Top Things to do in Carnarvon
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Carnarvon, Western Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Carnarvon, Australia including Carnarvon Visitor Centre, Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum, OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon, Carnarvon Blowholes, Kennedy Range National Park, The Fascine, Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, One Mile Jetty.
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1. Carnarvon Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
The Carnarvon Visitor Centre is your one stop touring shop, located on Robinson Street in the heart of town. The Visitor Centre provides a professional and comprehensive booking service for accommodation, tours and integrity Coach Line services. Drop into the Visitor Centre upon your arrival, pickup some holiday information, maps, brochures and more. Our friendly staff are available to provide you with all the information you require to make your stay in Carnarvon/Coral Bay a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you soon. If you are planning your holiday in the months of June,July,August or September please remember to book your accommodation as it is our Tourist season and it will save disappointment.
Reviewed By O4570CEjanb
Staff very friendly and helpful came up with some good suggestions for our journey up and back to coral Bay. They also have book exchange if you want to swap your book.
2. Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Celebrating the role Carnarvon played in the NASA manned space program of the 1960's - 1970's and the role of OTC Carnarvon satellite earth station.Open seven days per week. 9am - 4pm (April - Sept) 10am - 2pm (Oct - March)Closed Christmas Day Free WiFi
Reviewed By Rebecca_J1974
Many a happy hour was spent here by our entire family. Interactive exhibits, interesting video's, loads and loads of really fascinating pieces of Australian space history. Really a fantastic stopping point for anyone travelling the West Coast. I sincerely recommend that everyone take advantage of this marvellous museum, it is truly interesting, has a great little souvenir shop, and a comfy seated area with free tea and coffee for those who need to rest for a few minutes.
3. OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
The former OTC Satellite Earth Station site is the home of the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum.
Reviewed By racheltG948VI - Perth, Australia
Interesting spot to visit, came as part of our visit to the excellent Carnavon Space Museum. Great views over the city
4. Carnarvon Blowholes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By weetbex - Perth, Australia
Also known as the Quobba Blowholes, this attraction is well worth the detour from the main road if you are travelling between Carnarvon and Shark Bay. We went a few hours before high tide and found the blowholes to be very active with the big waves crashing into the coves fascinating to watch. Make sure you wear shoes with good grip and if taking photos, have someone watch the waves and let you know when a big one is coming - so you can get ready to shoot or get out of the way quick smart. Tip: If you are patient, you can get some great photos of the "King Waves Kill" sign with a blowhole in action in the background (to the right of the sign). There are toilets further down the road from the blowholes if you need them - and a basic campground for those who wish to stay the night.
5. Kennedy Range National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Rosco49 - Perth, Australia
Kennedy Ranges is located 184 km east of the coastal town of Carnarvon in Western Australia . You need a National Park Pass to get the benefits of the $10/ night camping. Take your own water, food & camping gear. The volunteer camp hosts are very helpful. There are many well marked hiking track the range from 3-5 difficulty & a huge number of photo opportunities
6. The Fascine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By mjail5
What a pity we were there when it was an extremely windy day that we could not fully appreciate the beauty of The Fascine. We started at the Playground area and waited for the sun to set before walking further down to where the HMAS Sydney II Memorial is. The sunset was glorious throughout The Fascine. Just love the view of the coconut trees lining up The Fascine which reminded me of my childhood holidays to Penang where I was born (I was brought up in KL). Did not get a chance to walk on the 2.5km Old Tramway Walk Trail. Would have been nice to go for a run too from the end of The Fascine where the boat harbour is to the Heritage Precinct.
7. Carnarvon Heritage Precinct
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 43 reviews
Going forward into history. The Precinct was the original Port of Carnarvon, which comprised the One Mile Jetty, Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Lighthouse and the Carnarvon Tramway. Come and view the iconic One Mile Jetty, Explore the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage Museum, The Shearers Hall Of Fame, Visit the One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre, Wander the Railway Station Museum, meander along one or all of the walktrails & refuel at the famous Sunsets Cafe.
Reviewed By viktoriak369 - Perth, Australia
What an amazing afternoon! For $10 you can explore the lighthouse keepers cottage where every room is filled with period objects. The heritage museum explaining the history of the region and a 1 hour movie exploring the HMAS Sydney loss and search to find. There is the Shearing Shed & Train Museum; plus lots of old vehicles in the yard. Also, there’s a short trail explaining the misery of the Aboriginals taken from family. Don’t miss this site
8. One Mile Jetty
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 317 reviews
This place is temporarily closed. Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, a Not For Profit Community Group. Attractions include One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre - HMAS Sydney II/HSK Kormoran, Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum, Railway Station Museum, Shearing Hall of Fame, Gascoyne Rivermouth Walktrail, Tramway Walktrail, Inner Mangrove Walktrail and Fishing off the One Mile Jetty.
Reviewed By Lorraine554 - Perth, Australia
Worth a trip just for a visit to the museum. it is such a shame that a heritage treasure like this jetty is not receiving government funding for restoration. that said, it is still worth a visit as there are 3 musuems there, a train museum, a lighthouse museum, and the actual jetty museum dealing with the story of HMS Sydney. It was worth a visit just to chat to John who was entirely lovely, knowledgeable, and a real asset to both Carnarvon and the museum.
