Dongara - Western Australia

DONGARA
WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Dongara is located on the coast south of Geraldton and north of Perth on the banks of the Irwin River with a port at nearby Port Denison.
There is a crayfish fishing fleet operating from the harbour, and during the season (December to June) you can get fresh crays from the wharf.
The area was first traversed by explorer George Grey in 1839 and in 1840, Augustus Gregory, another explorer of note, discovered a coal seam which led to the rapid development of the town.
Oil and natural gas deposits from Dongara have been piped to Perth since 1970.
There is plenty to see around Dongara-Denison including several national parks to visit, a heritage trail, and some historic buildings.
Russ Cottage (1870s) was the home of the pioneering Dent family and has been fully restored.

PLACES OF INTEREST:

Russ Cottage

Ellendale Pool

Coalseam Conservation Park

Burma Road

Yardanogo Nature Reserve

Dongara Heritage Trail

Fishing and water activities.

ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:

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INFORMATION CENTRE:
Dongara Denison Visitor Centre
9 Waldeck St. Dongara WA 6525
Ph: 08 9927 1404

HOW TO GET THERE:
By car along the Brand Hwy.

Light Plane

Coach service