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The Greenough River which travels for 250kms through the area, flows to form Ellendale Pool is lined with wattle and eucalyptus trees. Reed beds clutter the shallow waters. The area is a haven for waterbirds such as the Musk Duck and Dartner.
Updated Feb 18, 2008
Address: Ellendale Pool, Nangetty-Walkaway Road, Walkaway
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Up on the terraces of the cliffs there have been sightings of Peregrine Falcons nesting. These are a protected and endangered species. They are known for being able to reach speeds of up to 300kms ph when hunting.
Updated Feb 18, 2008
Address: Ellendale Pool, Nangetty-Walkaway Road, Walkaway
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The pool are is popular with campers and picnickers. There are barbeques, toilets and a beach style shower, play equipment and picnic tables. They don’t allow camping any longer than 7 days at a time.
Updated Feb 18, 2008
Address: Ellendale Pool, Nangetty-Walkaway Road, Walkaway
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This natural freshwater pool is created by the Greenough River and topped up by underground springs. It was an significant site for the Aboriginals who used to live there prior to the Europeans arrival.
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Ellendale Pool, Nangetty-Walkaway Road, Walkaway
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Driving down the road which is signposted to Ellendale pool and knowing there is are cliffs overshadowing this pool, it seems impossible that the location is anywhere close. Then all of a sudden out of nowhere you see it with the mid afternoon sun bringing out the depth of colour in the rock. Later in the day the colours are reported to be even more prominent.
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Ellendale Pool, Nangetty-Walkaway Road, Walkaway
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About 20kms from Walkaway is Ellendale Pool. The pool and surrounding area was originally claimed in 1890 by Major Logue and on this he produced fruits, cereals and wine. He named the property after his wife Ellen.
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Nangetty-Walkaway Road, Walkaway
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Inside the huge turbines are computers which monitor the direction and speed of the wind. When winds reach above 14km per hour, electricity production begins and continues until around 36 km per hour which is their maximum capacity. The rotating of the blades is constant even with stronger winds and will only operate at 14.4 revolutions per minute.
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Alinta Wind Farm, Nangetty Walkaway Rd
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The wind farm has 54 wind turbines and are said to be the largest in the world. The towers soar 78 metres high with blades measuring 41 metres and weighing 7.5 tonnes each. During the cooler months the wind speeds are around 20-25 km per hour and increase during the hotter months with strong easterly and sea breezes.
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Alinta Wind Farm, Nangetty Walkaway Rd
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This is a wind powered station in open farm country in Walkaway. The farm was established here in 2005 because this region is reported to be one of the windiest areas in Australia. Alinta is one of the major energy companies in Australia and the farm is part of the company’s goal to provide cheaper and cleaner electricity.
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Nangetty Walkway Road, Walkaway,
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Down Padbury Road there is an old stone hall which was built in 1902 by volunteer labour. For many years it was the centre of the towns social events such as concerts and dances, flower shows and card evenings. A Catholic mass was also held there every week. Local committees in the area also used the hall for their meetings.
A porch was added in 1920 to commemorate those locals killed in WWI and the end of that war. It is not open to the public
Written Jan 26, 2008
Address: Padbury Road, Walkaway
Walkaway is a very small town just east of Greenough and about a 25 mins from Geraldton. The town is part of the Heritage Trail and only has a school, tavern, church, railway station, hall, general......
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