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###NorthamptonPERTHOur Lady in Ara Coeli ChurchNorthamptonNorthampton is one of the oldest settlements in Western Australia outside ofPerth. It was declared a town site in 1864 and classifi ed as a historical town bythe National Trust of Australia in 1993. Visitors to Northampton will be delightedwith the many attractions on offer.Surrounding farmland, NorthamptonDid you know?The Northampton shire is home toWestern Australia’s most hauntedhouse, Oakabella Homestead.InformationPopulation:813Distance from Perth:475kmNorthamptonVisitor Centre202 Hampton Road,Northampton WA 6535Tel: +61 8 9934 1488northamptonwa.com.auPage 44 | australiascoralcoast.comHistorical BuildingsBe sure to grab a copy of the HamptonRoad Heritage Walk brochure from theNorthampton Visitor Centre. The centreitself is of historical signifi cance, as it wasformerly the Police Station and CourtHouse, built in 1882. Step back in time atChiverton House Museum. In the centreof town, you will fi nd Our Lady in AraCoeli Church (c. 1936) designed by thelegendary Monsignor Hawes. Next dooryou will fi nd the Sacred Heart Conventbuilt in 1919, also designed by Hawes.The historic Northampton Family Storebuilding is still operating as a drapery andmanchester general store in its originalstyle. The Northampton Motors andMachinery Restoration Shed houses acollection of over 200 small engines andmachinery covering many vintages.Old Railway StationIn 1879 the fi rst public railway ofWestern Australia was opened betweenNorthampton and Geraldton. TheNorthampton railway station has beenrestored with parts of the old track andbridges still visible.Oakabella HomesteadVisit the most haunted house in WesternAustralia and take in the land of ghostsand its beautiful scenery. With the fi rstlease taken up in 1851, this authentic,pioneering stone homestead is classifi edby the National Trust. Discover the oldhomestead and mini museum on a touror simply stroll around the grounds. Thereis farm equipment, relics, farm utensilsand Indigenous artefacts on display thatrepresent life in the 1800s. Oakabellais closed to visitors for the month ofFebruary.Airing of the QuiltsIf you are travelling in October, be sureto stop in Northampton for the Airingof the Quilts. The historic town’s mainstreet comes alive with people and colouras lovingly made patchwork quilts aredisplayed from buildings, roadsides andshops. Enjoy the family entertainment,stalls, food, craft, street parade andcarnival atmosphere. The Airing of theQuilts is always held on the last Saturdayof the October school holidays.