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Local Attractions

Carnarvon is your year round holiday destination. Step out of your car, plane or bus and slip into the relaxed atmosphere of our friendly coastal community immediately relaxed and ready to enjoy our weather which is as warm and inviting as our community, dropping a line off our famous one mile jetty, or discover the outer space kind at the OTC dish. While staying at BIG4 Plantation Caravan Park visit the Bio Dynamic Plantation right next door, walk to the OTC Dish or drive/walk across the mighty Gascoyne River. Bring your bike and binoculars - or simply relax by our pool, using our free BBQs or jumping on our bouncing castle for hours of fun...

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Attractions

Galleries, Museums and Collections (1)
1. Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage Museum The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage Museum captures the life of the early pioneers that operated the lighthouse in Carnarvon. It has been restored and provides an interesting look back at the lives led by the original lighthouse keepers during the 1900s, as well as providing some fascinating information about how the lighthouse operated.
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (2)
1. Carnarvon Tramway The Carnarvon Tramway was built in the early 1900s and offers a 20 minute scenic trip from the town centre to the port. Listen to the detailed audio commentary to get the most out of your tour of the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, and take the opportunity to learn about the town’s fascinating transportation history.
2. One Mile Jetty One Mile Jetty in Carnarvon is the longest jetty in the northwest of the state. It is a great spot for fishing for Mulloway and Tailor, where you can enjoy fishing in the deep water without the need for a boat! Walk along its 1,493 metre length, and then catch the Coffee Pot train back. Enjoy a magnificent sunset over the water and soak up the history of this unique structure.
Landmarks and Buildings (1)
1. Big Dish The ‘Big Dish’ is a Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the site of this massive satellite dish and marvel at the 29.5 metre diameter of the reflector. The building is not open to the public; however you can visit the site and enjoy the panoramic views of Carnarvon and the surrounding plantations.
Mining and Industry (1)
1. Dampier Salt Mines Located on Lake Macleod, the Dampier Salt Mines are an impressive sight from the road. Whilst not usually open to the general public tours can be organised through the Carnarvon Visitors Centre, if there are a sufficient number of people interested in viewing the operations.
National Parks and Reserves (1)
1. Kennedy Range National Park The beautiful gorges and red rock landscape of Kennedy Range National Park are about a two hour drive east of Carnarvon.
Natural Attractions (8)
1. Bibbawarra Bore The spectacle of hot water gushing from the natural 914 metre deep Bibbawarra Bore is a fascinating sight. View the remains of the impressive 175 metre troughs that were used to transport the ground water to sheep and cattle, cooling along the way.
2. Cape Cuvier Coast Cape Cuvier Coast is a picturesque natural port close to the most westerly point of Australia. Driving along the spectacular rugged coastline you will be able to see the shipwreck of the bulk carrier Korean Star that ran aground following a cyclone in the area. From high up on the sixty metre cliff, in the winter months, you can see an incredible sight as whales and sharks pass by feeding on the schools of fish.
3. Gnaraloo Gnaraloo is a first class surfing, kite surfing and windsurfing beach along the stunning Coral Coast. It also offers exceptional fishing due to its position on the southern tip of Ningaloo Reef. Gnaraloo has 57km of coastline and offers a plethora of activities to entertain all who visit and an unrivalled setting to experience it in.
4. Quobba The spectacular Quobba coast stretching from Point Quobba to Red Bluff is renowned for exceptional fishing, walking, snorkelling and spectacular rugged scenery. Be amazed by the fascinating sight of water erupting up to 20 metres into the air at Quobba blowholes.
5. Red Bluff at Quobba Station The stunning coastal cliffs of Red Bluff at Quobba Station provide a spectacular location for the ardent surfer where waves can reach up to 2.4 metres in height. There are also a number of calm secluded beaches and some exceptional game fishing on offer.
6. Rocky Pool Rocky Pool is a freshwater pool near Carnarvon. This picturesque setting makes for a wonderful day trip. No matter what time of year you visit the pool, you will be able to swim in the inviting waters thanks to the year round warm climate.
7. The Blowholes Carnarvon The spectacular Blowholes Carnarvon, located about an hour's drive north of Carnarvon, shoot a powerful jet of water 20 metres into the air in an awesome display of nature.
8. The Fascine The Fascine is a picturesque bay in Carnarvon favoured by locals and popular with visitors. Take a gentle stroll along the boardwalk on the oceanfront to admire the coconut and cotton palms that line the path.
Scenic Drives and Walks (2)
1. Kingsford Smith Mail Run The 800 kilometre Kingsford Smith Mail Run drive trail gives the traveller a real feel for Western Australia's outback with a smattering of history to make things even more interesting. The moderate Top Trail takes you from Carnarvon on the west coast, inland to Meekatharra.
2. One Mile Jetty Top Trail The One Mile Jetty Top Trail is located in Carnarvon, 904 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. This three kilometre easy walk trail runs from the Tramway Bridge in the town centre, along the railway line to the Precinct and the One Mile Jetty. This enjoyable walks allows close observation of the flora and fauna of the region with the help of interpretive signage.

Events

Exhibitions and Shows (2)
1. Carnarvon Space Festival Apollo 11 Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin – the second man on the moon – will journey from America to Western Australia's tropical North West to officially open the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Carnarvon Space Festival celebrates the world's only remaining 'sugar scoop' satellite dish and its extraordinary role in space tracking and television broadcasting.
2. Taste of the Gascoyne The Taste of the Gascoyne event promotes the region’s fresh produce and its point of difference: slow, long ripening seasons that make for produce that simply tastes better. The weekend includes tours of plantations and seafood factories, grower markets’ on Saturday morning and a cocktail party on the Saturday evening.
Festivals and Celebrations (1)
1. TropiCOOL Festival TropiCOOL Festival includes a soiree of colourful events in the town of Carnarvon. There will be a ball with cabaret entertainment including comedy skits and later in the night the DJ will turn on the dance floor. During the day, there will be a festival parade, triathlon and the famous great Carnarvon Tomato Battle.
Sporting Events (2)
1. Carnarfin Fishing Competition The Carnarfin Fishing Competition caters for beach, jetty, rock and boat fishing enthusiasts who attempt to catch the largest fish in 16 categories within 50 nautical miles of Carnarvon. With prizes totalling around AUD20,000 this is a fishing comp not to be missed.
2. Kickstarters Gascoyne Dash The Gascoyne Dash is a hardcore desert racing event featuring a diverse range of off-road racing machines; bikes, quads, four wheel drives and buggies. Competitors are as diverse as the machines they race coming from across Western Australia, interstate and overseas. They race in purpose-built buggies and motorbikes in a two-day, 500 kilometre challenge across some of the harshest terrain in Western Australia.

Visitor Information

Visitor Information Centres (1)
1. Carnarvon Tourist Centre The Carnarvon Visitor Centre is located on Western Australia’s beautiful Coral Coast in a bustling, tropical town which is the hub of the Gascoyne Region.

Our Local Highlights

Bumbaks Plantation Tours: Tour a real operating Plantation and see how and where your fresh produce is produced. Sample the enormous range of goods at Jo's shop.
Try a chocolate covered strawberry, custard apple or banana at Morels Plantation - a gentle stroll away.
Visit our famous shearing shed display and One Mile Jetty. Take a station Tour.
Red Bluff is only a short drive away [approx 1 hour].
Heritage Precinct: History all in one spot - One Mile Jetty, Coffee Pot Train, Lighthouse Museum, Shearing Hall of Fame and HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran Displays.
Natural Attractions: Take a scenic flight, visit blow holes or snoklel at Quobba Station. Carnarvan also offers some great fishing spots including; north beach fishing, south beach fishing, island fishing and jetty fishing. Birdwatching is also a populare pasttime, especially in our peaceful BIG4 Plantation Caravan Park.
Catch a Tour: Town Tours, Sunset Dreaming Tours, Kennedy Ranges Tour, Bush Bay Aboriginal Tour, Taste of the Gascoyne Food Tours and Mount Augustus Safari Tours.
Picnic & Bird Watching [feathered kind!!!]: Try bird watching [the feathered kind] at Rocky Pool, Chinaman's Pool, Bibbawarra Bore, Gascoyne River and the famous Blow Holes only 73kms north of Carnarvon
Gascoyne Aboriginal Cultural Centre: Try the most amazing tasting plate, creamiest coffee, jungle juice or big breakfast. Then discover the Art Gallery. Amazing!
Old Post Office Cafe: According to Lonely Planet - Carnarvon has the WORLD'S 5TH BEST pizza - our favourite is the Thai Chicken Pizza and Meat Lovers - all with amazing fresh produce.
Indian Chief Day Fishing Charters: One day fishing charters available - book through BIG4 Plantation Caravan Park 08 99 418 100 or Carnarvon Visitors Centre.

Wonderful fish, hooks baited for you, all the help and support you could wish for plus lunch and a wonderful day's experience. BOOK NOW!
Ningaloo Surf and Adventures: Wet and Wild Day Trips
Surfing and snorkelling [or all snorkelling] adventure packs
Fully catered for food and water
All equipment supplied
Approx 6 hours

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