Guilderton through to Gingin is a charming stretch of countryside. Guilderton is located 95 kilometres north of Perth, and Gingin is located 85 kilometres north of Perth.
The area is situated within easy driving distance from Perth and is home to rolling farmlands, idyllic coast and fresh seasonal produce.
Local produce famous to the area includes olives, beef, citrus fruits, lobster, honey and locally produced wine.
Gingin was proclaimed a town in 1883 and is located an hour from Perth. It is a picturesque township with many sites of historical interest including:
- St Luke's Church.
- Gingin Post Office.
- The Granville building.
- Philbey's cottage.
- The Cheriton Arch.
- The Jim Gordon VC Trail.
- The Pioneer Pavilion on Weld Street houses historical information.
The town is also home to the Gravity Discovery Centre which works to integrate art, science and technology while providing a cross-cultural understanding of cosmology, with theories that range from the Aboriginal Dreamtime to the Big Bang.
Guilderton is the place where Moore River meets the Indian Ocean, creating a picturesque coastal setting. It’s a great place to fish for bream, tailor and herring and to experience the area’s flora and fauna.
Guilderton was named after a Dutch wreck, the Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon), which was wrecked off the coast in 1656. The ship was reputed to have been carrying a large number of Dutch guilders. The name ‘Guilderton’ did not come into general usage for the town until the 1960s. The town is also known as Moore River.
It boasts a beautiful coastline, pristine river, and a traditional lighthouse and is a great place to experience fantastic sunsets.
Location: Guilderton is located 94 kilometres north of Perth and Gingin is located 84 kilometres north east of Perth. The distance between the two towns is 46 kilometres.
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