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...

Honeycomb Gorge

Honeycomb Gorge is a must-visit location when in Carnarvon . Due east of the town into the Kennedy Range National Park, it's perfect for a four wheel driving bush-camping adventure under a star-filled

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

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,

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

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). Trip around the

Shell Beach at Quobba Station, Carnarvon

Completely different to the cockle Shell Beach of Shark Bay , Carnarvon's Quobba Station has its own shell beach which is great for beachcombing finding mostly Cowry shells (the tiger spotted kind).

Quobba and Red Bluff

The spectacular Quobba coast stretching from Point Quobba to Red Bluff is renowned for exceptional fishing, walking, snorkelling and rugged scenery. Be amazed by the fascinating sight of water

One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre

One Mile Jetty is currently closed to visitors, however to reflect the jetty’s iconic status, a new Interpretive Centre has opened! Housing an exhibition covering the Carnarvon stories about whaling,