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Kalbarri WA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kalbarri<\/strong> in WA is a coastal town in the Mid West region located 592 km north of Perth. The town is found at the mouth of the Murchison River and has an elevation of 6 metres (20 ft). It is connected by public transport to Perth via Transwa<\/a> coach services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nestled at the mouth of the Murchison River, Kalbarri boasts an ideal climate. Fishing, swimming and many coastal activities can be enjoyed all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add to that the amazing wildflower & Humpback Whale season and you have the perfect destination for your next holiday. From the rugged inland gorges to the dramatic coastal cliffs, sensational beaches to the tranquil Murchison River, Kalbarri is unique and has something to offer everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town of Kalbarri is situated where the Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean. It’s surrounded by the soaring inland and coastal gorges of Kalbarri National Park<\/a>, and protected swimming bays. There are also superb walking trails, and over 1000 species of wildflowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the south, the seaside towns of Port Gregory<\/a> and Horrocks<\/a> offer laid-back beach getaways. They also have great swimming, fishing, surfing and windsurfing. Don’t forget to stop at Port Gregory’s iconic Pink Lake<\/a> (Hutt Lagoon) on your travels! Inland of Horrocks is Northampton<\/a>, one of the oldest settlements in Western Australia. There you can experience Indigenous art<\/a>, see heritage buildings and learn about the area\u2019s fascinating history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Kalbarri WA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kalbarri was named after an Aboriginal man from the Nanda tribe and is also the name of an edible seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first European people to visit the area were the crew of the trading ship Batavia<\/a>, belonging to the Dutch East India Company<\/a>. The ship who put two mutinous crew members ashore near Bluff Point just south of the town. The cliffs near the river mouth were named after another trading ship, the Zuytdorp<\/a><\/em>, that was wrecked there in 1712.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The area became a popular fishing and tourist spot in the 1940s. By 1948 the state government declared a townsite. Lots were soon surveyed and the town was gazetted in 1951.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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