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Fisherman's Harbor
Located on the westend's northern shore is the Live Lobster Factory, that is available to
be toured in crayfishing season, which is from November to June.
Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
Along with traveling exhibitions there is a good range of contemporary and traditional
permanent artworks here. 24 Chapman Road.
HMAS Sydney Memorial
This relatively new memorial, opened in 2001, as a tribute to the victims of the sinking of
this vessel off the coast in 1941. 645 lives were lost. The memorial is on a small hilltop
overlooking the city.
Houtman Abrolhos Islands
These remote group of coral islands are largely uninhabited for most of the year. Fishing
off these islands is a popular past time.
Marine Terrace
The heart of the city lies along Marine Terrace, an area which is half way to being a
pedestrian precinct. The Courthouse lies at the northern end of this street, an imposing
building.
Point Moore Lighthouse
The West End is where you will find the Point Moore Lighthouse. It is 34 metres tall and
its light is visible at a range of 26 kilometres. It was constructed in 1878 and is the only
lighthouse in Western Australia to be made completely of steel.
Old Geraldton Gaol Craft Centre
This gaol built in 1858 but shut up shop as a prison in 1986. Now it is used for craftworks
and sales. Chapman Road.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral
In the centre of the city is the very impressive St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral. The
Cathedral was the work of the priest and architect Monsignor John Hawes.
Western Australian Museum of Geraldton
This is a maritime museum. A highlight is shipwreck hall which tells the story of some
tragic shipwrecks and has plenty of memorabilia from under the sea. 1 Museum Place.
Kalbarri
Kalbarri is at the mouth of the Murchinson River and the base for Kalbarri National Park.
A park with gorges carved out by the Murchinson River. The Rainbow jungle is a
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