Geraldton's magnificent climate is the perfect encouragement to take to the great outdoors. Here is a place where the sun always shines. In fact the local Weather Bureau records half of all Geraldton days as clear skies and only a mere 80 days a year as cloudy! Winter temperatures are typically two degrees warmer than Perth, while summer averages are capped in the low 30's. And autumn and spring, well, they're simply too good to miss. It all sets the perfect scene to hit the water - and how! Geraldton is the wind surfing capital of the world. Even if you don't do it, it's spectacular to watch! Excellent facilities exist for boating with numerous launch ramps, quality pens and yacht club. Safe beaches provide a fun aquatic playground for all the family. Or for those who seek the swell, surfing spots abound. And Fishing! How big would you like it? Norwest snapper, dhufish and of course your own crays are just waiting off shore. Crayfish for breakfast, lunch or tea anyone! The excitement continues underwater with some of the country's most sought after diving locations. The Abrolhos Islands, just 55km off the Geraldton coast supports a delightful array of playful sea lions, stunning fish and corals in all the colours of the rainbow. This experience is made accessible with a wide range of boating and air charter services available locally. When you're travelling less than 15 minutes to work everyday, there's just that more time to enjoy it all! But recreation in Geraldton doesn't end at the waters edge. All forms of amateur sport are catered for, whether in weekly competition or just the occasional foray onto the local golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts or gymnasiums. The sports lover in Geraldton can perform on a world class hockey surface, in an Olympic swimming pool, at quality ovals covered in lush green grass, on bowling greens rolled to perfection and on superior grade netball and basketball courts. For the elite, the Geraldton National Football League has an enviable reputation for producing future AFL stars and the Geraldton Buccaneers make an exciting impact in the State Basketball League. You can soar above it all with the Geraldton Aero Club or obtain your own pilot's licence. But perhaps you'd prefer just to take it easy. Enjoy balmy afternoons in the Chapman Valley, drinking local wine and eating local produce or try the same in any number of alfresco cafe's or simply the local park. Take in another glorious sun set before you embark on a night's entertainment. Start with drinks in any one of the many local hotels. Hungry? Thai, Chinese, Italian or more of that delicious lobster perhaps. Which restaurant will you choose? Then, take in a movie, visiting band or performance, or maybe clubbing is more your scene. Night or day. Winter, autumn, summer or spring. It is the right time to live in Geraldton.