Description:
Dongara- Port Denison is a crayfishing town of 3000 residents in the Mid West region of Western Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Irwin and it is located 360 kilometers north of Perth on the Indian Ocean coast. It is situated near the mouth of the Irwin River. Dongara- Port Denison is a 3.75 hour drive north of Perth.

Jurisdictions::
Mid West Development Commission, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation, Shire of Irwin

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photo ID#: 3550331 - The main Street in Dongara. Moreton Terrace is lined with magnificent heritage listed Moreton Bay Fig Trees on either side of the Street.


photo ID#: 3542838 - This is the recreational jetty in the Marina in Port Denison, the marina also contains a professional fishermen’s jetty as well. The foreshore is all grassed with BBQ areas, playgrounds and little huts for sitting in as well as parking areas.


photo ID#: 3542839 - Old Jetty Ruins in the Port Denison Marina. These ruins are a popular place for photographers.


photo ID#: 3550328 - A 1912 heritage building located in the main street. It was originally used as a shop and storehouse. Most recently it was run as a restaurant but is now vacant.


photo ID#: 3550329 - A 1912 heritage building located in the main street. It was originally used as a shop and storehouse. Most recently it was run as a restaurant but is now vacant.


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photo ID#: 3550332 - Heritage listed building, built in 1870 – 1871 as a Post Office. The building is currently owned by the Shire of Irwin and is used as a library and tourist information centre, and licensing centre.


photo ID#: 3550334 - The Uniting Church is a heritage listed building, opened in December 1884 and still used as a church currently.


photo ID#: 3550333 - The Uniting Church is a heritage listed building, opened in December 1884 and still used as a church currently.


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photo ID#: 3550336 - Location Site Description/ Condition The original Police Station, courthouse, gaol and police quarters, built in 1870. It now houses the Irwin District Historical Society and Museum, which is run by expert volunteers and will guide visitors through the numerous displays. The building is still used as a court once a month.


photo ID#: 3550321 - This heritage cottage was built by Titus Russ in 1868. It is a fine example of a rural worker’s home of over 120 years ago. The kitchen floor is made from crushed anthill, packed down to make a hard surface. Russ cottage has been restored by the Irwin Historical Society and furnished as a 1870s yeoman’s cottage.


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photo ID#: 3550317 - This heritage cottage was built by Titus Russ in 1868. It is a fine example of a rural worker’s home of over 120 years ago. The kitchen floor is made from crushed anthill, packed down to make a hard surface. Russ cottage has been restored by the Irwin Historical Society and furnished as a 1870s yeoman’s cottage.


photo ID#: 3542840 - Dongara Denison Drive In dates back to the 1960’s and it still running. New release movies are shown every year during the Spring & Summer months. The Drive Ins are a popular attraction for tourists and locals.


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photo ID#: 3550323 - Situated on the banks of the Irwin River, the Priory Hotel, built in 1881, is steeped in colonial history. The two-story stone buildings have housed a myriad of fascinating activity over the last century, from an original colonial inn built in 1881, to becoming the St Dominic's Priory and an exclusive girl's school in 1902. After being restored, it now operates once again as an inn.


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photo ID#: 3540686 - The Priory Lodge is one of the most known heritage listed buildings in the area. This beautiful building is situated across from the banks of the Irwin River. It was built as a hotel in 1881, purchased by the Dominican sisters in 1902 and repurposed into a convent and school , and has now been restored and had its historic inn licence reinstated.


photo ID#: 3540687 - The Priory Lodge is one of the most known heritage listed buildings in the area. This beautiful building is situated across from the banks of the Irwin River. It was built as a hotel in 1881, purchased by the Dominican sisters in 1902 and repurposed into a convent and school , and has now been restored and had its historic inn licence reinstated.


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photo ID#: 3542842 - Expansive white sand dunes that are accessible via Kailis Drive. 5 minutes south of Port Denison. The location could be used for sandboarding, exercise, or white sandy desert look.


photo ID#: 3542843 - Expansive white sand dunes that are accessible via Kailis Drive. 5 minutes south of Port Denison. The location could be used for sandboarding, exercise, or white sandy desert look.


photo ID#: 3542833 - This is a walk trail along the Irwin River in Port Denison. Access by foot only. There is water in the Irwin River all year round


photo ID#: 3550320 - Lookout & hut overlooking the Irwin River, Estuary, Marina and Indian Ocean. This lookout is the start of the Irwin River walk trail.


photo ID#: 3550326 - Located at Cliffhead, roughly 30 minutes south of Port Denison. Cliffhead is a free camping spot in the Shire of Irwin, recently part of the Coastal Node project which provided the spot with many upgrades such as a firepit and toilets. Cliffhead is right on a beach.


photo ID#: 3550325 - Located at Cliffhead, roughly 30 minutes south of Port Denison. Cliffhead is a free camping spot in the Shire of Irwin, recently part of the Coastal Node project which provided the spot with many upgrades such as a firepit and toilets. Cliffhead is right on a beach.


photo ID#: 3542841 - View over the Irwin Estuary, Marina and Indian Ocean. Parking available down bottom of stairs, access to top of lookout by foot only.


photo ID#: 3542844 - View of the Irwin River Estuary which is home to pelicans and a range of other different species of birds. The rivermouth flows into the Indian Ocean. It also has a boardwalk that runs parallel to the estuary and leads to the Nun’s Pool beach.


photo ID#: 3550316 - Location Site Description/ Condition Picturesque 18 holes of grass greens and fully reticulated fairways in the heart of Port Denison. The golf course has views of the twin town site of Dongara and Port Denison, and views of the Indian Ocean.


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photo ID#: 3550322 - This is the recreational jetty in the Marina in Port Denison, the marina also contains a professional fishermens jetty as well. The foreshore is all grassed with BBQ areas, playgrounds and little huts for sitting in as well as parking areas.


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photo ID#: 3550337 - View from the Church Street Lookout in Dongara overlooking the Irwin Estuary and the Indian Ocean.


photo ID#: 3550330 - This is Seaspray Beach, there is also a Caravan Park and Café onsite, with plenty of parking. It is ideal spot for fishing