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Situated in the heart of the Batavia Coast, Geraldton offers a near-perfect lifestyle year-round. Offering a temperate climate, range of entertainment, shopping, fishing and some world-accredited sporting facilities, Geraldton is the regional city of the Mid West Region of Western Australia.

As a port city, Geraldton is the centre of the gold production, mining, fishing, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and tourism industries of the Mid West Region. Geraldton is renowned world-wide for the quality rock lobster fishing off our coast and is often referred to as the world leader in this area, a result of the pristine waters along the Batavia Coast.

Well known as the "Sun City", Geraldton is also a sought after destination for chasers of the wind. Windsurfers are attracted throughout the year to the perfect conditions for their water sport and the national competitions that are held here annually. The magnificent beaches and sunny weather plays haven to a multitude of water activities or just enjoyed for a leisurely sun-bake or stroll.

Located just 4 ˝ hours drive or 55 minute flight north of Perth, Geraldton is in easy reach for a weekend getaway, a longer vacation or a permanent getaway! It provides an ideal base for exploring all that Geraldton and the surrounding areas have to offer including the wildflowers, Greenough Hamlet, Kalbarri Gorges or the heritage or walktrails in the area

Sailing Spots (thanks to the Geraldton windsurf club)

Coronation Beach

When windsurfers talk about sailing in Geraldton they are talking about Coronation Beach. Invariably it is compared with Sprecklesville on Maui, but without doubt everyone agrees that Coronation is better!

Located 25kms north of Geraldton and then 8 km off the highway, Coro is a sailing location that everyone can enjoy. The beach is perfectly formed to give you 200m of water as flat as a dance floor on the inside and then a great run through the surf that gets bigger the further you head out the back. Coronation is best known for its jumping and its not unusual to get 6 or 7 jumps on the way out without going off the plane. As the day goes on the wind gets better for wave riding and best of all the wind is stable. We recommend you take a 4.2, 4.7 and a 5.2. A small caravan/snack bar operates during the season, but it is wise to take food and drinks with you. No water or firewood is available so please take your own. There is a camping area behind the carpark but the surrounding vegetation and foredune area is fragile so please respect it and heed the signs, they're there for a reason.                                                       

Oakajee

Travel 3km south of Coronation along a 4WD track to find one of the best spots in the world. It has great cross offshore wave sailing. This is where a lot of the locals sail so please respect them and they will do the same to you. The break is easily crowded.

Gnaraloo

7 hours drive north of Geraldton. The best wave sailing in the world between October and December. You must sail here once in your life. It is also one of Australia’s best surfing breaks from May to August. YOU MUST TAKE YOUR OWN WATER, FOOD AND PETROL. You are two hours by a rough gravel road to the nearest town.

LOCAL TOWN BEACHES

Geraldton - Point Moore – Hells Gates

Point Moore is located at the lighthouse at the western end of Geraldton. It’s a wicked spot that attracts windsurfers from around the world. Definitely not a beginners spot. Hells Gates is located about 1 km out. This spot can get VERY rough and is only for the experienced board rider who is looking for adventure, excitement and the thrill of a life time. A grassed area for rigging sets this up as one of Geraldton’s best local areas. SailWest is located opposite the car park. Toilets and showers are located at the carpark.                         

Geraldton -St Georges Beach

It is mainly used by locals in winter when the wind comes from the North. In summer it is mainly used by slalom boards. A nice grassed area with a very short 5 metre walk to the beach. Toilets and showers are located near the car park..

Geraldton - Sunset Beach

Located at the mouth of the Chapman River right next to Suncity Tourist Park. This is world class sailing but needs a good swell. Works best in the early and late part of the season. At other times it can be gusty.

Geraldton – Separation Point.

A reasonable beach with a small break 100m from the shore. It is not used by many of the locals but visitors who stay at the caravan park opposite the beach often rig up at Separation Point and sail the 2 kilometres to Point Moore for the day. This saves them from driving.

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