Geraldton is a coastal city in the Mid West region of Western Australia, located approximately 424 kilometres north of Perth. The city sits on the Indian Ocean and serves as a seaside destination accessible via the Indian Ocean Drive, roughly four hours' travel from the state capital. Geraldton's Indigenous name is Jambinu.
The city and its surrounding region feature notable natural attractions including white sand beaches and the nearby Hutt Lagoon, known as Pink Lake due to the algae that colours its waters. The area also contains the Pinnacles Desert, a formation of limestone monuments in sand dunes. Geraldton has historical significance as the site of the Batavia shipwreck and subsequent mutiny, an event documented in the Museum of Geraldton alongside regional Indigenous history. The city also hosts the HMAS Sydney II Memorial.
Geraldton functions as a regional hub with attractions including the Geraldton Visitor Centre, galleries, and street art in the city centre. The local economy features fresh Western Australian rock lobster (crayfish), available daily at the port and featured in local restaurants. The city offers scenic flights to nearby shipwreck islands, extensive bike paths along the beaches, and hosts the Geraldton Platforms Market on Sundays for local food and products. Nearby Aboriginal culture trails are available for visitors exploring the region.