What is special about Geraldton?

Geraldton is also known as the windsurfing capital of Australia for its consistent summer breezes, particularly at Coronation Beach, 30 kilometres (19 miles) north of the city, which is said to be one of the world’s best three beaches for the sport.

Where is the Buller River?

South Island
Buller River, river in northwestern South Island, New Zealand. Named after Charles Buller, founder of the New Zealand Company, it is the major river of the island’s west coast. Rising as the Travers River on the St.

What is there to do in Geraldton at night?

What are the best places for nightlife in Geraldton?…3. Old Man & The Sea Rooftop Bar

• The Provincial Geraldton.
• The Freemasons Hotel.
• Old Man & The Sea Rooftop Bar.

What is the Maori name for the Buller river?

Kawatiri
The Buller is the major river of the west coast of the South Island and is named after Charles Buller who did much to further the colonisation of New Zealand. Its Maori name, Kawatiri, is believed to mean “deep and swift”, an appropriate description of the river with the greatest flood discharge in New Zealand.

How long is the Buller river?

177 km
Buller River/Length

How safe is Geraldton?

Crime rates in Geraldton, Australia

Level of crime	77.08	High
Crime increasing in the past 3 years	80.95	Very High
Worries home broken and things stolen	71.23	High
Worries being mugged or robbed	62.06	High
Worries car stolen	61.50	High

Can you drink Geraldton tap water?

👍 In general, the water may be safe to drink in Geraldton.

Is Geraldton warm in winter?

In Geraldton, the summers are short, hot, and dry; the winters are cool; and it is windy and mostly clear year round.

Where do you surf in Geraldton?

The shore break at Back Beach is well known for its consistent swell. Other popular spots for surfing include Coronation, Medallia, Pages, Point Moore, Separation Point, Sunset and St Georges beaches. For more information about wind and wave conditions contact the Geraldton Visitor Centre.