Geraldton Windsurfing Centre - Sailwest
website:www.sailwest.com.au/sailwest.htm  -
email: rik@sailwest.com.au
Sailwest - Willcock Drive Geraldton, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9964 1722   -  Fax +61 8 9921 6165

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.

Golf - Geraldton has two golf course if golf is your game.

Spalding Park Golf Club Inc - Visitors welcome
website: www.spgc.asn.au - email: spgc@wn.com.au
Spalding Park Golf Club Inc - Green Street Spalding, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 1363  -  Fax +61 8 9923 2563 - Pro Shop: (08) 9923 2700

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.

Wineries

Chapman Valley Wines - Chapman Valley area
website: www.chapmanvalleywines.com.au  - email: pederick@bigpond.com
Ego Creek Vineyard - Lot 14 Howatharra Road Nanson, Geraldton Western Australia 6532
Phone +61 8 9920 5148  -  Fax +61 8 9920 5206

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

Abrolhos Islands

The Houtman Abrolhos are a chain of more than 100 islands stretching from North Island to the Pelsaert group. They lie approximately 60 km west of Geraldton and 300 km NNW of Perth and, about 10 000 years ago, were part of the Australian mainland. None of the islands rises more than 14 metres above sea level. They are home to a rich variety of fauna particularly sea bird life. There are tours which go out to the Abrolhos from Geraldton but no visitor is allowed to stay the night on any of the islands.

Today the Abrolhos are home to lobster fishermen and their families who sustain the island's multimillion dollar rock lobster industry. The islands are controlled by the WA Fisheries Department and CALM.

There are tours which go out to the Abrolhos from Geraldton but no visitor is allowed to stay the night on any of the islands.

Abrolhos Islands

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.

Batavia Shipwreck - Dive on the wreck of the famous Dutch Ship Batavia wrecked in 1629. The ensuing mutiny and murder of 125 men, women and children has become folklore in Australia. Lying in 4-6m of clear water, the outline of the hull, fully equipped with cannons and anchors, is a stark reminder of the gruesome tale.

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.
Abrolhos Pearls website www.abrolhospearls.com.au
Abrolhos Pearls available from:
Leon Baker Jewellers - 133 Marine Terrace Geraldton WA 6530 Phone 08 9921 5451 www.leonbakerjewellers.com.au
Finetime Jewellers - Shop 5, Stirlings Centre Geraldton Phone 08 9964 4994 www.finetimejewellers.com.au

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.

Abrolhos Island Charters
website: www.abrolhosislandcharters.com - email: jayson@wn.com.au
Abrolhos Island Charters - Geraldton Fisherman's Wharf,
Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9964 9516 - Fax n/a

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
website: www.bataviacruising.com.au   - email: info@bataviacruising.com.au
Batavia Cruising - 7 Frederick St Bluff Point, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 0381 -  Fax n/a - Mobile 0407 071 692

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
website:www.abrolhoscharters.com.au - email: abrolhosodyssey@westnet.com.au
Abrolhos Island Escape Charters - , Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9965 4128 - Fax n/a

Geraldton Air Charter
website:members.westnet.com.au/geroair - email: geroair@midwest.com.au
Geraldton Air Charter - Brearley Terminal, Geraldton Airport, Moonyoonooka, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 3434   -  Fax +61 8 9923 3434

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
website:www.abrolhos.com.au   - email: sas@wn.com.au
Shine Aviation - Moonyoonooka Post Office, Moonyoonooka, Geraldton Western Australia 6532
Phone +61 8 9923 3600  -  Fax +61 8 9923 3793

Tours tailored to your requriements. Gift vouchers are available for any of these flights. Fly and flipper tours. Land on the Abrolhos Islands and enjoy the magnificent coral, tropical fish and spectacular reef and sea life in crystal clear waters. Seabirds, wildlife and history (first visited by the dutch in 1629). Lunch provided on request. Fly over the Abrolhos Islands, Murchison Gorges and take in the coastal cliffs of Kalbarri. Tiger Moth joy flights with optional aerobatics in our fully restored 1940 vintage open cockpit bi-plane.

Batavia Coast Air Charters
website: www.abrolhosbat.com.au  - email:
Batavia Coast Air Charters - PO Box 1328, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9921 5168   -  Fax +61 8 9921 1157

Daily air charter flights to the Abrolhos Islands. Day or overnight trips out of Geraldton, Kalbarri & Perth. Monkey Mia, Rottnest & other tours avaliable. Fly, snorkel, fish and swim the Abrolhos dive trail or look around at the remote beauty. All equiptment supplied.
For more information on the Abrolhos Islands visit http://www.geraldtonau.com/abrolhos.html

Greenough

Greenough River Cruises
website: members.westnet.com.au/cruise/  - email: cruise@wn.com.au
Greenough River Cruises - PO Box 2702, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9926 1717  -  Fax +61 8 9926 1717

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.

Other Geraldton Activities

Brightwater Barramundi
website: n/a   - email: n/a
Brightwater Barramundi - Lot 2 Chapman Valley Road, Yetna, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 3312  -  Fax n/a - Mobile 0428 467 112

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 

Seal Lions - Geraldton harbour is a haven for seal lions. See them basking on rocks at the entrance to the harbour.

Geraldton Boat Hire - Hire and sales of Polycraft boats in the Midwest area
Address: 7 Ridgeway Close Moresby Geraldton 6530  Phone: 9938 2424 Email: awesomeboats@o2o.com.au

City Lights Limousines: Phone: (08) 9921 1749 Why not treat yourself on that special occasion. Get a group together or go out in style to one of the below restaurants.

Restaurants and Dining

Bentwood Olive Grove
website: n/a   - email: bentwood@wn.com.au
Bentwood Olive Grove - Lot 1038 Brand Highway, Greenough Western Australia 6532
Phone +61 8 9926 1196  -  Fax +61 8 9926 1196

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!
357 Marine Terrace (opposite the Silos) Geraldton WA 6530   Email:knight@midwest.com.au

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
Email: batavia@wn.com.au

John Gilroy's Irish Bar - Freemson Hotel - Marine Terrace Mall Geraldton WA 6530 Ph: 08 9964 3457 Fax: 08 9921 7748

Skeetas Garden Restaurant - 9 George Road Geraldton WA 6530 Ph: 08 9964 1619 Fax: 08 9921 7661
Email: skeetas@midwest.com.au

Cafe Tuscany   52 Durlacher Street Post Office Plaza Geraldton WA 6530 Phone  08 99645959

Beach Break Restaurant (08) 99643382 - Geraldton
China Moon Chinese Restaurant (08) 99239924 - Geraldton
Fruitz Restaurant (08) 99216111 - Geraldton
Hardy's Restaurant & Coffee Shop (08) 99642660 - Geraldton
Huckleberry's Bar & Grill (08) 99212544 - Geraldton
Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd (08) 99215933 - Geraldton
Jade House Chinese Restaurant (08) 99641222 - Geraldton
LA Famiglia Restaurant (08) 99218655 - Geraldton
Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant The (08) 99641172 - Geraldton
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant (08) 99641900 - Geraldton
Maria's Restaurant (08) 99216226 - Geraldton
OK Corral Mexican Restaurant The (08) 99645424 - Geraldton
Picasso's Cafe Restaurant (08) 99655500 - Geraldton
Skeetas Garden Restaurant (08) 99641619 - Geraldton
Topolini's Caffe (08) 99645866 - Geraldton
Van Gogh's Restaurant (08) 99645115 - Geraldton

Drives

Geraldton to Kalbarri - 165km North of Geraldton
Geraldton to Mullewa - 100km East of Geraldton
Geraldton to Northampton - 50km North of Geraldton
Greenough Heritage Trail & Drive - Discover the early history of Greenough - 24km South of Geraldton

Fishing

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
website: n/a   - email: n/a
Brightwater Barramundi - Lot 2 Chapman Valley Road, Yetna, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 3312  -  Fax n/a - Mobile 0428 467 112

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:
Coronation - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway and Snapper
Jackson's Hole - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway and Snapper
Pinnacles - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway and Snapper
Buller - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway and Snapper
Drummonds Cove - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway and Shark
Drummonds Point - (Low tide only) Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway and Snapper
Sunset Beach - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway, Shark, Herring and Snook
Geraldton Harbour (wharf) - Casting with prevailing winds. All sorts of fish caught. Crabs for small boat owners.
Point Moore - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Herring and Whiting. Generally small fish.
Tarcoola Beach - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Tailor, Mulloway, Herring, Shark and Snook.
South Gates (Limited Access) - Fish from beach casting across prevailing winds. Generally catch Tailor, Mulloway, Whiting, Herring and Shark.
Greenough (Cape Burney) - Casting from rocks and with prevailing winds. Ideal bait casting. Tailor, Mulloway, Whiting, Herring and Shark.
Lucy's - Beach and Rock Lobster fishing,c asting across prevailing winds. Generally Tailor, Mulloway, Shark (large fish)

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