The development of communication has made the world a small place. India as a country has been a quintessential part of of this globalisation trends. Thousands of Indian travel to the different corners of the globe these days. Australia is considered as one of the most enticing tourist destinations for Indians. Australia for Indians is an amazing tourist spot where they can have an amazing travel experience or shop till they drop. But your Australia Travel would be not complete if you don't visit Northampton. Travel to Northampton should form a quintessential part of your tour to Australia. If you are keen on a tour to Australia then you cant afford to miss the opportunity to travel to Northampton.
Northampton in an charming little town on the edge of the wheat belt of Australia which is growing increasingly popular among the tourists visiting Australia. The location of Northampton is also unique for it is located 52 km north of Geraldton and 474 km north of Perth via the Brand Highway. If you travel to Northampton you can enjoy the quaint old world charm of a small and attractive town in undulating country perched on the edge of the wheat belt.
If you travel to Northampton, the charming history of Northampton would also fascinate you. Northampton was first settled in the late840s after Lieutenant George Grey had traveled through the area on his retreat from North-west Cape. However further explorations of that area followed in the year 1842 which led to the discovery of lead ore and copper which were subsequently mined at the Geraldine and Gwalla Mines respectively. There are a host of tourist attractions in Northampton which you might want to visit when you travel to Northampton. The first and foremost among all these tourist attractions is the Chiverton House which was built by Captain Samuel Mitchell, the manager of the Geraldine Mine, between 1867-1874. According to historical sources it the building was built with the back breaking labor of the convicts. The Chiverton House later housed the local branch of the Western Australian Bank and today it is the town's museum with a huge array of artifacts which hark back to the hoary old days of history. Last but not the least is the Church of St Mary in Ara Coeli which is another must visit place if you plan to travel to Northampton. Northampton is famed for its Church of St Mary in Ara Coeli which was built by the famous Western Australian architect-priest Monsignor John Hawes. Travel to Northampton and have a amazing time there.