Big Dish

The `Big Dish' is a Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre 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 station for satellite tracking and communications, and one of just eight in the world. It was an integral part of the communications network for the Apollo Moon Programe and was used for tracking Halley's Comet.

Open for 21 years from 1966 it was closed down in 1987; the dish was of major importance to global communications.

Carnarvon is an 11 hour drive from Perth and is the southernmost point of the Ningaloo Reef.

Accessible all year.

Whilst you're here, learn more about Carnarvon's attractions...

Fruit Loop and the Cactus Garden

When visiting Carnarvon, take a drive along the scenic North and South River Roads, known as “The Fruit Loop” drive trail. The Drive will take you past working plantations – some of which run roadside

Carnarvon

Ideally situated between the Shark Bay and Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Areas, Carnarvon is a great place to rest, relax and recharge. Enjoy an abundant tropical food experience of fresh fruit

Lighthouse Keeper's 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

Gascoyne Food Festival Carnarvon Western Australia

Eat and drink your way around the Coral Coast

Complement your Coral Coast holiday with a unique blend of food and beverage experiences guaranteed to enhance any holiday in this bucket-list destination. Scattered throughout the Coral Coast region

Warroora Outback Cattle Station beach Western Australia

Outback Station Snorkelling

Several outback station boundaries run right up to the Ningaloo Reef, meaning they're the perfect places to base yourself on a snorkelling holiday. The stretch of coast between Carnarvon and Coral Bay

Carnarvon Fruit, Vegetables & Seafood

Food doesn’t get any fresher than Carnarvon fresh. Many of the local growers sell seasonal fruit and vegetables direct from their farms (some are only open for the growing season). A trip around the

Turtle Tracking

The Ningaloo Turtle Program is a community volunteer conservation project, established by Parks and Wildlife, the Cape Conservation Group and WWF Australia. Responsible for collecting valuable

Mount Augustus National Park

Mount Augustus National Park, Western Australia is located 460km east of Carnarvon and is home to the world's largest monocline, known as Burringurrah by the local Wadjari Aboriginal people. The rock