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831 Km BY GOOD STANDARD HIGHWAY |
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831 Km BY GOOD STANDARD HIGHWAY |
The Ampol Roadhouse Cataby is open 24 hours for food and fuel. Tel: (096) 512 024.
30 km north of Cataby is the turnoff to Cervantes (left) and the Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) a side trip of 52 km each way.
A few metres past the Cervantes turnoff (right) is the road to Waddi Farms (7 km) - Western Australia's premier Emu and Wildlife farm. Excellent Caravan Park and casual villa accommodation, display of Emu and Wildflower farm. Excellent Caravan Park and casual villa accomodation, display of Emu and wildflower products, licenced Rrestraunt. Tel: (099) 529 069.
is the town fo Eneabba. The Shell Roadhouse is open for fuel, food and mechanical repairs until 8.30 pm daily. Tel: (099) 551 183.
22km north of Eneabba look for the sign for Western Flora Wildflower Park. Discount fuel, Caravan Park and casual accommodation - interesting escorted Wildflower walks during season. Tel: (099) 552 030.
59 km north of Western Flora - the twin towns of DONGARA/PORT DENISON.
Take time to visit this historic town and its sister Port.
Tune your car radio to Visitor Information Radio 88FM as you approach Dongara for a guide to the history and services abailable.
Immediately on your right as you enter dongara are the beautifully restored buildings of The Old East End offering excellent bed and breakfast. Tel: (099) 271 666.
DONGARA
Leave the Brand Highway and take the Town Centre loop. Visit The Coffee Tree on Moreton Terrace for traditional home-made English breakfast, lunch, teas and coffee. Tel: (099) 271 400.The Dongara Hotel also on Moreton Terrace offers comfortable, air conditioned Motel rooms, pool. Check-ins until 10.00pm or phone ahead on (099) 271 023.
The Dongara Tourist Bureau can be found on Waldeck Street.
Take time to cross the Bridge to Point Leander Drive and visit Port Denison - just 3 km south-west of Dongara.
Here you can see the Rock Lobster fishing fleet at anchor. Excellent picnic spot.
Re-join the Brand Highway . It is 65 km from Dongara to Geraldton Town centre.
Tune your car radio to Visitor Information Radio 88FM as you approach The S-Bend for a guide to the local history and services available in Geraldton.
The S-Bend Caravan Park and Tourist Stop on your left. Gull discount fuel, food, Caravan Park and casual accommodation. Tel: (099) 264 072.
5 km past the S-Bend is the unique and historic Greenough Hamlet. Restored by the National Trust is well worth a visit and is open every day to visitors.
North of the Hamlet on your left is the turnoff for Greenough River and the Greenough River Resort - offering superb accommodation and meals. Tel: (099) 215 888.
GERALDTON
The new Tarcoola Tavern Motel on Brand Hoghway offers modern, large air-conditioned rooms. Enjoy meals and refreshments in the popular Tavern on your right. Tel: (099) 644 777.
Casual dining to suit everyone's taste can be enjoyed at The Cuisine Connection Food Hall on Durlacher Street (opposite Fire Station). Six food stalls - Chinese, Indian curries, Mexican, Italian, Steaks & salads, Roasts and Drinks, Coffee and Sweets.
For 24 hour fuel, travellers supplies and friendly driveway service call at Shell Wonthella Service Station on the North West Coastal Highway bypass. Tel: (099) 212 598.
Highway continues north as the North West Coastal Highway through the beautiful undulating farmland of the northern wheatbelt. 50 km north of Geraldton is the historic town of Northampton.
Tune again to 88 FM Visitor Information Radio for an interesting guide ot local services and attractions in NORTHAMPTON.
From Northampton via the North West Coastal Highway it is 37 km to the small town of Binnu - a major grain receival point.
Tune again to 88FM Visitor Information Radio as you approach Binnu for Kalbarri Tourist information.
The State's principal coastal town and port city, Geraldton is an ideal stopover point on the journey north - the Geraldton Tourist Bureau can be located at the Bill Sewell Centre on Chapman Road Tel: (099) 213 999.NOTE:
Roadside water and fuel supplies are limited north of Northampton. Travellers are advised to obtain supplies before continuing.
Smiffy's Shell Roadhouse on your right as you enter Northampton. Full range of fuels, lubricants and travellers supplies. Home style meals and take-aways, EFTPOS service. Tel: (099) 341 106 - an essential stop.
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