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  Gascoyne region of Western Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gascoyne region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia.
It is located in the north west of Western Australia, and consists of the local government areas of Carnarvon, Exmouth, Shark Bay and Upper Gascoyne.
Pastoralism is an important industry, and represents the region's main land use: 84% of the Gascoyne's land area is covered by pastoral leases.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gascoyne_region_of_Western_Australia   (379 words)

  
 WESTERN AUSTRALIA - LoveToKnow Article on WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Western Australia differs from the country to the east in having no extensive ranges to collect vapour, while the trade winds blow off the dry land instead of from the ocean; for these two reasons the climate is very dry.
Western Australia is the most sparsely populated of all the states; only the coastal fringe and the gold-fields show any evidences of settlement, and if the area were divided amongst the population there would be but ten persons to 52 sq.
Western Australia has very extensive forests of timber, and it has been estimated that the forest surfaces cover more than 20 million acres, of which 8 million acres are jarrah; 1,200,000 acres, karri; 200,000 acres, tuart; 7 million acres, wandoo; and 4 million acres, York gum, yate, sandalwood and jam.
64.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WE/WESTERN_AUSTRALIA.htm   (8072 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Australia
Australia, island continent located southeast of Asia and forming, with the nearby island of Tasmania, the Commonwealth of Australia, a self-governing member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The external dependencies of Australia are the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, the Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island, the Territory of Cocos Islands (also called the Keeling Islands), the Coral Sea Islands Territory, the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands, and Norfolk Island.
Australia developed as a group of British colonies during the 19th century, and in 1901 the colonies federated to form a unified independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
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 Department of Local Government and Regional Development - Statistical Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The region's population is centred in the key settlements of Carnarvon, Exmouth, Coral Bay, Denham and Gascoyne Junction.
The Goldfields-Esperance region is one of contrasts with mining in the north and agriculture and fishing in the south.
The region is comprised of the City of Mandurah and the Shires of Boddington, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Waroona and covers an area of approximately 5,500 square kilometres.
www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au /statisticInfo/regionMaps.asp   (1421 words)

  
 Gascoyne Aquaculture Development Plan, Department of Fisheries, Western Australia, Fish for the Future
The Gascoyne is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn, in the north west of Western Australia.
The region is fringed by the Geraldton Mid West to the south and east, the Pilbara to the north and the Indian Ocean to the west.
Several zones in the region have been identified to provide a means of identifying and describing the suitability of specific areas to aquaculture development.
www.fish.wa.gov.au /aqua/broc/devplan/gassum.html   (2379 words)

  
 Barmah Forest Virus
After this, small clusters of human cases were diagnosed in the arid northern and central regions of Western Australia in 1992, and the first substantial outbreak of human disease due to infection with BF virus (BF virus disease) occurred in the southwestern region of the state during the spring and summer (September-March) of 1993-94 (2).
Epidemiology of Murray Valley encephalitis and Kunjin viruses in Western Australia, 1980-89.
Ross River virus isolations from mosquitoes in arid regions of Western Australia: implication of vertical transmission as a means of persistence of the virus.
www.cdc.gov /ncidod/eid/vol1no1/lindsay.htm   (2697 words)

  
 Australia Hotels Australia Accommodation Mainstay Hotels & Apartments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Esperance region is instead characterised by spectacular coastal scenery; and abundance of wildlife including seals, dolphins, whales, emus and sea eagles; pristine beaches; hundreds of islands and extensive national parks.
Known to many as the 'wildflower region', this area is home to one of the world's finest collections of flowering plants.
Shark Bay and Carnarvon are located in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia - commonly referred to as the 'outback coast' - where the deep red soil meets the brilliant blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
www.mainstayhotels.com /australia/about-WA   (571 words)

  
 Bush Brokers ...the place to buy bush online
The region encompasses an area of 421,451 square kilometres (one-sixth of the State's total land area) and is bordered by the Great Sandy Desert in the south and the Northern Territory in the east.
The Wheatbelt region of Western Australia consists of 44 municipalities and covers 154,862 square kilometres; extending from the Indian Ocean in the north west to the western edge of the Goldfields, to the Darling Scarp.
South Australia to the east, the wheatbelt to the west, Great Victoria Desert in the north and the south coast are the generic boundaries of the Region.
www.bushbrokers.com.au /frame.asp?page=buyer_browse   (1309 words)

  
 East Ashburton -- Projects -- NGM Resources Limited -- North Gascoyne Mining -- Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The East Ashburton Project is located approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Paraburdoo in the Ashburton region of Western Australia.
Competition for tenements with Carlin-model elements is keen and several explorers in the region have pledged total exploration expenditure in excess of $10 million.
Regional mapping and geophysical data suggest that the rock sequences (Wyloo Group) and structural elements (folding and faulting) are similar to that seen in the Mt Olympus-Amphitheatre area.
www.ngmresources.com.au /ashburton.htm   (456 words)

  
 Online WA - A to Z Finder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Gascoyne Murchison Strategy The Gascoyne-Murchison Strategy was established in response to economic and environment problems in the region, and provides support and assistance for research and development, environmental management, business development grants, and more.
Gascoyne Region — Geography, Landscape & Climate The Gascoyne region extends from Shark Bay in the south, to the tip of the Exmouth peninsula in the north & east to Gascoyne Junction.
Geography — Gascoyne Region The Gascoyne region extends from Shark Bay in the south, to the tip of the Exmouth peninsula in the north & east to Gascoyne Junction.
www.onlinewa.com.au /text/atoz/G.html   (6458 words)

  
 Egerton -- Projects -- NGM Resources Limited -- North Gascoyne Mining -- Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Egerton Project is located approximately 235 kilometres north-northwest of Meekatharra in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
Initial exploration drilling of regional prospects was completed with seven holes for 379 metres at the Western Deeps prospect and 11 holes for 511 metres at the Mako prospect.
Western Deeps presents a similar target to Hibernian and is located less than 400 metres west of the new Hibernian West extension
ngmresources.com.au /egerton.htm   (1361 words)

  
 Australia
Australia grew as a group of British colonies during the 19th century, and in 1901 the colonies federated to form a unified independent nation.
This mountainous region averages approximately 1200 m (approximately 4000 ft) in height and stretches along the eastern coast from Cape York in the north to Victoria in the southeast.
The climate of Australia varies greatly from region to region, but the continent is not generally subject to marked extremes of weather.
www.ovayonda.net /lodging/country/au.html   (2045 words)

  
 CUCRH - Student Placement Sites - Geraldton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Mid West region of Western Australia is known to many as the ‘wildflower region' and is famous for its laid-back lifestyle, open spaces, clear blue skies, vast sheep and cattle stations, outback pastoral and goldmining towns.
Geraldton is 424km North of Perth, Western Australia ( 4½ hours north of Perth by road or 55 minutes by plane).
Matthew Tonts and Chris Lockhart, together with six 3rd and 4th year students from the Department of Geography at the University of Western Australia, spent a week in the Murchison Region (primarily in the towns of Meekatharra, Cue and Mount Magnet).
www.cucrh.uwa.edu.au /country/midwest.asp   (1772 words)

  
 Go Koala Hotel Pass Directory :: Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Western Australia is made up of eleven regions - each one offering a distinct range of travel experiences and attractions.
To appreciate the real Western Australia, we suggest you explore each of these regions at your leisure.
In this region (subject to seasonal rains), you can immerse yourself in, and wander through spectacular fields of flowers.
www.gokoalahotels.com /koala/about_wa   (555 words)

  
 Accommodation in the Outback Coast - Gascoyne region : Western Australia : Australia. Australia : Western Australia : ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Outback Coast is the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia, a rare and beautiful world of scenery, experiences, adventure and enjoyment.
Australia's greatest wartime disaster, the sinking of the HMAS Sydney, occurred off this coast and it was from here that Australia received it's first satellite television programme and participated in the Space Race.
The Gascoyne Region is situated centrally on the Western Australian coast in the Tropic of Capricorn and is within easy access of Perth.
www.travelaustralia.com.au /wa/outback_coast-1.html   (403 words)

  
 Overseas Trained Doctors in WA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Perth is Western Australia's capital city, which sits beside the widest stretch of the meandering Swan River.
The Goldfields South East Region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and is the largest region in WA.
For further information about the region, refer to the Department of Health's Pilbara and Gascoyne Region and the relevant Regional Development Commission and Local Councils within the area.
www.overseasdoctors.health.wa.gov.au /livingwa/regions.cfm   (775 words)

  
 Carnarvon, Western Australia : Your Window to Western Australia™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
A bustling, tropical town which is the hub of the Gascoyne Region.
Carnarvon is located on the coast, in northern area of the Coral Coast region of Western Australia.
The economic nature of the town changed from the 1930's as it was discovered that the Gascoyne River was a great area for supporting crops such as avocados, coconuts, dates, mangoes, pawpaws, pineapples, melons and especially bananas.
www.west-oz.com /Regions/Gascoyne/Carnarvon/carnarvon.asp   (639 words)

  
 outback coast - western australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Mid West region of Western Australia is a region of great contrasts, covering 500,000 square kilometres.
Geraldton, 500km north of Perth, is the port and administrative centre for the mid-west region.
The viewing ports are inside the boat and the overcast day acts as a light diffuser and eliminates shadows under the boat so the shipwreck tour is just as good on an overcast day as it is on a bright sunny day.
www.outbackcoast.com.au /attractions.htm   (503 words)

  
 The Gascoyne region of Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Gascoyne region is one of the world's most untouched natural environments.
The Gascoyne region covers an area of 144,000 square kilometres including 600km of coastline.
The Ningaloo reef is located in the north of the Gascoyne region and stretches from Coral Bay to Exmouth.
www.tropicair.com.au /Gascoyne/region.html   (327 words)

  
 North West Coast
The Gascoyne region of Western Australia is commonly referred to as the 'outback coast' - where the deep red soil meets the brilliant blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
It is in the Gascoyne that you have the opportunity to live like a true Australian stockman - you can shear sheep and live in the shearers' quarters of one of the many working outback stations.
Mother Nature was particularly kind to the Gascoyne region, so much so, it is teeming with natural phenomena such as the Monkey Mia dolphins, dugongs, whale sharks and the world's longest fringing reef – the Ningaloo Reef.
www.nttourism.com.au /page/north_west_coast.html   (518 words)

  
 MWDC - Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways
The Gascoyne Murchison Outback Pathways Project aims to provide an overall strategic marketing strategy to promote tourism in the outback region of the Gascoyne Murchison area.
The pathways will link regional centres and tourism product and provide regional centres with the opportunity to develop their local tourist attractions encouraging visitors to extend their stay in the region.
The pathways in the Gascoyne Region were opened on the banks of the Gascoyne River followed by morning tea.
www.mwdc.wa.gov.au /?documentid=54   (606 words)

  
 Gascoyne Accommodation, WA Australia
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www.gascoyne.vacancy4u.com.au   (478 words)

  
 Gascoyne-Murchison strategy nears end » ABC Kimberley » Local News
Western Australia's $50 million Gascoyne-Murchison strategy will wind up at the end of the month, after five years rebuilding the region's pastoral industry.
Western Australian Agriculture Minister Kim Chance says the program was developed to revive the area's pastoral industry.
He says on a recent trip through the region he discovered the strategy had helped the area recover from what looked like a grim future a decade ago.
www.abc.net.au /kimberley/news/200409/s1206188.htm   (176 words)

  
 Accom.Com.Au - The Gascoyne Region
Nestled in between Dirk Hartog Island, two peninsulas, and the western most tip of the Australian mainland, the unique environment of the Shark Bay area is one of W.A.'s most loved and revered holiday destinations.
Scores of visitors pour into the region each year not only for the opportunity to play with the friendly dolphins of Monkey Mia, but to simply enjoy the bay's spectacular beaches and pristine wilderness.
The town's centre is scenically placed at the estuary of the Gascoyne River, and overlooks Whitlock and Babbage Islands.
australia.accom.com.au /wa/gascoyne   (1151 words)

  
 Unique Land Preserved for Western Australia's Future Media Release 4 September 2001
This latest purchase is filling the gaps in Western Australia - in the past four years we have seen conservation areas in the Gascoyne Murchison region under this initiative more than treble," Senator Hill said.
"The aim of the Gascoyne Murchison Rangelands Strategy is to address the environmental, economic and social needs of this pastoral rangelands region," she said.
Now, the total area of land managed for the conservation of biodiversity within the GMS region is about 3.8 million hectares or about 6.6 per cent.
www.deh.gov.au /minister/env/2001/mr04sep01.html   (708 words)

  
 Western Australia Australia Australasia Accommodation Hotels Travel Search Engine And Tourism Directory
Australia Travel Channel introduction to key tourism attractions and activities, visitor information with photos and maps.
Camper Trailer and Camping Equipment Hire in Perth Western Australia - Hire `Em Holiday is a family owned and operated business that specialises in Camping Hire and will make every endeavor to ensure that you have an enjoyable camping holiday.
Wheel Chair Tours Australia runs a number of tours around Western Australia specialising in tours for people with special needs.
findtravelto.com /australasia_australia_western_australia.html   (356 words)

  
 Carnarvon Australia Western Australia - Tours and Places to See
View the Gascoyne River mouth, mangrove and marine life, migrating birds and jetty activity.
Pelican Point Beach was originally the southern mouth of the Gascoyne River and is now a popular fishing, windsurfing and swimming spot.
The OTC Dish Base on Brown's Range, Carnarvon was the site of Australia's first earth station for satelite tracking and communications, and one of just eight in the world.
www.ningaloo.com /carnarvon/tours.html   (1393 words)

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