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City in Western Australia
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Geraldton is the chief city of the Mid-West region of Western Australia. It's a busy port and coastal resort, and in 2018 had a population of 37,648.
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Part of Western Australian Museum, this is a fascinating place that chronicles the land-side and maritime history of the region, including video footage of the wreck of HMAS Sydney.
Rotating exhibitions of contemporary work in the former town hall, there isn't a permanent collection.
Completed in 1938 and rebuilt in 2017, this is the finest work of the prolific architect Monsignor John Hawes, with twin towers and Romanesque interior evoking the Missions of Mexico and Cordoba. Plus adjacent museum about Hawes' life and work and battles with the bishop, who wanted everything done in gloomy Gothic.
A cheerful rustic cafe. There's another on Foreshore Drive.
Well-known but earned dismal reviews in 2021 / 22.
Does seafood and other meals.
Serves western and Asian food, BYOB. Some disappointments but most customers get value for money.
Great seafood by the harbour.
Chinese by Batavia Park.
This Thai restaurant gets mixed reviews.
Reliable juice bar, serving smoothies, fresh juice and yoghurt. Food includes wraps, salad, and soup in winter.
Bar with decent pub grub, especially the wood-fired pizza.
Great reviews for this clean friendly central hostel.
Central and clean, limited parking.
Great scores for comfort, cleanliness and service.
Spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments, with kitchen, laundry, lounge and dining areas. Facilities are worn and cleanliness is erratic.
Spacious apartments, some fittings worn.
Good rooms, north edge of town.
Charming atmospheric 19th-century house, a 10-min walk from Marine Terrace.
Well-run camping and caravan site open all year.
Chain budget hotel, rooms are tatty but clean.
formerly Comfort Inn
Some glitches, but mostly value for money at this mid-range place south side of town.
BIG4
Friendly clean place right on the beachfront, with chalets and pitches.
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TransWA buses ply 2 or 3 times a day between Perth and Geraldton, taking 6 hours, for a single fare of $70.
The main sights of Geraldton are fairly central, and easy to reach on foot, especially once the sea breeze gets up to offset the heat.
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