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Fishermans Lookout Point Leander
Drive,( near Leander Point ) Port Denison. One of only two
remaining obelisks built in 1869. From the lookout you get a
panoramic view of the fishing boat harbour and Point
Denison.
Dongara Cemetry A remarkable look
back at the early times of the district. Some of the
headstones date back to 1874 and there is also a Remberance
Wall dedicated to the Dominican nuns from the era. Self-guided
tour brochures available from the Visitors Centre.
Russ Cottage Built in the late 1860's and
adjacent to the Irwin River, this historical cottage has been
restored to as original as possible. There is a water mark
near the front door showing the height that the Irwin River
rose in 1971.
Old Dongara Police
Station Built in 1870 and restored by local volunteers
, this 1870 building made of now houses the museum and the
Historical Society. Visitors can see local arts & crafts
as well as a museum housed in the cells and adjoining area.
Bird watching Dongara & Port Denison are
a bird lovers paradise with a large number of migratory birds
and other magnificent birds. Viewing can be done from many
vantage points , including the Bird Hyde located on the
boardwalk at the rivermouth.
Live Lobster
Facility At a cost of $2.4 million this facility is
considered the best in the southern hemisphere and is situated
on the marina. With a holding capacity of 35,000 kilos of live
lobster, this is sure to make the most avid lover of crayfish
drool with anticipation! Open 7 days a week in season from
15th Nov ~ 30th June.
Wildflowers From July
through to October the region comes alive with the display of
Western Australian wildflowers, although some species are
present all year round. The Everlastings are the first to
appear and can be found within an hours drive from Dongara
Denison. Make sure that the only souveniers that you leave
with are pictures as the picking of wildflowers is prohibited.
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