitage is not... More
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