Dongara-Denison WA 6525 (Pop 2 300)

Dongara and its twin town, Port Denison are pretty Coral Coast fishing townships located 359 km north of Perth. First settled in 1850s, today these villages are referred to as WA’s ‘Lobster Capital’ with Port Denison boasting a large marina and harbour servicing the fishing fleet and keen anglers. Dongara Races (Easter), Country Music Festival (Oct), Larry Lobster Festival & Blessing of the Fleet (Nov). 

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic Dongara (28 sites) including Russ Cottage (1870), Cemetery (graves from 1874), Priory Lodge (1881), Church of St John the Baptist (1884), Royal Steam Roller Flour Mill (1894). Irwin District Museum, Waldeck St housed within the Old Police Station, Courthouse & Gaol (1870). Open (10am-4pm) Mon-Fri & (10am-12pm) Sat. Fisherman’s Lookout, Point Leander Dr, Port Denison spectacular views.

Nearby:
Historic Port Denison (3 km south) includes Pearse’s Warehouse (1867), Moore’s Warehouse (1869), Govt Bond Store (1894).

Accommodation:
Dongara has a motel, a couple of hotels, a B&B, holiday cottages/units, a farmstay, backpackers and 4 caravan parks. Visitor Information Centre: 9 Waldeck St. Tel (08) 9927 1404. 

Airport:
Geraldton Airport (GET), Gordon Garratt Dr. Tel (08) 9923 3207. (70 km north). 
 
Hospital:
Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service, 48 Blenheim Rd. Tel (08) 9927 0200.