Carnarvon, the hub of the Gascoyne

The Carnarvon area was first settled in 1876 and the town named after Lord Carnarvon, the then British Secretary of State for the Colonies. Carnarvon the hub of the Gascoyne, has grown in stature over the years as a popular base to shop, sample locally grown produce, to fish and explore the outlying areas which provide a diverse range of natural attractions. It is a travellers dream with a host of excellent caravan parks, motels, hotels and facilities, an ideal location for restocking supplies, fuelling up, banking and utilising essential services including government departments.

Shark Bay
South of Carnarvon is Shark Bay, one of only a handful of special regions in the world to meet all four criteria for World Heritage listing. Have close encounters with Dolphins at Monkey Mia, view the shy dugong, marvel at a beach made entirely of shells and find out more about Project Eden.

Ningaloo Reef
North of Carnarvon is the Ningaloo Reef, 260 kilometres of fringing reef, home to over 250 species of Coral and more than 500 species of fish. Long white sandy beaches typify the coast, deserted safe swimming beaches offer prvacy and adventure.

Kennedy Ranges
East of Carnarvon journey into the hinterland to see rugged sites and a way of lifeThat makes this part of the region memorable. The Kennedy Ranges is a huge mesa 75 kilometres long and up to 25 kilometres wide. The eastern side eroded to form spectacular cliffs that rise 100 metres above the valley plains. Journey further into this dry and unforgiving land to see the splendour of the worlds largest monocline, Mt Augustus. With colour changes by the minute, from deep indigo to bright pink, orange, red and occasionally green, reflectiong the mood of the rock and the spirits living there.