Dongara - Port Denison

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Dongara - Port Denison - The main Street in Dongara. Moreton Terrace is lined with magnificent heritage listed Moreton Bay Fig Trees on either side of the Street. (26/01/2016 - Credits: Levi Allan)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (4/09/2017 - Credits: Christine Wheeler)

Dongara - Port Denison - Old Jetty Ruins in the Port Denison Marina. These ruins are a popular place for photographers. (30/08/2017 - Credits: Christine Wheeler)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (29/11/2017 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (29/11/2017 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (1/01/2017 - Credits: Tourism Western Australia)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (5/11/2015 - Credits: Richard Rossiter)

Dongara - Port Denison - The Uniting Church is a heritage listed building, opened in December 1884 and still used as a church currently. (4/11/2013 - Credits: Richard Rossiter)

Dongara - Port Denison - The Uniting Church is a heritage listed building, opened in December 1884 and still used as a church currently. (4/11/2013 - Credits: Richard Rossiter)

Dongara - Port Denison (1/01/2017 - Credits: Tourism Western Australia)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (17/12/2012 - Credits: Tourism WA)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (28/08/2017 - Credits: Tourism WA)

Dongara - Port Denison (1/01/2017 - Credits: Tourism Western Australia)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (28/08/2017 - Credits: Sarah Henderson)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (4/09/2017 - Credits: Christine Wheeler)

Dongara - Port Denison (2/02/2023 - Credits: Southpoint Productions)

Dongara - Port Denison (2/02/2023 - Credits: Southpoint Productions)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (17/12/2012 - Credits: Tourism WA)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (29/11/2017 - Credits: Chris Veerihus)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (29/11/2017 - Credits: Chris Veerihus)

Dongara - Port Denison (29/11/2017 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (1/01/2017 - Credits: Tourism Western Australia)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (8/10/2015 - Credits: Paul Pichugun)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (8/10/2015 - Credits: Paul Pichugun)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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 (4/09/2017 - Credits: Christine Wheeler)

Dongara - Port Denison - Lookout & hut overlooking the Irwin River, Estuary, Marina and Indian Ocean. This lookout is the start of the Irwin River walk trail. (28/08/2017 - Credits: Sarah Henderson)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (29/08/2017 - Credits: Sarah Henderson)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (29/08/2017 - Credits: Sarah Henderson)

Dongara - Port Denison - View over the Irwin Estuary, Marina and Indian Ocean. Parking available down bottom of stairs, access to top of lookout by foot only. (20/01/2016 - Credits: Christine Wheeler)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (28/11/2013 - Credits: Richard Rossiter)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (5/11/2013 - Credits: Richard Rossiter)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (29/09/2016)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (29/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison - 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. (9/10/2014 - Credits: Tourism WA)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison (28/09/2016 - Credits: Chris Veerhuis)

Dongara - Port Denison - View from the Church Street Lookout in Dongara overlooking the Irwin Estuary and the Indian Ocean. (9/10/2014 - Credits: Tourism WA)

Dongara - Port Denison - This is Seaspray Beach, there is also a Caravan Park and Café onsite, with plenty of parking. It is ideal spot for fishing (16/12/2016 - Credits: Christine Wheeler)