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Bootenal Family TavernWest Australian Museum GeraldtonLocal Indigenous artworkPage 36 | australiascoralcoast.comMeteorological Office ToursEver wondered how the weather isforecast? Find out at the GeraldtonMeteorological Offi ce. See the giantweather balloon released and learnabout the collation of data that formulatesour weather forecasts. You’ll fi nd theGeraldton Meteorological Offi ce at theGeraldton Airport. Tours are free but needto be pre-booked. Contact the Geraldton-Greenough Visitor Centre for details.Bill Sewell ComplexThis beautiful historical suite of buildingsin the heart of Geraldton was formerlythe Victoria District Hospital and laterthe Geraldton Prison. The complex wasconstructed in stages beginning in themid 1850s and today houses a host ofbusinesses and organisations, includingthe Geraldton-Greenough Visitor Centre.Volunteer guides run a one hour tourevery Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm.Arts, Theatre and FilmsGeraldton boasts vibrant artwork, oftenby local artists whose work is seengracing banners in the Marine TerraceMall, decorating roundabouts or in localgalleries. Be sure to visit the GeraldtonRegional Art Gallery on the corner ofDurlacher Street and Chapman Road.You can also view local artwork at theArts and Cultural Development CouncilCommunity Gallery, situated on MarineTerrace. For the latest in fi lm releases,be sure to stop in at Orana CinemasGeraldton. For theatre, musicals, concertsand more, check out what’s on at theQueens Park Theatre.Indigenous CultureSunshine FestivalGain an insight into the lives, past andpresent, of the local Yamaji people. Gain ahistorical perspective at the WA MuseumGeraldton Mid West Gallery. For Yamajiarts and crafts call into the Yamaji ArtGallery in the Bill Sewell Complex, nextdoor to the Geraldton-Greenough VisitorCentre.Sunshine FestivalThe Geraldton community celebrates itsenviable climate every October schoolholidays. Capture the excitement of theMidwest Show and Shine, fl oat parade,dragon boat races, market days and ahost of other fun family activities. Don’tmiss the impressive fi reworks sky showfi nale on the foreshore.Rock LobsterDuring the rock lobster fi shing seasonfrom November to June, Geraldton’swaters burst into life as one of thecountry’s premier fi shing fl eets goesabout bringing in these ocean delicacies.Around 300 boats fi sh in the Mid West’swaters and a large portion of theseboats are Geraldton based. See themcome and go at the Fisherman’s Wharf.You can gain a fi rsthand insight intothe rock lobster industry on a guidedtour through the Geraldton Fishermen’sCooperative Processing Factory. Tourscost $10 per adult and $5 per child.Tours run on weekdays at 9.30am fromNovember to June only. Be sure tosample some delicious fresh lobster at alocal restaurant.