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Water SportsGeraldton’s consistent summer windshave made the city one of Australia’sfavourite windsurfi ng locations. PointMoore, Sunset Beach, St Georges Beachand Coronation Beach all provide excellentwindsurfi ng conditions. Mahomets’ BackBeach and Greenough River Mouth offergood beach breaks, while Sunset Beach ispopular during winter when bigger swellscreate better surfi ng conditions. You canhire or buy your surfi ng, windsurfi ng orkitesurfi ng equipment in Geraldton andalso book lessons.DivingGeraldton offers a great base for divingopportunities at the South Tomi dive siteand also the Abrolhos Islands. The SouthTomi Dive Site, where the confi scatedfi shing vessel was scuttled three nauticalmiles from Geraldton shores in 2004,serves as an artifi cial reef and diveattraction. The hulls and holds which oncehoused a diverse mix of fi shermen whoplundered the high seas for PatagonianToothfi sh now host newly growing coralsand an abundance of marine life.FishingGeraldton boasts a host of quality riverand ocean fi shing locations. Land basedfi shing provides the ideal way to unwind.Point Moore and Separation Point aregood locations to fi sh for whiting andherring, while the Batavia Coast Marinaand Fisherman’s Wharf are ideal fordropping crab pots.GolfBill Sewell ComplexGeraldton is home to two excellent 18-hole golf courses in the Spalding ParkGolf Club and the Geraldton Golf Club.Both welcome visitors and featurereticulated grassed fairways and excellentgrass greens.Chapman ValleyChapman Valley is a charming agriculturalregion renowned for its fertile soils andbeautiful landscapes. Take a drive throughrolling green hills, breakaway country, riversand pristine coastline. Just 20 minutesfrom Geraldton, head to Chapman Valleyto enjoy local gourmet delights.Chapman Valley MuseumLocated in the heart of the Nanson Hamlet isthe Chapman Valley Museum. Step back intime as you discover an impressive displayof old farm machinery, vehicles, local historyand photos. Open Wednesday’s from 9amuntil 12pm and Sundays 12pm to 4pm.Gourmet DelightsChapman Valley is fast becoming adestination for the gastronomicallymotivated. The local winery offerstastings and a great outdoor locationto enjoy a glass of wine and bite to eat.The newly opened lavender farm alsoprovides delicious meals and lavenderbody products.Chapman Valley EventsCheck the schedule of local eventsbefore visiting the valley. Local farms andwineries hold several music events whichdraw large crowds from around the State.Sunshine FestivalWindsurfing in the Mid WestLavender in the Chapman Valleyaustraliascoralcoast.com | Page 37