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War Years Drive Trail, Geraldton to Mullewa

This 200 kilometre drive trail explores places and stories associated with the military in the City of Greater Geraldton.  Some sites have signage to further illuminate the past.  On others, no trace remains.  Each stopping point on the trail may acknowledge one or more places of significance. ​

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2WD
Trail difficulty
Easy
  • Length 200km
  • Est. time Full day
  • Return
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Geraldton has had a long association with the military and war, beginning as early as 1629 when a brave group of soldiers rose against the mutineers of the shipwrecked Batavia.

“Geraldtonians” have continued to serve their country in the various theatres of war.  However, it was World War II that brought long-lasting change to the City and surrounding district. When Australia joined WW II, sections of Geraldton and a large portion of the countryside were commandeered for war purposes. At this time Geraldton only had a resident population of 5000, but a large military personnel contingent rapidly became established in the region.

The sinking of HMAS Sydney II off Shark Bay in November 1941 came as a huge shock for the entire country and today a Military Memorial of National Significance commemorates the memory of the 645 men who lost their lives during the engagement with HSK Kormoran off the WA coast.

Geraldton Regional Library

08 9956 6659

Geraldton Visitor Centre

(08) 9956 6670

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Time / Duration

Full day

Length

200km

Fees

Fees for camping at Ellendale Pool.

Trail Access

Air, road or bus to Geraldton

Trail Start

WWI Memorial, Olive Street, Geraldton which is 415km (4.5 hours) north of Perth.

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Trail End

WWI Fallen Soldiers' Memorial, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mullewa

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When to go

April - October

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Facilities

Wheelchair access may be limited at some stops due to rough terrain.
Outside of Geraldton, there are rest facilities and toilets at Greenough, Ellendale Pool, Walkaway and Mullewa.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop
  • View Platform
  • Visitor Information Centre
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Today Sep 07, 8:04am

16°C

Feels like 15°C

Max 24°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 8.47km/h SE

8-day forecast

Mon

24°

15°

Tue

24°

14°

Wed

26°

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Thu

30°

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Fri

30°

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Sat

27°

17°

Sun

29°

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Mon

33°

19°

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