Indian Ocean Drive Attractions

Cathedral of The Holy Cross

Geraldton - This cathedral was built in the same modern architecture as Coventry Cathedral in England. It has one of the largest areas of stained glass in Australia and is the focal point of the vast Anglican Diocese of North West Australia, which covers an area of one million square kilometres.

Geraldton Port

Geraldton - Geraldton Port is one of the few ports where you are able to get a close look at all of the bustling activities that take place. Geraldton Port is one of Australia`s busiest regional ports and Australia’s second largest for grain export. You will be able to see a variety of different size carriers arriving and departing. Witness grain and iron ore being loaded onto these enormous vessels.

With the resources boom in Western Australia, the port is currently undergoing further expansion to provid... read more

Greenough Pioneer Museum

Greenough - The museum is located 405 kilometres north of Perth on the Brand Highway and just 19 kilometres south of Geraldton. This area of the Midwest is known as the Greenough Front Flats and is a unique landscape (look out for the famous leaning trees) encapsulating its history and rural activities.

The Greenough Pioneer Museum is a carefully restored two storey homestead set in beautiful, shady gardens. The homestead was built between 1862 and 1880 for John Maley, miller, storekeeper, hotel proprietor... read more

Monsignor J. Hawes Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Mullewa - Priest architect Monsignor John Hawes was the first resident parish priest in Mullewa and during that time designed and built the church and priest house in Mullewa. Considered to be one of his finest achitectural designs, Our Lady of Mount Carmel St Peter and St Paul, is classified by the National Trust.

Attached to the church is the Priest House which was the home of Monsignor Hawes for many years. It houses many of its designer`s personal effects and is maintained as a museum in his honour.... read more

St Anne`s Church

Dandaragan - In 1870 a group of local people decided that a church was needed in the district. Donations for the project were accepted, but it was not until 1885 that the church was built.

The `Soap Stone` used in the building was taken from a nearby paddock. This stone was soft before being quarried, which allowed it to be sawn into shape. It gradually hardened on exposure to air. This building was used as a church and school for many years, as well as being the venue for board meetings, dances and oth... read more

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

Geraldton - St Francis Xavier Cathedral is a spectacular church in the centre of Geraldton that you will find as magnificent on the inside as it looks from the outside. Designed by the parish priest John Hawkes, it took 22 years to build.

Take a guided tour to share in the fascinating history of the cathedral and appreciate the intricate details of the cathedral’s architecture. Available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am, a minimal fee is charged for the tour.

Whilst in the area, the charismatic to... read more

Wesley Church

Greenough - The church is Gothic in style with limestone walls and was constructed using convict labour. Future restoration is proposed by the National Trust.