The Esplanade — Attraction in Geraldton

One of the things that will strike you about Geraldton is how fresh everything looks along the waterfront.

This is the upshot of a long-term renovation, laying down grassy spaces, planting trees and putting up shelters.

If you’re close to the visitor centre you’ll be able to use the free Wi-Fi, while at the southern end by the port, you can watch the cargo ships coming and going.

A colony of sea lions has also made its home by the entrance to the port, while you can climb an 18-metre viewing tower for a panorama of the city, port and Champion Bay.

The name “Esplanade” has unexpected origins, referring to the former Esplanade Jetty, built in 1858 and servicing sailing ships for the next 90...

Beautiful little walk along the foreshore out to a viewing platform where you can view the port, the foreshore the marina and just get a general sense of the town layout.

Saw some seals on seal rock, plenty of seagulls and just enjoyed the nice clean atmosphere along the foreshore.

Great place to kill half an hour, sit down and relax with a coffee.

The...

At the very end of the Esplanade is a circular viewing platform that looks out over the city, the port, Champion Bay, and the Moresby Ranges. There are also groomed walks and a place to have a BBQ at this location. The Esplanade moniker is a throwback to the former location of the Esplanade Jetty, which used to be known as the...