DESTINATION: Port Denison

Settled in the early 1850s, Dongara is one of the state's oldest settlements. It, and Port Denison nearby are located on the Batavia Coast, 359km north of Perth. Local industries are agriculture and fishing, though natural gas, 6km east, also contributes to the region's economy.

Main Attractions

Dongara's Heritage Trail takes in 14 attractions including the old Police Station (1870), the Royal Steam Flour Mill (1894), and Russ Cottage (1870), a farm worker's cottage furnished in period-style. Port Denison is famed for its rock lobsters, excellent fishing, beautiful bays and safe beaches such as South Beach.

Nearby attractions

Excellent views of the harbour can be seen from Fisherman's Lookout near Point Leander.

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Region: Mid West

by JB

From Green Head in the south to Kalbarri in the north and the vast openness through the Murchison to Wiluna, magical holiday experiences are ready to be discovered throughout the Mid West. Snorkel throughout the coral fantasy of the Abrolhos Islands. Catch your own delicacy for supper or head straight to the many cafes and restaurants to taste the many mouth-watering western rock lobster the region is so famous for. more

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