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Things to do in Geraldton, Western Australia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Geraldton, Australia including HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Gallipoli Trench Project, Ilgarijiri, St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre, The Esplanade, Fishing Boat Harbour, The Hermitage, Horizon, St George's Anglican Church.
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1. HMAS Sydney II Memorial
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5.0 based on 1,058 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
Magnificent and symbolic memorial to the 645 crew members of HMAS Sydney II who are still on patrol. The memorial is among the best war memorial that we have seen anywhere we have visited over the years with the Wall of Remembrance, the Sanctuary, the Stele, the Pool of Remembrance and, perhaps the most poignant, the Waiting Woman Sculpture looking eternally to the sea for the return of her sailor. There were a lot of visitors, both young and adult, yet there was silence as if everybody recognised that they stood in a special place.
2. Gallipoli Trench Project
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
-11th Battalion motto: Deeds Not Words- Our Trench is about recreating Leane’s Trench; 100m of war zone lifted straight out of 1915. It is designed to be an experience where you will be the reinforcements arriving on 6th August 1915 to bolster the 11th Battalion AIF. The 11th Battalion AIF is a commemorative Living History Unit dedicated to remembering Western Australia's involvement in World Wa
3. Ilgarijiri
4. St Francis Xavier Cathedral
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
St Francis Xavier Cathedral is one of the most iconic buildings in Geraldton. Designed and built by the famous Architect/Priest Monsignor John Hawes, it attracts visitors from all over the world. A major restoration, conservation and enhancement project has just been undertaken and the 100 year old building is well worth a visit. The Cathedral is open every day . Guided Tours are available Sunday, Monday & Wednesday at 2:30 Friday at 4:00 Tickets ($5) are available from the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre adjacent to the Cathedral.
Reviewed By mjail5
This is our 3rd visit to Geraldton in the last 5 years and we never fail to stop by at the cathedral. This time it was just an overnight in Geraldton on our road trip to Coral Bay. Next time we have to timed it with a tour to fully appreciate the history. However, thanks to the Museum in a nearby building which we visited for the first time, I learnt a lot on the life of the talented Architect/Priest Monsignor Hawes.
5. Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
The Museum tells the story of Monsignor John Hawes as priest and Architect through interpretive panels, audio-visual presentations and artefacts. Come and learn about the extraordinary man behind the buildings! After visiting the Museum, you can book a guided tour through St Francis Xavier Cathedral. During September, the wildflower season in the Mid West, tours every day at 2:30pm, except Friday when its at 4:00pm.
Reviewed By Atlas1669 - Perth, Australia
The heritage centre is certainly worth a visit. It acknowledges the life and work of a talented Monsignor John Hawes both as a priest and as an architect. His architectural contribution to the area is remarkable. Called in by chance and glad that we did.
6. The Esplanade
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By ikedeb
Very pleasant walk to viewing tower with information boards along the way. Also some beautiful native flowers in bloom along the way. Great views of the port and Geraldton. The foreshore walk is also a well maintained pathway along the beachfront - love the unusual design of the toilets at the end! Plenty of seats to stop and take in the view as well as playing areas for children and BBQs for family get togethers.
7. Fishing Boat Harbour
8. The Hermitage
9. Horizon
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By loveindo - Broome, Australia
I had been working in the Kimberley at the Broome Visitor Centre for the past 3 years & as a traveller myself I am always attuned to what tourists want. What attracts them to visit certain locations etc. I had always promoted Geraldton because I enjoyed our time there as visitors in the past and was keen to pass on to fellow travellers what not to miss. Geraldtons foreshore has enjoyed a bit of a revitalisation since we were last there & while staying with relatives this time we were keen to check out all of the revamped foreshore art installations. "Horizon" was one that I had not heard about until we were taken to see it. Congratulations to the artists & to the City of Greater Geraldton for their great work. Wow, what a stunning attraction. It certainly generated quite a bit of interest at sunset with people arriving in time to capture a photo at this lovely time of night. Adequate off street parking, a wide meandering footpath, lovely lawns & picnic shelters nearby encourage locals & visitors to linger longer. We even returned the following morning for another look.
