Our Region

Coronation Beach

 
Coronation Beach is located 33km north of Geraldton. It is popular camping, fishing and windsurfing location to locals and visitors. Camping is permitted at coronation beach for a charge of $10 per night.  A caretaker will be on site in the evenings to receive payment.

The road into Coronation is sealed, so passable by any vehicle, though if you want beach access, a 4 WD is recommended. Dogs are allowed in the area, but on a leash only. There are toilets, BBQ’s and a dump point for visitors to use but no showers, electricity or running water.

 
Horrocks Beach

Horrock’s Beach is located on the coast 25km west of Northampton or 85km south of Kalbarri. Horrock’s town site is a small coastal settlement used mainly for holiday and recreation. It is also home to the fishing families, which uses the protected waters for a haven from the prevailing winds.  Fishing in the area is a must do activity with a number of fish species available to catch. Horrocks offers a relaxing holiday for all the family. Onsite Vans, Cabins, Camping and holiday cottages are all available for you stay in Horrocks. There is a general store, fuel station, fish and chip shop, public telephone and a large park to keep the kids entertained.

Horrocks Beach Caravan Park

9934 3039

Horrocks beach side cottages

9934 3031

Northampton

Northampton a town of approximately 750 people is located 50km north of Geraldton. The surrounding wheat and pastoral farms use Northampton as a base. Visitors will find a rich history of both Aboriginal and European activity. Copper and lead were discovered in the district in 1849 and Northampton grew as a mining town supporting Geraldine Lead Mining Company, the first lead producer in Australia. Northampton has retained many of its original buildings and was declared an historic town in 1993.

Railway Tavern (08) 9934 1120             

Oakabella Homestead and Tearooms (08) 9925 1033

Ostrich Farm B & B (08) 9934 1024             

Northampton Caravan Park 0439 979 489 

Hampton Rose B & B (08) 99341244             

Old Miners' Cottages (08) 9934 1864

For further information on the Northampton District please phone the Northampton Visitor Centre on (08) 99341488

Hutt River Province

The Principality consists of undulating farmland well covered in places with a wealth of shrubs and glorious wildflowers.

H.R.H. Prince Leonard has named parts of the Principality with such identities as Lake Beginning, Mount Secession, Lake Serenity and Wild Boar Gorge.  His town has been developed with many buildings to provide facilities for the tourists who visit in their thousands each year.

These facilities include The AdministrationBuilding containing the Government Office and Post Office, Tea Rooms with Swimming Pool and a charming Inter-Denominational Chapel as well as the arcade housing the Memorabilia Dept. and Historical Society displays.

The province is open for visitors between 10am and 4pm daily.

Visitor visa’s are available in the Government Offices, for a minimal charge. Passports may also be stamped for Entry/Exit at no charge.

Upon arrival you will be met by HRH Prince Leonard, or in his absence, another member of the Royal Family who will warmly greet you and guide you through the Principality's main buildings.

During this tour you will be shown all matters of importance and interest and the story of the Principality and its People will unfold. A great opportunity exists, at this point, for you to have any questions that you may have answered and Prince Leonard and his Family will be only to happy to assist. Basic facilities exist for campers or caravans/mobile homes to camp for a night or two with an ablution block, generated power and limited water available for use. These simple facilities, along with the relaxation afforded by the Principality's private swimming pool in summer (free for use) we trust will enable you to take a short break and alleviate the need for the traveller to rush his visit.

Pink Lakes

60km south of Kalbarri on George Grey rd lay the Pink Lakes, which depending on the time of the day and the levels of the Beta Carotene, turn into a magnificent plain of bright pink water.

Microscopic algae called Dunaliella Salina occurs naturally in the salt lakes. This algae blooms under the right conditions (warm weather, high salt concentrate) and produces cartenoids, like other plants these cartenoids help protect the algae from the harsh conditions.

Cartenoids are a name for a group of pigments found in fruits and vegetables, which give them their bright colours. For example Beta Carotene and Alpha Carotene are orange and found in carrots, Cryptoxanthin and Lutein are yellow and found in corn. Dunaliella salina contains a mix of cartenoids including Beta Carotene and Alpha Carotene, Cryptoxanthin, Lutein & Zeaxanthin... this is the colour you see in the lake!