Located
on Champion Bay 420 km north of Perth, Geraldton is also known as The
Sun City for its year-round climate. Geraldton's history goes back to
1839 when George Grey reported on the fertile lands south of the Chapman
River. By 1860 Champion Bay Port was the major port north of Fremantle.
At the present day Geraldton is the key port and administration centre
for the Midwest with the population of 20,000. It is also a popular
tourist destnation, being a gateway to the Batavia Coast and Murchison.
For additional information please visit the Internet site of Geraldton
Region Tourist Association or call them on +61-8-9921-3999. Please
click on the image to enlarge it (you may need to drag the panoramic image across the screen to see it all).
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