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Frankland River - Kendenup
Frankland River
Nothing much here but it is a grape-growing district, one of three of Oz's Western
regions.
Fremantle
Located at the mouth of the Swan River, the town was named after Cap. Charles Fremantle
who landed there on 2 May 1829 and claimed New Holland for Britain. Today it is a busy
commerce port, its main attractions include several art galleries and variety of historic
buildings representative of three architectural periods. There is Fremantle Aquatic
Centre, featuring two giant waterslides and full-scale market (?)
The Round House - Maritime Museum
Geraldton
North of Perth, it makes an excellent departure point for any holiday in the NW, whether
by air or road. It is also the major lobster fishing port in Western Australia, as well as
being at the heart of an expanding industrial, mining and agricultural area. The main
features are a bird sanctuary, an art gallery, the largest single wheat silo in Oz,
several specialist mus. and some unusual church architecture.
Houghton Vineyards
Located in the Swan Valley, one of Western Australia's three grape-growing areas, the
vineyards are the oldest in the state. The vineyards wee first planted in 1859 by Dr John
Ferguson. It is from these yards that one of Oz's most successful white burgundy wines is
produced, recognised by its blue stripe across a white label.
Hyden
Wave Rock, accessible by 4WD's
only
Kalbarri
Located N of Geraldton on the edge of a national park of the same name, it is one of the
state's most pop holiday resorts, famous for its fishing and beaut scenery. The coastal
gorges, south, feature spectacular banded cliffs which rise hundreds of metres above sea.
Other attractions include a doll and marine museum.
Kambalda
This abandoned 1898 goldfield 50Km S of Kalgoorlie received a new lease of life in 1964
when the Western Mining Corporation struck sulphides assayed at 8.3% nickel. It was
rebuilt to a different plan, Iron oxides bearing small quantities of nickel were detected
by two prospectors in 1947 but it was not until 1964 that they told the Western Mining
Corporation of their discovery. It also supported Kalgoorlie, whole gold-base wealth was
on the down-fall.
Karridale
It was once a thriving timber town, now only old timber mill and brick chimney remain to
recall the boom which lasted from 1870-1913. The timber was transported to nearby Hamelin
Bay where it was subsequently exported.
Kendenup
Originally named after a two-storeyed homestead built by a pastoral family. The building
still stands and is a prime tourist attraction. Other attractions include an old mine
which recalls Western Australia's first, yet unsuccessful gold rush.
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