Belleview Shell Collection

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Rare and spectacular!

For more than 40 years, this private collections has been drawing visitors to marvel at some 30,000 shells and other specimens. Shell collecting has been a passion for Peter Ignoti since he was a child, and he and wife Kath maintain contact with enthusiasts around the world. Part of the collection has been presented to create a visually beautiful experience for visitors, and part has been arranged according to family groups, accompanied by latin names. This is the other 'Margaret River classic'!

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Address:

10291 Bussell Highway
Witchcliffe WA 6286
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9757 6342

Opening Hours

Open Saturdays and Sundays, and every day during school and public holidays. Confirm opening times during Winter.

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