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| The spectacle of hot water gushing from the natural 914 metre deep Bibbawarra Bore is a fascinating sight. View the remains of the impressive 175 metre troughs that were used to transport the ground water to sheep and cattle, cooling along the way.
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Carnarvon , Coral Coast |
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| The ‘Big Dish’ is a Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the site 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.
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Carnarvon , Coral Coast |
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| Cape Cuvier Coast is a picturesque natural port close to the most westerly point of Australia. Driving along the spectacular rugged coastline you will be able to see the shipwreck of the bulk carrier Korean Star that ran aground following a cyclone in the area. From high up on the sixty metre cliff, in the winter mont |
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| The Carnarvon Tramway was built in the early 1900s and offers a 20 minute scenic trip from the town centre to the port. Listen to the detailed audio commentary to get the most out of your tour of the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, and take the opportunity to learn about the town’s fascinating transportation history.
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| Located on Lake Macleod, the Dampier Salt Mines are an impressive sight from the road. Whilst not usually open to the general public tours can be organised through the Carnarvon Visitors Centre, if there are a sufficient number of people interested in viewing the operations.
Learn about the salt mining process and how |
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Carnarvon , Coral Coast |
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| Gnaraloo is a first class surfing and windsurfing beach along the stunning Coral Coast. It also offers exceptional fishing due to its position on the southern tip of Ningaloo Reef. Gnaraloo offers a plethora of activities to entertain all who visit and an unrivalled setting to experience it in.
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Carnarvon , Golden Outback |
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| The beautiful gorges and red rock landscape of Kennedy Range National Park are about a two hour drive east of Carnarvon.
Perfect for a four wheel drive adventure, Kennedy Range National Park is the place to go camping under a star-filled night sky. Here, you're surrounded by pristine wilderness. Go bushwalking and exp |
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Carnarvon , Coral Coast |
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| The 800 kilometre Kingsford Smith Mail Run drive trail gives the traveller a real feel for Western Australia's outback with a smattering of history to make things even more interesting. The moderate Top Trail takes you from Carnarvon on the west coast, inland to Meekatharra.
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| 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 the original lighthouse keepers during the 1900s, as well as providing some fascinating information about how the ligh |
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| One Mile Jetty in Carnarvon is the longest jetty in the northwest of the state. It is a great spot for fishing for Mulloway and Tailor, where you can enjoy fishing in the deep water without the need for a boat! Walk along its 1,493 metre length, and then catch the Coffee Pot train back. Enjoy a magnificent sunset ove |
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| The One Mile Jetty Top Trail is located in Carnarvon, 904 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. This three kilometre easy walk trail runs from the Tramway Bridge in the town centre, along the railway line to the Precinct and the One Mile Jetty. This enjoyable walks allows close observation of the flora and faun |
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Carnarvon , Coral Coast |
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| The spectacular Quobba coast stretching from Point Quobba to Red Bluff is renowned for exceptional fishing, walking, snorkelling and spectacular rugged scenery. Be amazed by the fascinating sight of water erupting up to 20 metres into the air at Quobba blowholes.
Meander one kilometre along the coast to a delightful p |
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Carnarvon , Coral Coast |
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| The stunning coastal cliffs of Red Bluff at Quobba Station provide a spectacular location for the ardent surfer where waves can reach up to 2.4 metres in height. There are also a number of calm secluded beaches and some exceptional game fishing on offer.
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| Rocky Pool is a freshwater pool near Carnarvon. This picturesque setting makes for a wonderful day trip. No matter what time of year you visit the pool, you will be able to swim in the inviting waters thanks to the year round warm climate.
Take a walk around the Rocky Pool admiring the beautiful ghost gum trees, floa |
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| The spectacular Blowholes Carnarvon, located about an hour's drive north of Carnarvon, shoot a powerful jet of water 20 metres into the air in an awesome display of nature.
The Blowholes are in a pristine coastal strip where you'll also find white sandy beaches and a coral reef just offshore.
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| The Fascine is a picturesque bay in Carnarvon favoured by locals and popular with visitors. Take a gentle stroll along the boardwalk on the oceanfront to admire the coconut and cotton palms that line the path.
Stop for a picnic on the grass and stay until sunset where you will witness a stunning Western Australian su |
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| There is a range of items of memorablia relevant to the Sydney-Kormoran disaster kept in Carnarvon.
The battle between HMAS Sydney and the German raider Kormoran took place off Carnarvon on the nineteenth of November 1941. Although controversy rages over the site that followed the battle there is no doubt about Carna |
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| Oyster Creek is a tidal mangrove creek eight kilometres from town on the Old Carnarvon Road.
An ideal place for small boats with a wide variety of fish to be caught.
Nature lovers can explore the creek system, coastal ecology at its best with migratory birds, wildlife and nesting sea eagles. |
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| Pelican Point is a beach located six kilometres south east of the town of Carnarvon.
It was originally the southern mouth of the Gascoyne River and is now a popular fishing location especially for whiting, bream and flathead. It is also a popular spot for swimming, windsurfing and surfing.
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| Pioneer Park is located on Olivia Terrace. Opened on the 28th of May 1980, this park was originally an old cemetery.
The park contains a number of relics from Carnarvon's history, including two enormous whale bones which form an arch over the entrance and one head stone being that of Lewis Durlacher, who died in 1889 |
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