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Carnarvon Attractions - Western Australia

Experience local attractions in Carnarvon such as museums, vineyards, wineries, art galleries, parks and gardens on your Western Australia holiday. Be sure to visit attractions in neighbouring towns to appreciate all Gascoyne - Outback Coast region has to offer.

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. ...

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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 panor ...

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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 ...

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Carnarvon Tramway  

The Carnarvon Tramway was built in the early 1900s and offers a twenty 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 oppo ...

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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 i ...

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Gnaraloo  

Gnaraloo is a first class 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 offers a plethora of activities to entertain all who visit a ...

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HMAS Sydney Memorial Cairn  

There is a range of items of memorablia relevant to the Sydney-Kormoran disaster kept in Carnarvon. The battle between HMAS Sydney and the German raider Kormoran took place off Carnarvon on the nineteenth of November 1941. Although controversy rages ...

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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. Perfect for a four wheel drive adventure, Kennedy Range National Park is the place to go camping under a star-filled night sky. H ...

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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 coas ...

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Lighthouse Keepers 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 190 ...

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Norwest Seafoods Prawn Factory  

See the prawn and scallop processing factory and purchase fresh, succulent seafood from the retail shop at wholesale prices. This tour is seasonal depending on the catch (usually April to October) and includes the small boat harbour where the net mak ...

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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 ...

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One Mile Jetty, Carnarvon  

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 Jett ...

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Oyster Creek  

Oyster Creek is a tidal mangrove creek eight kilometres from town on the Old Carnarvon Road. An ideal place for small boats with a wide variety of fish to be caught. Nature lovers can explore the creek system, coastal ecology at its best with migrato ...

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Pelican Point  

Pelican Point is a beach located six kilometres south east of the town of Carnarvon. It was originally the southern mouth of the Gascoyne River and is now a popular fishing location especially for whiting, bream and flathead. It is also a popular ...

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Pioneer Park  

Pioneer Park is located on Olivia Terrace. Opened on the 28th of May 1980, this park was originally an old cemetery. The park contains a number of relics from Carnarvon's history, including two enormous whale bones which form an arch over the entran ...

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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 Quob ...

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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 of ...

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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. Take a wa ...

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St Georges Church of England  

The most westerly Parish in Australia is St George's Church of England. It is part of the largest Diocese in the world. The church, located opposite the Shire office in Francis Street is a historical landmark. It was erected in 1907 and the first B ...

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The Blowholes Carnarvon  

The spectacular Blowholes, 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. The Blowholes are in a pristine coastal strip where you'll also find white sandy beac ...

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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. Stop for a picnic on the grass and stay ...

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editors picks

Tidal Measurements at the Isle of the Dead Port Arthur

Isle of the Dead boldysr | 2010-02-11 | A fascinating program on ABC Radio National caught my attention. It led me to put my camera in a plastic bag, launch my kayak and paddle out to the Isle of the Dead, about one kilometre from my holiday accommodation, Burilda Waters. | read more

The return of the wombat.

The wombat Gate lgoldsmith | 2010-03-03 | Continuing the saga of living with wombats (In the previous episode our gallant wombat excluder had succeded in preventing the wombat returning to the burrow beneath the B & B ) read on for the next exciting episode. | read more

Australia: Love at first sight - Perth

Perth esmeralda | 2009-04-03 | 1995 Esme & Nick's Australian Travel Diary (April to August) | read more

Thornton’s Beach at Cape Tribulation

The beach and us marief | 2009-01-19 | A beautiful isolated beach in Tropical North Queensland with historical reference to Captain Cook's discovery of the Eastern Coast of Australia | read more

Surfing at Shipsterns Bluff, Marion Bay, SE Tasmania

Shipsterns is close to the popular town and beach of Marion Bay Beachbreaks | 2009-02-15 | Shipsterns Bluff , 'The Stern' or "shippies" has put South East Tasmania firmly on the world surfing map. The wave is considered as one of the worlds heaviest, and with good reason. | read more

 

 

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