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Geraldton ForeshoreThe Geraldton foreshore redevelopmenthas brought some exciting changesto the city. Visitors can enjoy the whitesandy beaches and the huge multi-agechildren’s playground with shaded toddlerarea, complete with a water funpark.This redevelopment complements therefurbished Marine Terrace Mall, locatedone block away. Take in the coast by strollingthe foreshore walk. Alternatively, ride or strollalong the cycle way, stopping at some ofthe beautiful beaches for a coffee at anoceanfront cafe, swim or simply to admirethe scenery. Just 200 metres north, takea stroll through the Batavia Coast Marinawhere an artistically designed boardwalkfollows the water’s edge, starting from theboat pens, past town houses and aroundthe WA Museum Geraldton. Public artworkalong the boardwalk also adds to thecontemporary feel of this growing precinct.Lighthouse Keeper’s CottageLocated in the suburb of Bluff Point, thecottage has been devoid of a lighthousekeeper since 1943, but has been welllooked after. The Geraldton HistoricalSociety has been occupying the cottagesince 1971, which houses a historicalcollection. The cottage opens to visitorsfor a small entrance fee. Check days andtimes with the visitor centre.Blessing of the FleetThe Blessing of the Fleet heralds the startof Geraldton’s productive rock lobsterseason in November. The Fisherman’sWharf comes alive with stalls andactivities. Don’t miss the opportunity tosample local seafood delicacies.Batavia Coast MarinaBatavia Coast MarinaThe Batavia Coast Marina is indicative ofa new level of sophistication in the coastalcity. Trendy residential housing and offi cesline the streets and the waterfront. Anartistically designed boardwalk followsthe water’s edge, starting from the boatpens, past town houses and around themagnifi cent WA Museum Geraldton.Public artwork along the boardwalk alsoadds to the contemporary feel of thisgrowing precinct.WA Museum GeraldtonThis state-of-the-art-facility on the BataviaMarina offers a fascinating insight into theregion’s rich natural, social and maritimehistory. It also features visiting exhibitionsand an excellent souvenir and bookshop. Learn about the Dutch tradingship, Batavia, that became shipwreckedat the Abrolhos Islands, and the ancientculture of the Yamaji people. Openingtimes 9.30am - 4.00pm every day exceptWednesdays.Markets and ShoppingGeraldton-Greenough has some greatshopping facilities. The major shoppingprecincts are the Marine Terrace Mall,Centro Stirling Centre on Sanford Street,Centro Northgate Plaza on Chapman Roadand Sunset Shopping Plaza. Geraldton isalso becoming increasingly well known asthe place to purchase stunning Abrolhosblack pearls, individually or crafted intodistinctive pieces of jewellery by localartists. Craft markets are held in differentlocations each Sunday and a farmers’market is held each Saturday morning.Water funpark, Geraldton ForeshoreSt Francis Xavier CathedralPoint Moore Lighthouseaustraliascoralcoast.com | Page 35