City Sights & Maritime History

Anchors away for a leisurely and narrated coach tour of the capital of the Batavia Coast, taking in city sights and maritime history. Our first call will be a photo stop at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in the heart of Geraldton, a magnificent and ornate building completed in 1938. Victoria Hospital and the Old Gaol will be visited. Next, take a moment to view the HMAS Sydney Memorial; Australia’s premier site for honouring the sailors who were lost in WWII. A final stop will be made at the state of the art Western Australia Museum, gracing the boardwalk of the new Geraldton Marina. Explore at your leisure the chronicles of the region's history from the Aboriginal past to the present. A relaxing and insightful way to spend your day.

  • Tour Code

    GET000

  • Location

    Geraldton

  • Activity Types

    Sightseeing / City Tour

  • Experience Types

    Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Fitness Level

    Medium

  • Price

    Adult from $89.99
    Children (12 & under) from $69.99

Photography

Photos can be taken of the Cathedral and HMAS Sydney Memorial - In November 1941 HMAS Sydney sank with the loss of all hands during an engagement with the German raider Kormoran. The monument features a stele in the shape of a ship's prow while 643 meta

Refreshments

Special Notes

To make your day as enjoyable as possible, please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat, and bring along some 30+ or higher factor sunscreen and bottled water.

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