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LOCAL BEACHES

FASCINE Town Beach – Located on the Fascine, this is a safe beach for kids and adults alike. You can also swim to the pontoon in the Fascine.  Fishing can be done anywhere in the Fascine.  A good spot is on the footbridge.

Pelican Point – Located at the end of Pelican Point Road.  It is a popular beach for kite surfers.  There are friendly little crabs that will crawl on your hand.

SURROUNDING BEACHES

Miaboolya Beach– Located 22km north of Carnarvon. It’s a popular swimming, crabbing and fishing spot. Miaboolya’s main creek is cut off from the ocean by a sand bar for months at a time, creating a coastal lagoon. Miaboolya Beach is the only beach in the Coral Coast Region where clothes are optional.

New Beach/Bush Bay – Located 35km south of Carnarvon, via the North West Coastal Highway. Partly unsealed. Camping is permitted. It’s a great fishing spot

DAY TRIPS FROM CARNARVON

Rocky Pool – Located 55km east of Carnarvon you will find the magical location of Rocky Pool. After driving along Carnarvon Mullewa Road you will turn to the left (north) along a 4km unsealed road.   It is a beautiful picnic spot with a fresh water pool in one of few places along the Gascoyne River which holds water long after the river ceases to flow.  It has gum trees surrounding it and there are kangaroos and birdlife to see.  No facilities are available, and camping is not permitted. 

Blowholes – Located 75km north of Carnarvon, along a sealed road. Pack a picnic and snorkelling gear and head to this natural phenomenon, an awe-inspiring sight to see and must do when visiting Carnarvon. Powerful ocean swells force water through sea caves and up out of narrow holes in the rocks, jets of water erupt into the air, sometimes to a height of 20 metres, creating a spectacular sight.Mother Nature is simply amazing, but it is important to check the surging tide, wind and swell, which gives that large blow! Although the coast is serene it can be deadly, with a dangerous swell that can turn into king waves, capable of crashing over the top of the rock ledge. This coastline needs to be treated with caution and care – lives have been lost by unsuspecting souls here.

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SNORKELLING

The ‘Aquarium’ at Point Quobba – Located 75km north of Carnarvon and 1km south of the Blowholes is Point Quobba, a calm coral filled lagoon with fish and shells in abundance. With a white sandy beach this area is ideal for snorkelling, safe swimming, sun bathing and a great family picnic spot much favoured by locals. This is also a camping area with an overnight fee to be paid to the site ranger.

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