Dongara
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Dongara and Port Denison are lovely twin towns on the mouth of River Irwin with a charming coastal atmosphere.
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Welcome to Dongara
Part of the striking Coral Coast, Dongara and Port Denison are twin towns divided by the Irwin River, a magnificent landmark of the area. The town is best known for being the ‘Rock lobster capital of Australia’, to complement that, the town showcases a giant rock lobster artwork known as the Big Western Rock Lobster.
There are much for you to do in this tranquil town, you can go to the Port Denison Marina and relax there in true Aussie fashion. There are beautiful isolated beaches that you can enjoy with little crowd, you can also go fishing at the pristine waters as the town is known for its crayfish abundance. There are also good walking trails that will explode in colours during the spring season as the wildflower blooms.
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Port Denison Marina
After a swim at the nearby beaches, you can have a relaxing picnic at the Port Denison Marina, home to the rock lobster fishing fleet. There are barbeque facilities, playgrounds for children as well as shaded seatings available. There is also a good chippy down at the marina, a classic dish to eat near the sea.
Thungara Trails
Near Dongara are the Thungara Trails, there are six distinct walk trails that will suit people of different calibre. Just pick up a free guide from the Visitor Centre and off you go. These trails runs near the coast and the Irwin River, with picturesque sights of both the Indian Ocean and the river itself. There is also a boardwalk that would make for a great place to take good pictures.
Big Western Rock Lobster
The Coral Coast is a region with an abundance of crayfish, also known as the rock lobster. Dongara prides itself as the ‘Rock lobster capital of Australia’. To commemorate this, a giant red rock lobster sculpture is made in the town. It makes for an instagram worthy attraction as tourists are allowed to climb on the sculpture to take pictures.
Illegal Tender Rum Co
Illegal Tender Rum Co is one of the gem north of Perth. They are a boutique distillery that has won multiple international awards. Why go for import brands when you can partake of quality rum brewed by local WA people? A full informative tour of the factory is provide and free samplings are provided upon visit.