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Easter in Geraldton: where to eat, shop and explore over the long weekend

Looking for a relaxed, family friendly destination to enjoy the Easter long weekend? Geraldton ticks all the boxes — with a walkable city centre, family friendly foreshore attractions and plenty of local businesses open throughout the holidays. From casual dining and coffee stops to boutique shopping and essential services, families visiting Geraldton over Easter will find it easy to fill their days without travelling far.

Geraldton going for Top Tourism Town gold

Geraldton’s quest to be named as WA’s favourite holiday destination is one step closer after being named a finalist in the 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards. Voting is open and the public now have the opportunity to help Geraldton secure gold.

Attractions galore at Midwest Youth Fest

Get ready for music, markets, food and fun as Midwest Youth Fest takes over the Geraldton Youth Centre next month as part of Youth Week WA 2026.

Harmony Week to celebrate community and diversity

Harmony Week is set to bring colour, culture and community spirit as Greater Geraldton celebrates its diversity with a vibrant program of events.

Double the music at Sundays by the Sea

Sundays by the Sea will be turning it up on the Geraldton Foreshore this weekend with a fresh new format.

Australia Day events galore

Greater Geraldton is gearing up for a full day of family fun this Australia Day.

Europcar WA back on board as Australia Day fireworks sponsor

A fireworks extravaganza will wrap up Geraldton’s Australia Day 2026 program thanks to vehicle rental company Europcar WA.

City recognised at the Most Accessible Communities WA Awards

Geraldton has been recognised once again for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion at the Most Accessible Communities WA Awards (MACWA).

CBD set to sparkle this festive season

Businesses in the Geraldton city centre are invited to jingle all the way this festive season, with entries open for an engaging new initiative that encourages storefronts to be decorated to spread Christmas cheer.

HMAS Sydney II commemoration to honour the fallen

This month marks a solemn milestone in Australia’s naval history with the anniversary of the sinking of the HMAS Sydney II.

Make the Move to Geraldton

Strengthening and diversifying the local economy by encouraging talent from around Australia to relocate to Geraldton for a sea change is the focus of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Make the Move campaign.

Top four featured playgrounds in Geraldton

Geraldton’s bursting with brilliant playgrounds—and we’re not just talking swings and slides! With stunning locations – parents and caregivers can enjoy a coffee, a stroll in the sunshine and a fun time with family and friends! We’ve rounded up four of our faves to help you plan your next epic play date!

Schools out and fun is in this Spring

School holidays are near and the always popular Spring School Holiday Program is here!

Say cheese, photography opportunity for City hospitality venues

Food and beverage businesses in the Geraldton CBD are invited to take part in an exciting new initiative aimed at shining a light on the vibrant local hospitality scene.

Have yourself a merry Christmas on the Terrace

With the festive season around the corner, the ever-popular Christmas on the Terrace will soon be making its triumphant return.

Winning moments captured in Stay and Play Photography Competition Play

Stunning coastlines and local icons featured in the work of hopeful photographers to capture why people should “Stay and Play” in the Midwest.

Wildflowers and more in Mullewa

Mullewa is getting ready to welcome flower lovers from near and far as the much-anticipated wildflower season draws near.

New programs, new Youth Centre this school holidays

Wheelchair basketball, flower arrangements, handprint painting for NAIDOC Week as well as a 3v3 basketball competition in collaboration with PCYC are some of the programs being held at the new Geraldton Youth Centre that are free for young people to enjoy this school break.

Silver for Geraldton

Geraldton has claimed silver in the 2025 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards for a fourth year in a row, coming just short of gold which Fremantle won, whilst bronze was taken out by Collie.

Tourism campaign invites visitors to stay and play

Encouraging visitors to stay a little longer in Geraldton and explore the awesome hospitality scene is the focus of Visit Geraldton’s newest tourism marketing campaign “Stay and Play.”

Best Moments on Country celebrates National Reconciliation Week

A stunning photographic exhibition celebrating ‘Best Moments on Country’ opens this week as part of National Reconciliation Week.

Geraldton restaurants and bars now on the map

Finding your new favourite eatery or watering hole has never been easier thanks to a new digital map showcasing the best of Geraldton’s food and drink scene.

Geraldton in the running for Top Tourism Town

Geraldton is on the road to claiming the top holiday spot in the state after being named a finalist in the 2025 7NEWS Top Tourism Awards and now the public have the opportunity to vote to help bring home the win.

Family Fun in Geraldton at Shore Leave Festival

When is the best time to stay and play in Geraldton with the family? Well, it depends on what you like to do! If it’s hanging out at the beach, soaking up the perfect weather, exploring and having adventures then it has to be autumn and it has to be the Shore Leave Festival weekend!

Women on Wheels Geraldton returns

Women on Wheels Geraldton is back next month in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Full steam ahead for Shore Leave Festival

Seafood, entertainment and fun will be back on the menu later this year when Shore Leave Festival returns to the Midwest Thursday 23 to Sunday 27 April.

Europcar WA returns as Australia Day fireworks sponsor

Fireworks will round out Geraldton’s Australia Day 2025 programme thanks to vehicle rental company Europcar WA.

Schools out for the summer!

Summer holidays are sorted with the City of Greater Geraldton releasing its latest School Holiday Program, which includes clay sculpting, standup paddleboarding, tennis lessons plus heaps more.

Geraldton to commemorate the HMAS Sydney II 83rd anniversary

This month will mark an important moment in history with the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the HMAS Sydney II. ### CHANGE OF VENUE- Due to the rain forecast the service will now be moved inside to the QEII Community and Seniors Centre Upper Hall, 88 Durlacher Street. Commencement of the service will be at 5.45pm as scheduled ###

Future proofing Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens is looking fantastic following extensive works by local trades people that have future proofed the State Registered heritage building for generations to come.

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