Geraldton

Geraldton is the most important town in mid-west. It is popular for cray-fishing and has also a few good beaches. The largest regional museum, the “Western Australia Museum” is situated in Geraldton. There are also four special events during the year: the “Geraldton Windsurfing Classic” in January, the “Sea-Jazz-Festival” in March, the “Batavia Celebrations” in June and the “Sunshine Festival” in October. If you like guitar music you shouldn’t miss the “Breakers Tavern”, it has bands on Friday and Saturday and attracts the under 30s. The “Freemason’s Hotel” is equally popular, has also bands on weekends and has generally an older crowd.  With A$ 16-18 per night and dorm offers the “Foreshore Backpackers YHA” and the “Batavia Backpackers” a cheap accommodation.