Dongara

Dongara, along with it's twin town of Port Denison, features quite prominently in the early colonisation and development of Western Australia. First surveyed in 1852, Dongara was originally established to service the needs of the surrounding community of pioneer settlers. A few years later, the jetty at Port Denison was built to handle the increase of shipping traffic, moving cargo and produce to and from the area.

There is a pleasant heritage walk trail of about 1.5 km through the tree-lined streets and majestic old buildings. Guides can be obtained from the Dongara - Port Denison Tourist Information Centre. The old mill.

Three of the old buildings to visit are the Priory Lodge on St. Dominic's Road, the old Police Station, now used as the tourist information centre and Russ Cottage adjacent to the Irwin River Bridge.

Port Denison beach These days Dongara and Port Denison are best known for their thriving crayfishing industry and the developing interest in the area shown by caravanners and holiday makers who enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, the sparkling blue water at South Beach and the Harbour Beach next to the Port Denison Marina and its close proximity to the magnificent wildflower region of the Mid-West.

Other sites to visit for information about this area are the

Chamber of Commerce.

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Home Page Contact Us Travel Tips Map of WA Links Sea Rescue Disclaimer Dongara Accommodation Tour Operators Other Services	Dongara, along with it's twin town of Port Denison, features quite prominently in the early colonisation and development of Western Australia. First surveyed in 1852, Dongara was originally established to service the needs of the surrounding community of pioneer settlers. A few years later, the jetty at Port Denison was built to handle the increase of shipping traffic, moving cargo and produce to and from the area. There is a pleasant heritage walk trail of about 1.5 km through the tree-lined streets and majestic old buildings. Guides can be obtained from the Dongara - Port Denison Tourist Information Centre. Three of the old buildings to visit are the Priory Lodge on St. Dominic's Road, the old Police Station, now used as the tourist information centre and Russ Cottage adjacent to the Irwin River Bridge. These days Dongara and Port Denison are best known for their thriving crayfishing industry and the developing interest in the area shown by caravanners and holiday makers who enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, the sparkling blue water at South Beach and the Harbour Beach next to the Port Denison Marina and its close proximity to the magnificent wildflower region of the Mid-West. Other sites to visit for information about this area are the Chamber of Commerce.