Carnarvon, Western Australia. A bustling, tropical town which is the hub of the Gascoyne Region. It has grown is stature over the years as a popular base to shop, sample locally grown produce, which tastes completely world-class, and boasts a reputation as a great fishing spot.
The town's hinterland is saturated with natural attractions, making your visit absolutely splendid.
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Carnarvon is situated in the northern and isolated area of Australia's Coral Coast tourist region. Carnarvon faces west to the Indian Ocean and the Gascoyne River flows through Carnarvon to the ocean. The town is surrounded by banana and other crop plantations.
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One Mile Jetty
Walk or take the 'Coffee Pot' train along this historical jetty stretching over one mile into the Indian Ocean. Renowned for great fishing, the water is fairly deep by the time you get to the end and so some big catches are often reeled in. The jetty is a remarkable landmark and is a must see.
Blow Holes
Located 70km out of town, the trip is definitely worth taking. Powerful ocean waves are forced through sea caves which project jets of water high up into the air to heights of up to 20 metres. A protected cove, surrounded by coral reef lies just one kilometre south of the Blow Holes.
Munro's Banana Plantation
Experience paradise in the tranquil charm of the lush tropical oasis. Day tours allow your taste buds to be tantelised by the exotic tropical delights served to visitors and take the opportunity to learn all aspects of the Banana and crop growing industry in Western Australia.
Carnarvon has a moderate, tropical climate. The weather in this part of the region makes the area ideal for growing many kinds of fruit and produce including mangoes and bananas. Most rainfall occurs in the monsoon season. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 32°C with an average minimum temperature of 27°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 22°C with an average minimum temperature of 12°C.
Tropical Cyclones are a prevalent part of this region between December and April. It is essential that you understand the steps and the procedures in place for Tropical Cyclones when entering this beautiful part of the world. For information, visit: www.fesa.wa.gov.au
The town, named after Lord Carnarvon, the British Secretary of State (1866-74), was founded in 1883 and for most of its early life it served as a port and supply depot for the surrounding pastoral industry. Carnarvon became the centre of an efficient wool producing area. The wide main streets can be attributed to the early uses of camels as a means to transport goods. The economic nature of the town changed from the 1930's as it was discovered that the Gascoyne River was a great area for supporting crops such as avocados, coconuts, dates, mangoes, pawpaws, pineapples, melons and especially bananas.
The biggest event in recent history was the establishment of the NASA tracking station in 1964 and which played a major role in relaying messages for the Apollo Missions. On July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong stepped out of Apollo 11, his famous words 'One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind' were relayed via the tracking station at Carnarvon.
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