GERALDTON

As we drove south from Kalbarri, the countryside started to change, and we began seeing crops of green and yellow (canola).  Definitely felt like we'd left the outback behind us.  The weather also confirmed that, with cooler days.




Geraldton was the largest city we'd visited since Darwin.  It's a large port, and looks as though it's thriving at the moment.  Set above the city on the highest spot in town, a monument to HMAS Sydney dominates the skyline.  It is made up of several elements, with the most prominent being a dome made up of pressed metal seagulls - one for each life lost when the ship was sunk.  It was very impressive.








Another prominent feature of this city, is a tall lighthouse - and its little replica close by.

The wind in this part of W.A. is well renowned, and we experienced it while there.  It reminded us of our time living in Perth, when our side fence blew over!  There are not too many tall trees growing, but those that manage to reach any sort of height don't always stand up straight.

 

We spent a few days looking around the city, and also drove out to the east, where we were surprised to see acres of farmland, with many more wildflowers along the side of the roads.  We hadn't realised how far north the cultivation extended - even though this year W.A. in general has had very low rainfall.