Geraldton Coastal City Fly Itinerary

Geraldton is a fantastic base from which to explore the Coral Coast region. Only a short drive to the south, experience Greenough’s historic charm and picturesque river, enjoy Ellendale Pool. Fly or cruise 60km off the coast to witness the stunning Houtmann Abrolhos Islands, now a gazetted national park. Travel one-hour east to Mullewa – a wildflower hotspot.

Day One

Perth to Geraldton

Take an early flight to Geraldton from Perth with Qantas who depart Perth for Geraldton twice a day from the Qantas terminal at Perth Airport. Flight time is approximately 50 mins. Pick up your hire car to get the most out of your time in Geraldton and to fully explore the surrounding areas. Budget, Avis and Hertz have offices at Geraldton Airport.

Upon arrival in the city, take a drive and walk around the Geraldton Marina and foreshore and enjoy some breakfast looking over the exquisite new marina with stunning panoramic ocean views, at Skeetas Restaurant.

Head to Beresford to see the art installation: Horizon: Public Art - Geraldton's newest #Instaworthy location, on the Beresford Foreshore at the bottom of Dean Street.

The Geraldton region is rich in Aboriginal culture. Those in search of cultural experiences will be fascinated by the ancient culture of the local Indigenous Yamatji people, visit the Yamatji Art Centre and learn how this gallery supports and develops Aboriginal artists living in the Lower Murchison region of Yamaji Country with a focus on sustaining cultural maintenance and arts practice while creating economic benefit. Enjoy the Yamatji Drive Trail - drop into the Geraldton Visitor Centre for more information.

Enjoy lunch at one of Geraldton's many cafe's along Marine Terrace.

For those interested in Maritime History, Geraldton is a must-do destination.Visit the awe-inspiring HMAS Sydney II Memorial, built to honour the lost sailors of the HMAS Sydney maritime disaster in 1941. Explore the WA Museum of Geraldton, a state-of-the-art facility gracing the Batavia Coast Marina which showcases the region’s rich maritime, natural and cultural history, particularly to hear all about the fascinating yet brutal Batavia Story, is a ‘must’ before you head off on your Abrolhos Island trip.

Overnight: Geraldton Accommodation

Day Two

Explore Geraldton and surrounds by air and flipper

Take a journey with Shine Aviation across to the Abrolhos Islands or further north to the picturesque Kalbarri region including the fabulous Pink Lake. The Abrolhos Island full day adventure will land you on this uninhabited island to snorkel amongst coral and fish, view the bird-life or even see if you can spot a local Tammar Wallaby and the local sea lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch on one of our full day adventures. Other tour options are available if you want to pair the Abrolhos with the Pink Lake.

Overnight: Geraldton Accommodation

Day Three

Experience fresh seafood

Start your day with a lobster pot pulling and harbour cruise. Eco Abrolhos will show you around Geraldton's harbour including Seal rock and African Reef, get you to pull a cray pot out of the water, anchor and hang in Champion Bay for some serenity.

Take a look at the live lobster industry at Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative which operates Live Lobster tours in their state-of-the-art processing plant located at Geraldton Fishermen’s Wharf. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes insight into this multi-million dollar regional industry. The tour aims to educate people on the Western Rock Lobster industry and why the clear waters of the Indian Ocean are a haven for this seafood delicacy. Try your hand at holding a live lobster guaranteed to spark squeals of delight, all captured in the flurry of camera lights. Tours depart Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.

Located at the Geraldton Fishermen's Wharf, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at Barnacles located five minutes from the Geraldton city centre. This small fast food takeaway and eat-in cafe is open six days a week and Friday nights. Enjoy your lunch while watching the fishing boats arrive or a boat being put back in the water after time on the hardstand, and enjoy one of Geraldton’s famous rock lobsters.

More water action can be had with Ulitmate Watersports, in a beautiful protected bay central to the city, where you can get into Jet Ski Hire, Jet Ski Tours, Fly board x, Jet Pack, SUP, Kayaking, Tubing, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Skiing, Wakefoiling and more. Operating from November to April on the Geraldton foreshore.

Flight: Depart from Geraldton on the afternoon flight.