Carnarvon Attractions

Bibbawarra Bore (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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. Discovered in 1905 the bore still produces a continuous flow of water today. Learn about its discovery and interesting statistics about the bore. T ...

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Big Dish (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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. The OTC Dish Base is located on Brown's Range, it was the site of Australia's first earth stat ...

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Cape Cuvier Coast (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 s ...

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Carnarvon Tramway (Attraction)
Annear Place, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 opportunity to learn about the town's fascinating transportation history. Carnarvon Port and Heritage Precinct has been restored and houses several mus ...

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Chinamans Pool (Attraction)
Margaret Row, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Chinamans Pool is a lovely spot for picnics. It was originally a watering hole for the township of Carnarvon. The area is suitable for swimming after the river has been flowing. Many varieties of birds can be observed during the year. The best time for viewing birdlife is early morning or evening. ...

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Dampier Salt Mines (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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. Learn about the salt mining process and how the 2,070 square kilometre salt lake was formed. Witness the salt being harve ...

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Gnaraloo (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 and an unrivalled setting to experience it in. The sheer size and power of the waves at Gnaraloo Point suit only highly experienced surfers, though ...

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HMAS Sydney Memorial Cairn (Attraction)
Quobba Road, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 over the site that followed the battle there is no doubt about Carnarvon's role in the rescue operation that followed the battle. There were no su ...

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Kennedy Range National Park (Attraction)
Gascoyne Junction Road, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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. Here, you're surrounded by pristine wilderness. Go bushwalking and explore gorges and sandstone cliffs, see native animals and birds, and look out o ...

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Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum (Attraction)
Annear Place, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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. Forming part of the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct you can catch ...

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One Mile Jetty (Attraction)
Annear Place, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 1493 meter 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. It was used in th ...

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Oyster Creek (Attraction)
Old Carnarvon Road, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 migratory birds, wildlife and nesting sea eagles. ...

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Pelican Point (Attraction)
Pelican Point Road, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 spot for swimming, windsurfing and surfing. ...

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Pioneer Park (Attraction)
Olivia Terrace, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

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 entrance and one head stone being that of Lewis Durlacher, who died in 1889. Pioneer park is a pleasant picnic spot with coin operated gas barbecues a ...

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Prawning Factory (Attraction)
Binning Road, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Tours of the factory may be arranged through the Carnarvon Tourist Bureau. Tours are held from the end of March until the end of November. ...

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