Geraldton road trips
The Western Australian town of Geraldton makes for a logical road trip stop on several West Coast drives. Here are the key distances and driving times from Geraldton.
Geraldton is a key staging post on the drive up or down the west coast of Australia. It is the largest town north of Perth in Western Australia.
Things to do in Geraldton include fishing charters, full day tours to the Houtman-Abrolhos Islands and lobster pot pulling experiences. You can also try whale-watching cruises.
6 cool Geraldton experiences you should book in advance
- (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Hear astonishing shipwreck stories, spot tiny wallabies and enjoy white sand beaches – on a full day Abrolhos Islands tour including scenic flight.
- See what you can reel in on an Abrolhos Islands fishing charter.
- Try your hand at lobster farming on lobster pot-pulling tours.
- Gasp at migrating humpbacks on a whale-watching cruise.
- Marvel at Hutt Lagoon from above on a pink lake scenic flight.
- Watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean on a Geraldton harbour sunset cruise.
Several good road trip routes pass through Geraldton. Those currently detailed on Australia Travel Questions are listed below. Click through for more information.
The distances and driving times are approximate, put together using Google Maps. Naturally, it’ll be longer if you build some road trip stops into the drive.
Distances and driving times from Geraldton, WA
Dongara to Geraldton: Distance 64km, driving time 43m.
Geraldton to Carnarvon: Distance 476km, driving time 4h48m. (More Carnarvon road trips).
Geraldton to Coral Bay: Distance 707km, driving time 7h14m.
Geraldton to Exmouth: Distance 833km, driving time 8h23m. (More Exmouth road trips).
Geraldton to Kalbarri: Distance 156km, driving time 1h44m. (More driving times to Kalbarri)
Geraldton to Monkey Mia: Distance 432km, driving time 4h32m. (More Monkey Mia road trips).
Jurien Bay to Geraldton: Distance 196km, driving time 2h3m.
Perth to Geraldton: Distance 419km, driving time 4h22m.
Geraldton accommodation recommendations
Booking site Wotif offers Geraldton accommodation for from $119 a night. Search for the best deals here.
However, the following places to stay in Geraldton are particularly worth considering.
- For central location: Gerald Apartment Hotel.
- For low prices, but with a pool: Ibis Styles.
- To be by the beach: Ocean Centre Hotel.
- For overall quality: Mantra Geraldton.
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