The City of Geraldton, the largest regional city north of Perth, is located in the region called Australia’s Coral Coast.
With beautiful sandy beaches and a warm, sunny climate, Geraldton is a mecca for surfing, fishing, kiteboarding, and swimming.
The 122 coral fringed Abrolhos Islands off the coast of Geraldton are considered one of the world’s best kept secrets.
Highlights of Geraldton
- Take a tour of the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, a breathtaking Memorial of national significance, and remember the 645 crew that lost their lives in WWII.
- Immerse yourself in the history of the Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp and Zeewijk Shipwrecks at the WA Museum Geraldton.
- Take a flight to the Abrolhos Islands and enjoy snorkelling in the crystal blue waters of East Wallabi Island or spot over 35 species of birds that regularly breed on the Islands.
For more information please visit visitgeraldton.com.au
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Activities
Sightseeing Opportunities (Half day)
- Walking tour visiting the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, WA Museum - Geraldton and St Francis Xavier Cathedral
- Winery tour - Please delete as this has closed down
- Local history and architectural tour
- Greenough hamlet
Sightseeing Opportunities (Full day)
- Kalbarri Gorges
- Working farm – Not sure where this is as we have no tours to a farm currently
- Northampton/Chapman Valley tour
- Albrolhos Islands tour by Charter Flight
- Dongara and Eneabba Tour. – No current tour on sale for Dongara and Eneabba
Customs
Working hours |
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| Customs Officers | 24 hours |
| Quarantine Officials | 24 hours |
| Immigration Officials | As for Customs |
Customs and Immigration |
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| Passenger Manifest | Three copies at the first port of call with one copy to Immigration with the passengers card one copy to Customs and the third copy to remain on board the ship. |
| Embarking Passenger Manifest | 3 copies - 1 to Customs 1 to Port 1 stays |
| Crew Manifest | 2 - 1 at first port to Immigration 2nd stays. |
| Stores List | 2 (Aust. Customs Service and Sydney Ports Corporation |
| Customs Declaration(Ship) | 1 (Australian Customs Service) |
| Customs Declaration(Crew) | 2 (Australian Customs Service) |
| Forms Comments | All forms listed above are produced at the first Australian port of call and then one copy of each form travels on board the ship to be produced at subsequent ports. |
| Customs Declaration(Passengers) | One at first Australian port of call only. |
Port health |
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| Health Declaration | One (pratique) at first Australian port of call only |
Ground Operations
The following Ground Handlers are CDU members and supply superior ground handling services throughout Australia.
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Port Approach
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| Arrival Departure Restrictions | n/a |
| Tidal Variation | 1.2m |
| Prevailing Currents | 0.5 knots N/S at Fairway Buoy |
| Prevailing Winds | n/a |
| Length of Channel | n/a |
| Depth of Channel | n/a |
| Comments | n/a |
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Port Services
Shipping agents |
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| The following CDU members offer superior service throughout the region. | |
Port Operations/Services |
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| Barwil Agencies Oceania | |
| Address | 9/189 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Telephone | +61 2 9439 7223 |
| 24 hour contact | +61 416 189 760 |
| Fax | +61 2 9439 8587 |
| Website | www.barwil.com |
| sydney@barwil.com.au | |
| Services | Contact: Greg Coopman. |
| For details of services see the Barwil entry under Members and Contacts- then scroll down to Shipping Agents. | |
| Beaufort Shipping Agency Company | |
| Address | Level 8, 120 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| GPO Box 3988, Sydney NSW 2001 | |
| Telephone | 61 2 9364 8960 |
| 24 hour contact | +61 411 123 013 |
| Fax | +61 2 9364 8999 |
| Website | N/A |
| operations@beaufortshipping.com | |
| Services | Contact Ian McAllister |
| For details of services see the Beaufort entry under Members and Contacts- then scroll down to Shipping Agents. | |
| Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator). | |
Towage |
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| Are tugs available | yes - 2 |
| Are tugs compulsory | n/a |
| Tug operator`s name | n/a |
| Tug operator`s fax | n/a |
| Ship or tug lines | n/a |
| Tug working hours | n/a |
Linesman |
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| Working hours | n/a |
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| Working hours | n/a |
| Overtime | n/a |
Stevedoring |
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| For details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent | |
Provedoring |
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Telephones |
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| Telephones | n/a |
| How many | n/a |
| Notice required | n/a |
Bunkering |
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| Fuel Grades | n/a |
| Quay or barge | n/a |
| Suppliers | n/a |
Water |
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| Fresh Water | Yes |
| Exquay or barge | n/a |
| No of hoses | n/a |
| Capacity per hose/hour | n/a |
| Tonnes per hour guaranteed | 40tph |
| Type of connect | n/a |
| Connect size in inches | n/a |
Dry garbage |
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| Dry garbage | Yes |
| Barge alongside | n/a |
| Containers available | n/a |
| Size of containers | n/a |
| Number available | n/a |
| Incineration or dump | n/a |
| Facilities to transport | n/a |
Wet garbage |
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| Wet garbage | Yes |
| Ship or shore pump | n/a |
| Sludge disposal | n/a |
| Sludge details | n/a |
Charges |
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| Port Charges | n/a |
Repair facilities |
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| Nearest dry dock | n/a |
| Length | n/a |
| Maximum Tonnage | n/a |
| Divers Available | n/a |
| Engineering facilities | n/a |
Dredging |
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| Dredging undertaken | n/a |
| Dredging when | n/a |
Port Operator
Port operator |
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| Name | Geraldton Port Authority |
| Address | 289 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA, 6530 |
| Telephone | 08 9964 0520 |
| Facsimile | 08 99 640 555 |
| Web Site | www.gpa.wa.gov.au |
| Email Address | mail@gpa.wa.gov.au |
Berth details |
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| Berth | N/A - Tendered |
| Maximum draft | Anchor in Champion Bay in water > 10 m LAT. Max Draft 8.7 m + tide |
| Tidal variation | 1.2m |
| Berth length | N/A |
| Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | No |
| Are other ships able to dock | n/a |
| Cargo ships at dock | n/a |
| Security fences | n/a |
Nearest ports |
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| Australia | Fremantle |
| Nearest Overseas Port | n/a |
Terminal
Terminal facilities |
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| Terminal Building | No. Passengers tender to Batavia Coast Marina. |
| Meet and Greet Facilities | Yes, by arrangement |
| Toilet Facilities | Yes |
| Telephones | In town |
| Availability of Maps and/or Brochures | Yes |
| Souvenir Shopping | Yes |
| Money Exchange | In town |
| Is the US Dollar Accepted? | No |
Transport |
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| Closest Airport to Pier | Geraldton |
| Distance to Airport | 15km |
| Transport to Airport | Taxi |
| Can Passengers Walk to Town | yes - 1km |
| Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop | 50m |
| Distance from Pier to Town Centre | 1km |
| Are Shuttle Buses Necessary | No |
| Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town | Geraldton Visitor Centre or City Centre |
| Availability of Taxis at Pier | Yes |
| Availability of Public Transport at Pier | No |
| Other Forms of Transport at Pier | No |
Tour buses |
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| Distance from Ship to Tour Buses | 50m |
| What is the Normal Coach Capacity | 44-51 |
| Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned | Yes |
| Are Refreshments Provided on Buses | No |
| Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses | No |
| Are Step Stools Provided on Buses | Yes |
Tourism
Tourism operators in Western Australia:
Tourism operators