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The scenic Greenough River Mouth and Devlin Pool offer a superb diversity of water sports and land based recreation activities for the whole family including swimming, fishing and canoeing. It is a popular area for nature enthusiasts with the Greenough River Nature Trail winding along the river banks and through surrounding bush land.

Devlin Pool can be accessed via the 45 minute walking trail which will lead you to a peaceful stretch of water where you can take a refreshing swim or cast a reel into the waters to try your hand at fishing. The trail is also suitable for cycling.

The Greenough River Mouth and Devlin Pool are located 10 kilometres south of Geraldton. The river flows past the historic town of Greenough, renowned for being the best preserved settlement in Australia.




Devlin Pool Road
Greenough, WA, 6532

Located 7.3K from Narngulu

Flat Rocks is a renowned first class surfing beach just south of Geraldton. Surfers will enjoy the consistently perfect surf conditions. For those who prefer to watch from the shore, the soft pristine beach offers the perfect vantage point. Check out the Surfing WA website for dates for State Round events which include Geraldton. Also held at Flat Rocks in September is the Annual Sunshine Surf Masters.

Confident swimmers will also enjoy the challenging conditions and children will enjoy running away from the smaller waves as they break onto the beach.

Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted by the excellent fishing opportunities from the beach. Stay for the magnificent Western Australian sunset behind the ocean's horizon.

Flat Rocks is a half hour drive south of the Geraldton city centre and a five hour drive north west of Perth. Geraldton is a charming beachside city, offering an array of spectacular beaches and water activities to entertain all who visit.




via Brand Highway
Geraldton, WA, 6530

Located 7.6K from Narngulu

Tarcoola Beach is a picturesque beach in Geraldton that offers safe swimming for the whole family. Spend the day at the beach swimming in the calm turquoise water and relaxing on the soft white sandy beach. Children will enjoy building sandcastles on the shore.

Stroll along the beach collecting shells and other fossils washed up on the sand. For the more energetic, continue the half hour walk into the town centre along the coastline, watching the skilful windsurfers tackling the famous Geraldton wind and darting across the water.

Relax on the grassed area across the road from the beach to admire the stunning view of the ocean while enjoying a picnic lunch. Stay until the end of the day and marvel at the spectacular sunset across the horizon.

Tarcoola Beach is a southern coastal suburb of Geraldton which is a five hour drive north of Perth. The charming city of Geraldton is an aquatic playground offering an array of first class beaches and a variety of water activities to compliment its location.




via Wilcock Drive
Geraldton, WA, 6530

Located 9.1K from Narngulu

The Greenough River Nature Trail is a picturesque walk through the bush land surrounding Greenough River. It provides you with the opportunity to capture the stunning views of the river, whilst protecting the vulnerable environment.

The walk from the mouth of the River to Rudd's Gully is about three and a half kilometres and gives you the opportunity to see much of the wildlife that lives in the area, including a variety of water birds. If you fancy a dip in the river after your long walk, Devlin Pool is just a short walk past the gully. Canoeing and fishing are also popular activities to do when you get down to the water's edge. The path is wide enough to cycle if you prefer.

Whilst in the area, be sure to check out the historical attractions of Greenough.

Greenough is a four and a half hour drive north of Perth, just south of Geraldton.




Starts near the Greenough River Mouth
Greenough, WA, 6532

Located 9.5K from Narngulu

The Hermitage is a charming historical building in Geraldton that was one of many designed by prominent architect and priest Monsignor John Hawes. This building held special significance to Monsignor Hawes as it was designed as his retirement house. Whilst the house is currently not open to the public, the building itself is extremely photogenic from the outside.

Collect a map of the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Trail from the Geraldton Visitors Centre and discover several fascinating historic buildings including the magnificent St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nazareth House and the Cemetery Chapel of The Holy Spirit. Whilst on foot explore the charming city of Geraldton and conclude your walking tour with a refreshing dip in the Indian Ocean.

Stay in Geraldton for a couple of days and take advantage of the coastal city's close proximity to the well preserved historical settlement of Greenough. Then hit the ocean and explore the spectacular archipelago of the Houtman Abrolhos Islands where snorkelling and fishing are highly recommended. Geraldton is situated just four hours drive north of Perth.




Hermitage Street
Geraldton, WA, 6530

Located 9.9K from Narngulu

Back Beach is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Geraldton. For the surfing enthusiast make sure to bring your surf board and practice your skill on the medium to large waves with the locals.

The Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beaches during the summer weekends, so make sure you swim between the red and yellow flags. Whilst the beach is not recommended for children to swim due to the strong swell, there is plenty of soft and hard sand to construct a sand castle or kick a football around.

The Chris Mainwairing memorial stands on top of the dune next to the Surf Life Saving Club. Chris was born in Geraldton and went on to become an AFL player for the West Coast Eagles. The memorial was erected after his death in October 2007.

Enjoy a 20 minute walk from the town along the pristine white sandy beaches of Geraldton to Back Beach and watch the keen surfers tackle the consistent waves at the surf break. The coastal town of Geraldton is a five hour drive north west of Perth and offers an array of attractions and a variety of spectacular beaches.




via Willcock Drive
Geraldton, WA, 6530

Located 10.0K from Narngulu

Discover the social history of Greenough set up in the spacious rooms of what was once the largest house in this area (built between 1862 to 1880 for John and Elizabeth Maley). Wander through Elizabeth's Garden and the Community Vegetable Garden. View the historic trees (including what could be Australia's oldest leaning gum tree). The museum's aim is to provide an interpretation of life of the Greenough Flats from Aboriginal times to today. This is no longer your traditional house museum. Prepare to be surprised.

Greenough Museum fact sheets are also available in German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Japanese.

Guided group tours are available on request. For group booking discounts please phone the Greenough Museum directly.

The Greenough Museum and Gardens is continually evolving to meet the needs of visitors and the local community. They invite you to become part of the change.

The Greenough Museum and Gardens are located 405 kilometres north of Perth on the Brand Highway and just 19 kilometres south of Geraldton. This area of the Midwest is known as the Front Greenough Flats and is a unique landscape (look out for the famous leaning trees) encapsulating its history and rural activities.




Phillips Road
Greenough, WA, 6532

Located 10.1K from Narngulu

The Cathedral of Holy Cross in Geraldton is renowned for having one of the largest areas of stained glass windows in Australia. Thanks to the elevated lot it stands on, the Anglican cathedral is an impressive sight from the road. Stroll around the grounds to examine the magnificent works of art on the windows. View the inside of the church and collect a pamphlet about its history and significance to the Anglican Diocese of North West Australia.

The 1960s cathedral is known as the "Coventry of Australia" due to its unusual design and resemblance to Coventry Cathedral in England. Visit other magnificent churches in Geraldton including the well known Francis Xavier Cathedral. Continue up Cathedral Avenue to see The Hermitage, a charming 1800s house designed by the prominent architect and priest Monsignor John Hawes.

The coastal town of Geraldton is an aquatic playground with countless attractions. Forming the gateway to the Abrohlos Islands, take the opportunity to snorkel amongst the vast array of marine life or join a fishing expedition. Geraldton is a four hour drive north of Perth.




101 Cathedral Avenue
Geraldton, WA, 6530

Located 10.4K from Narngulu

The Cliff Grange farmhouse is a fine example of one of the earliest residences of the Greenough/Geraldton region. Whilst currently undergoing restoration, you can capture the 1850s architecture and beauty of the historic building by camera. Cliff Grange was the home of the Clinch's Mill manager, which is a short two minute walk further down the Brand Highway.

Both buildings form part of the Greenough/Walkaway Heritage Trail which features 36 historic buildings including the ruins of Wesley Church, Pioneer Cemetery, the Hampton Arms Inn and Gray's Store, which was built by convicts in the 1860s. Due to the large number of historic buildings, allow a day to explore the well preserved 19th century settlement of Greenough.

Greenough is a four hour drive north of Perth and just 15 minutes south of Geraldton. The coastal city of Geraldton offers an array of water activities to entertain all who visit. If you wish to continue exploring historic buildings, Geraldton is home to a plethora of magnificent buildings with significant historical value. Grab the Historical Trails brochure from the Geraldton Visitor Centre.




Brand Highway
Greenough, WA, 6532

Located 10.4K from Narngulu