Carnarvon region

A lush oasis on WA’s Coral Coast

Known as the fruit bowl of Western Australia (WA), the Carnarvon region is a lush oasis lying to the south of the world famous Ningaloo Reef.

Witness the dramatic spectacle of the blow holes and discover WA’s past at the fascinating Carnarvon Heritage Precinct. Enjoy superb fishing, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing and swimming in the beautifully rugged surroundings of Quobba Station, Red Bluff and Gnaraloo.

Or, why not head off into the rugged outback to climb the world’s largest monocline, Mount Augustus, and explore the Kennedy Ranges National Park. Click on the links below and start planning your visit to WA’s Carnarvon region.

Carnarvon

Carnarvon is Western Australia’s fruit bowl – famous for its banana plantations, the town lies just over 900 kilometres north of Perth, at the mouth of the Gascoyne River. View more

Carnarvon Heritage Precinct

The Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, located on the Coral Coast of Western Australia (WA), is one of the region’s must-see attractions - take the ‘Coffee Pot’ train along the historical One Mile Jetty built in 1897. View more

Witness the everchanging colours of Mount Augustus

Mount Augustus National Park

Mount Augustus, on the Coral Coast of Western Australia (WA), is the world's largest monolith, bigger than Ayers Rock - its colour changes frequently, affecting the mood of the breathtaking landscape that surrounds it. View more

Take a hike in the Kennedy Ranges National Park

Kennedy Range National Park

The Kennedy Range National Park, on the Coral Coast of Western Australia (WA), offers the perfect setting for hiking or camping - a trek to the top of the ranges is a must. View more

Carnarvon blowholes

The Carnarvon Blowholes are awe inspiring natural phenomena on the Coral Coast of Western Australia (WA) - jets of water erupt into the air, some as high as 20 metres. View more