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THINGS TO SEE & DO IN THE MOORE RIVER REGION
The Moore River region is your ideal base for exploring New Norcia, the world famous Pinnacles, historic Gingin, Chittering Valley and the Turquoise Coast. It's also the "Gateway to the Wildflowers" and the largest olive growing region in WA.
Specialists at the Pinnacles Visitor Centre have heaps of information about things to see and do in the Moore River region and along the Turquoise Coast. The Centre has kindly given permission for us to include these self drive maps, which we have found to be the most comprehensive of our joint regions.
NEW NORCIA
New Norcia is famous for a lot more than bread! As Australia's only monastic town, it's a fascinating place - visit the monastery, museum and art gallery.
GRAVITY DISCOVERY CENTRE
Hands-on science experiences for all ages - climb the leaning 45m tower, ride on a space capsule, see the world's largest slinky, visit the Observatory ... it's a whole new universe!
THE FAMOUS PINNACLES
The Pinnacles at Cervantes are one of WA's most popular sights, especially at dawn or sunset. Click the link below to read all about these weird and wonderful formations.
CRUISE THE MOORE RIVER
Cruise along the Moore River in a chartered boat, or bring your own boat or dingy with you. The water is perfect for swimming and fishing.
WILDFLOWERS
You are about to enter one of the state’s most spectacular wildflower areas! In spring, look for carpets of everlastings, the canopy of red gums along Dewar Road and the kangaroo paw display at Gingin Cemetery.
THE SWEETEST HONEY
Enjoy Western Australia’s only interactive demonstration of the honey extraction process (seasonal), and sample the sweet produce.
DEEP SEA FISHING
Lobster Shack will take you on a deep sea fishing adventure or sea lion tour. Visit the Shack Kitchen to sample the day's lobster catch.
KAYAK HIRE
Caraban Canoes, our neighbour on the riverside, hires canoes from his property that you can drop straight into the water.
MINI GOLF & CAFE
Lorraine and Wayne invite you to their labour of love with their custom built, 18 hole mini golf. Cafe with BYO licence. Disabled access.
THE LANCELIN OCEAN CLASSIC
The internationally recognised Lancelin Ocean Classic, Australia's largest windsurfing event, is held every January in Lancelin - also a crayfishing mecca!
Moore River Holidays is a major sponsor of the Lancelin Ocean Classic.
SEE THE LOT
Create your own group bus tour! Visit our wineries, mini golf, honey and olive farms, Gravity Centre, fishing towns or the famous Pinnacles. Peter's Bus Charters run 21 seater or 39 seater bus tours to suit your group.
Gingin Railway Station
The historic 1891 Gingin Railway Station is now open to the public. The station was built by the Midland Railway to support the growing rural town of Gingin and proved to be the lifeline between Midland and the town. Not only did it carry passengers and transported livestock and produce but in return brought the necessities and mail to the rural community of the Gingin Shire.
Diving/Snorkelling
There are at least a dozen shipwrecks off the coast between Two Rocks and Jurien Bay, including the Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon) which was wrecked in 1656. Lancelin Island Nature Reserve is only 500 metres off shore and surrounded by coral and limestone reefs. The Lancelin Island Lagoon on the western side of the island is classified as a Fish Habitat Protection Area.
Fishing
There are numerous locations along the coast for beach fishing, where you can catch tailor, herring, whiting, flathead, mulloway. The Moore River is popular for Bream fishing. Lancelin Jetty is also a great fishing spot for kids.
Hiking/Walking
Take a stroll along the various walk trails throughout the Moore River region. Enjoy walks along the jetty’s and board walks and don’t forget to take photos from the lookouts-watch and listen to the abundance of bird life. Look out for those fabulous wild flowers on your walks in Spring each yea
Lancelin Dunes
Located directly behind the township of Lancelin, the sand dunes are the largest in the state containing absolutely nothing but pure white sand and no vegetation. They are around 2 kilometres long and provide the perfect spot for sandboarding and 4-wheel driving. A spectacular sight at sunrise or sunset.
Sandboarding
Surfing/Windsurfing
Lancelin is a world renowned windsurfing venue, with the annual Indian Ocean Classic attracting windsurfers from around the world. The offshore reefs also provide an excellent surf break at the Back Beach.
Yanchep Caves
The video shown here is a snapshot of the Moore River region.
Produced by the crew in Gingin Shire - shared with thanks
Moore River Holidays is a member of Experience Perth, TourismWA, AAA Tourism and the Pinnacles Visitor Centre. Together our regions are united in giving travellers the best experience.
Moore River Holidays supports SmartClub and the WA Senior Card program.
Our thanks to Barbagallo Raceway and TakeABreak for kindly adding Moore River Holidays to their accommodation listings.