Carnarvon weather, accommodation, amenities and friendly community make it an ideal base for exploring the wealth of stunning surrounds, Mount Augustus and the Kennedy Ranges in the east, the Carnarvon Blow Holes in the north or Carnarvon Heritage Precinct.
Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth on the North West Coastal Highway and is a regional hub in the Coral Coast's north. Lying at the mouth of the mighty Gascoyne River, Carnarvon is famous for its banana plantations!
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What to see and do in Carnarvon
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Carnarvon is renowned for its top quality fishing. Cast a line for delicacies such as tailor and mulloway from the beach or snapper and groper from a boat.
Even if you don't like to catch it, Carnarvon supports a thriving prawning, scallop, crab and fishing industry so there's always plenty for you to sample. During the months of May to October freshly caught seafood can be purchased directly from their factories. Infact food doesn't get any fresher than in Carnarvon. Its horticultural industry is the fruit bowl (and dont forget the vegies) of the State with many growers selling freshly picked produce direct to tourists. Dont leave without eating a Carnarvon banana!
70km north of Carnarvon, the Blow Holes are an awe inspiring sight to see. Safe swimming and snorkelling beaches are also located nearby with the option to camp overnight. Further north you'll also find beachside hideaways at Quobba Station, Red Bluff and Gnarloo, a magnificent stretch of coast boasting towering cliffs and sandy beaches, great fishing, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming and sight seeing. The cliffs provide the ideal platform to view humpback whales just metres off the coast during their annual migration from June to November.
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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For more information or to book your visit to Carnarvon contact the Carnarvon Visitor Centre on +61 8 9941 1149 or visit their website.
