What is Carnarvon known for?

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1. What is Carnarvon known for?
2. Is Carnarvon worth visiting?
3. What's it like living in Carnarvon?
4. Does Carnarvon have a beach?
5. What is the Aboriginal name for Carnarvon?
6. Where should I stay in Exmouth?
7. Is Coral Bay or Exmouth better?
8. How many days do you need in Exmouth?
9. What do they grow in Carnarvon?
10. Are there crocodiles in Carnarvon Gorge?
11. Where can I swim in Carnarvon?
12. Is Carnarvon Gorge a rainforest?
13. How old is the Aboriginal art at Carnarvon Gorge?
14. Can you swim in Exmouth?
15. Is it safe to swim at Ningaloo Reef?
16. Is it better to stay in Coral Bay or Exmouth?
17. What is the best month to visit Exmouth?
18. What fruit grows in Carnarvon?
19. What fruit is in season in Carnarvon?

What is Carnarvon known for?

The town produces 80% of Western Australia's total fruit and vegetable crops, and much of the State's seafood with a thriving prawn, scallop, crab and fishing industry, so you can enjoy an abundance of fresh food between adventures.

Is Carnarvon worth visiting?

Yes, Carnarvon has amazing fresh produce and fantastic sustainable fisheries in the Shark Bay World Heritage area (giving it the title “Food Bowl of the West”), an award winning Aboriginal Heritage Cultural Centre and an extremely interesting Woolshed Museum, but it's the people of the town that make it worth visiting.

What's it like living in Carnarvon?

Needless to say, life in Carnarvon is laidback. Its unspoilt beaches and tranquil bay areas make an outdoorsy lifestyle all too easy. “It feels like a clean and healthy place to live,” said Luke Vandeleur, local businessman and shire councillor.

Does Carnarvon have a beach?

While in Carnarvon, you can head down to the Fascine Town Beach. It's a safe beach for kids especially; you can also swim to the pontoon in the Fascine and you can fish anywhere along the elegant crescent. Top spot to fish is off the Footbridge, known as the Tramway Bridge.

What is the Aboriginal name for Carnarvon?

TRADITIONAL OWNERS They named this area long ago, Kuwinywardu (Kow-win-wordo), meaning 'neck of water'. Aboriginal people associating with the Carnarvon area typically associate as being Yamatji.

Where should I stay in Exmouth?

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Is Coral Bay or Exmouth better?

For those looking for a total beach experience, Coral Bay wins hands down. For those wanting more to do, bushwalks, exploring the national park, nice accommodation and restaurants with a few beach activites tossed in for good measure, Exmouth is the better option.

How many days do you need in Exmouth?

It's easy to let time fly by when in Exmouth Western Australia, so we recommend planning to spend at least 3-5 days in the area to fully appreciate all that it has to offer. You'll need a few days for diving and snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef and for some time to enjoy the beach.

What do they grow in Carnarvon?

This irrigated area is one of the most productive in Western Australia for horticulture, producing a wide variety of fruit and vegetable crops including but not limited to bananas, table grapes, mangoes, melons, tomatoes, capsicums & green beans.

Are there crocodiles in Carnarvon Gorge?

Sightings of crocodiles in the Carnarvon area should be reported to the local DPaW office on 9941 3754. Estuarine and freshwater crocodiles are protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. They live in coastal rivers and creek systems, and often occur in open sea and around islands.

Where can I swim in Carnarvon?

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.

Is Carnarvon Gorge a rainforest?

Park features. Carnarvon Gorge is an oasis in the semi-arid heart of Central Queensland. ... Remnant rainforest flourishes in the sheltered side-gorges while endemic Carnarvon fan palms Livistona nitida, ancient cycads, ferns, flowering shrubs and gum trees line the main gorge. Grassy open forest grows on the cliff tops.

How old is the Aboriginal art at Carnarvon Gorge?

Carnarvon Gorge's rock art sites are thought to have been in use for at least 3,650 years. In the Mt Moffatt section of the Park, excavations of Kenniff's Cave revealed occupational evidence dating back 19,500 years, indicating a long period of human habitation for the Central Queensland Highlands.

Can you swim in Exmouth?

The Exmouth coastline offers a number of beautiful sandy beaches and the Town Beach is the most accessible and closest to the town centre. The beach is a safe place to swim, especially at high tide even with children. Drive your four wheel drive right down onto the beach and set up for a fun day out.

Is it safe to swim at Ningaloo Reef?

Australia's other great reef, the Ningaloo Reef offers some of the most accessible coral reef snorkeling in Australia. ... While the current can be dangerous for weaker swimmers, moderate to strong swimmers with the aid of snorkeling fins will find that there is a lot to see.

Is it better to stay in Coral Bay or Exmouth?

For those looking for a total beach experience, Coral Bay wins hands down. For those wanting more to do, bushwalks, exploring the national park, nice accommodation and restaurants with a few beach activites tossed in for good measure, Exmouth is the better option.

What is the best month to visit Exmouth?

The best time to visit Exmouth is April-May In the winter, temperatures can get down to 17℃ (63℉) around July. The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Exmouth are usually in December, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time.

What fruit grows in Carnarvon?

Carnarvon is diverse! In addition to bananas, growers produce mangoes, watermelons and pumpkins and so much more.

What fruit is in season in Carnarvon?

The most commonly grown mango in Carnarvon is Kensington Pride accounting for nearly 90% of all crops. The harvest season for mangoes in Carnarvon is between late December and early February and each season produces on average 1300 tonnes. Other production regions in Western Australia are in Gin Gin and Kununurra.