Parishes » Kalbarri
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The Revd Des Burgess (wife Carol) ministers to the Anglican community of Kalbarri from 15th May 2010. P.O. Box 110, Kalbarri is located 589kms north of Perth in the Midwest Region. Kalbarri is one of the fastest growing holiday towns in WA and for obvious reasons. The warm climate is suitable all year round for outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing and enjoying barbeques. Fishing from the beach or from boats is first class and the towns main activity, along with tourism is the rock lobster industry. Abundant and beautiful flora is just another attraction near the restful resort. The history of Kalbarri is fascinating, though violent, as its treacherous coastline has resulted in many shipwrecks. Australia's first white settlers arrived here in 1629 though probably with some degree of reluctance. Commodore Pelsaert marooned two conspirators here for their activity in the terrible 'Batavia' mutiny. The Parish Church is St Mark's (built 1992) and is located in Porter Street Kalbarri. The church is built from a design by architect Iris Rossen of Perth. The design is to suit North West conditions and is split into two internal sections separated by glass panels that allow half to be used as a function area, or an extension of the chapel area. |