The Clipper crews will be spending Christmas Down Under in Western Australia where the ocean plays a big part in the lifestyle.
| Country: | Australia |
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| Capital: | Canberra |
| Population: | 21,542,500 |
| Time Zone: | GMT +8 |
| Currency: | Australian Dollar |
WA’s Coral Coast – pristine, untouched and 12,000 kilometres long – attracts many interstate and international visitors.
Located about 450km north of Perth, the City of Geraldton-Greenough is perched near beautiful coastline to the west and endless rolling hills and breakaway ranges to the east. This superb positioning, combined with the friendly feel of a country town, makes for a truly memorable experience.
The new Batavia Coast Marina, where the Clipper Fleet will receive its mid-race refit, is another jewel in Geraldton-Greenough’s crown. This premier land development includes modern apartments, business establishments and a marina housing a wide range of pleasure craft. Stroll the boardwalk along the water’s edge, stop for a coffee or visit the new WA Museum Geraldton – a state of the art facility showcasing the region’s rich maritime, natural and cultural histories.
Blessed with beautiful beaches and warm, sunny weather, Geraldton-Greenough forms one of Western Australia’s water sports hotspots, particularly for yachting, windsurfing, surfing, diving and fishing. Those looking to relax will love lazing on the white sandy beaches or strolling along the turquoise shoreline.
Visitors can take a wander to the commercial harbour at Fisherman’s Wharf and discover the region’s delectable rock lobster industry or fly to the spectacular Albrohos Islands, an archipelago of 122 islands boasting a range of fishing, diving and environmental attractions. A trip to the region would not be complete without a visit to the awe-inspiring HMAS Sydney II Memorial, built to honour the 645 lost sailors of the HMAS Sydney maritime disaster in 1941.
Geraldton-Greenough has something for every intrepid explorer, visit the Geraldton-Greenough official tourism website or the Australia Coral Coast official website for more information.
The Official Hotel Partner for the Clipper 09-10 Stopover in Geraldton-Greenough is Broadwater Mariner Resort.