Carnarvon, Western Australia

Carnarvon, Western Australia Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth on the North West Coastal Highway. A coastal town, Carnarvon has a moderate tropical climate and is famous for its banana plantations.

The rugged coastline only a short drive north of Carnarvon features outstanding coastal cliffs at Cape Cuvier, plus great fishing, swimming and snorkelling all year round. Pack a hamper and visit classical Australian waterholes - Rocky Pool and Chinaman's Pool. When day turns into night sit back and gaze into our clear, star-filled skies.

First settled in 1876, Carnarvon has had a colourful history, not to mention a traumatic beginning. Several destructive floods occurred early on in the town's life when the Gascoyne River repeatedly broke its banks. Bulwarks were erected along the perimeter of the foreshore in the early 1900s.

The Gascoyne River and surrounding fertile red earth are now crucial to the town's thriving agricultural industry.

Drawing water from the aquifer of the river basin, the many plantations grow a host of delicacies. Bananas, mangoes, papaya, carambola melons, grapes and a wide range of vegetables are readily available. With a vibrant seafood industry, there is no shortage of fresh fish, prawns and scallops to throw on the barbecue.

Two landmarks that have had a significant influence on the history of Carnarvon are the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct and the satellite communications dish.

Carnarvon has a wide range of accommodation, including hotels, motels, holiday parks, backpacker hostels, camping facilities and caravan parks. For the slightly more adventurous, there are many farming stations offering farm stays in the Carnarvon area.

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A perfect base

The rugged coastline a short drive north of Carnarvon features outstanding coastal cliffs at Cape Cuvier, plus great fishing, swimming and snorkelling year round. Pack a hamper and visit Rocky Pool and Chinamans Pool, nestled among ghost gums.

Amazing Mount Augustus

Located 450 kilometres east of Carnarvon, Mount Augustus is the largest monolith in the world. It is twice the size of Uluru (Ayers Rock) standing 858 metres above the surrounding plain. The main difference between it and Uluru is that Mount Augustus is encircled by a slope of loose rocks and so lacks the distinctive shape of Uluru. During June to August, it is surrounded by wildflowers. It is estimated that the rock core of the mountain is some 1000 million years old.

Carnarvon's oasis

Carnarvon's palm-lined streets, tropical plantations and the beautiful Fascine Inlet offer an oasis to travellers in the Gascoyne. With tropical fruit and freshly caught seafood aplenty, it's hard to leave!

Fruits and the sea

Carnarvon is a town of palm-lined streets, tropical plantations, and picturesque waters. Bananas, mangoes, papaya, melons and grapes are all grown here, while fresh fish, prawns and scallops are caught locally and sold as cheap as chips.

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Carnarvon, Western Australia

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A perfect base

Amazing Mount Augustus

Carnarvon's oasis

Fruits and the sea

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Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth on the North West Coastal Highway. A coastal town, Carnarvon has a moderate tropical climate and is famous for its banana plantations. The rugged coastline only a short drive north of Carnarvon features outstanding coastal cliffs at Cape Cuvier, plus great fishing, swimming and snorkelling all year round. Pack a hamper and visit classical Australian waterholes - Rocky Pool and Chinaman's Pool. When day turns into night sit back and gaze into our clear, star-filled skies. First settled in 1876, Carnarvon has had a colourful history, not to mention a traumatic beginning. Several destructive floods occurred early on in the town's life when the Gascoyne River repeatedly broke its banks. Bulwarks were erected along the perimeter of the foreshore in the early 1900s. The Gascoyne River and surrounding fertile red earth are now crucial to the town's thriving agricultural industry. Drawing water from the aquifer of the river basin, the many plantations grow a host of delicacies. Bananas, mangoes, papaya, carambola melons, grapes and a wide range of vegetables are readily available. With a vibrant seafood industry, there is no shortage of fresh fish, prawns and scallops to throw on the barbecue. Two landmarks that have had a significant influence on the history of Carnarvon are the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct and the satellite communications dish. Carnarvon has a wide range of accommodation, including hotels, motels, holiday parks, backpacker hostels, camping facilities and caravan parks. For the slightly more adventurous, there are many farming stations offering farm stays in the Carnarvon area.
Articles A perfect base The rugged coastline a short drive north of Carnarvon features outstanding coastal cliffs at Cape Cuvier, plus great fishing, swimming and snorkelling year round. Pack a hamper and visit Rocky Pool and Chinamans Pool, nestled among ghost gums. Amazing Mount Augustus Located 450 kilometres east of Carnarvon, Mount Augustus is the largest monolith in the world. It is twice the size of Uluru (Ayers Rock) standing 858 metres above the surrounding plain. The main difference between it and Uluru is that Mount Augustus is encircled by a slope of loose rocks and so lacks the distinctive shape of Uluru. During June to August, it is surrounded by wildflowers. It is estimated that the rock core of the mountain is some 1000 million years old. Carnarvon's oasis Carnarvon's palm-lined streets, tropical plantations and the beautiful Fascine Inlet offer an oasis to travellers in the Gascoyne. With tropical fruit and freshly caught seafood aplenty, it's hard to leave! Fruits and the sea Carnarvon is a town of palm-lined streets, tropical plantations, and picturesque waters. Bananas, mangoes, papaya, melons and grapes are all grown here, while fresh fish, prawns and scallops are caught locally and sold as cheap as chips.
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