Dongara Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Dongara
Lying 351 km (210 miles) north of Perth, their main interest to travellers is as an overnight stop on the Brand Highway north towards Carnarvon, Exmouth and Broome. Sir David Brand (1912-1979) who gave his name to that highway was born in Dongara, and had four spells as Premier of Western Australia. "Dongara" derives from the Wattandee Aboriginal name "Thung-arra" for the river estuary, meaning "sea-lion place". The area became settled by European cattle farmers in the mid-19th century, and in 1890 it was connected by rail to Perth. Today the main industries are tourism, lobster and crayfishing, and support for the Dongara Gas Field. Port Denison is named for Sir William Denison (1804-71). From 1856 he was Governor General of most of Australia, until 1861 when he was posted to India.
Top Attractions in Dongara
Explore the best things to see and do in Dongara:
- ★Irwin District Museum
Where to Stay in Dongara
- 🏨Breeze Inn
- 🏨Dongara Denison Holiday Park
- 🏨Dongara Hotel Motel
- 🏨Dongara Tourist Park
- 🏨Old Mill Motel
- 🏨Port Denison Holiday Units
Dongara Travel Guide Sections
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