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Carnarvon

Carnarvon is a coastal town that is a busy regional centre serving the surrounding farming area and some backpackers find work here.

There isn’t a lot to see or do here, but it’s an OK stop for an hour or so if you’re driving along the coast. The park by the seashore has picnic tables and it is a nice spot for lunch.

Practical information

Carnarvon Visitors Information Centre

11 Robinson Street, Carnarvon
Tel (08) 9941 1146
Website www.carnarvon.org.au
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8am-noon

Coming & going

Greyhound (tel 1300 473 946) coaches stop at the Civic Centre (11 Robinson Street, Carnarvon) en route from Perth to Exmouth and Broome.

Hostel accommodation

Carnarvon Backpackers

97-99 Olivia Terrace, Carnarvon
Tel (08) 9941 1095

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