Carnarvon Highlights Trail Carnarvon Highlights Trail
2WD in Coral Coast
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Carnarvon played a major role in the Space Race in the 1960s and evidence is plain to see at the town’s fascinating Space and Technology Museum. In 1966 the Casshorn antenna – locally known as the Sugar Scoop – propelled Carnarvon onto the world stage when it was used for the first television broadcast from Australia to the BBC in London. On 21st July 1969, the Casshorn antenna relayed Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon from NASA’s Honey Suckle Creek Tracking Station to Perth’s TV audience – the first live telecast into Western Australia. At the museum, built on this lofty spot outside of town, space fans will find a treasure trove of space paraphernalia.
Gwoonwardu Mia is a must-visit if you’re interested in finding out about the local Indigenous culture during your time in the region. The Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre is an award-winning multi-purpose centre which offers an exceptional insight into the extraordinarily rich culture which has rippled through this part of Western Australia for all time. The centre features an interpretive centre, a multi-award winning permanent interactive exhibition that unites and reflects the culture and stories of the five Aboriginal language groups of the region. As you walk through, you’ll explore many themes ranging from stories of the land to the ancient and continuing culture of the region. Learn more about the incredible giant, burrowing bees and marvel at the range of artefacts and objects on display.
Carnarvon’s history as a pastoral hub is reflected in this fascinating step back in time. The Heritage Precinct tells a visual story of how the town evolved to become an important part of WA’s food and wool supply chain. As Carnarvon’s pastoral Industry developed, the One Mile Jetty was built in 1897 for export of livestock and wool to Fremantle and was in use until 1984. The Jetty was destroyed in 2021 by Cyclone Seroja, with only 400m of the Jetty remaining in a damaged state. The Heritage Precinct is home to the One Mile Jetty Railway Museum, The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage, and The Shearing Hall of Fame.
Carnarvon Visitor Centre
(08) 9941 1146
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- 21 Robinson Street, Carnarvon WA 6701
Other Links
- Carnarvon Space an Technology Museum
- Gwoonwardu Mia - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre
- Carnarvon One Mile Jetty Heritage Precinct
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Time / Duration
Full day
Length
15 Minutes of driving in total
Difficulty Notes
Hazards & Warnings
Safety
Facilities
- Cafe
- Car Park
- Child Activities
- Interactive Centre
- Interpretive Centre
- Kiosk
- All accessible parking
- Public Toilet
- Shop
- All accessible toilet facilities
- View Platform
Best time of year
Available all year round, ideal in Peak Season (May to October)
Fees
Entry Fees Apply
Prohibited Items
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Space and Technology Museum
EXPERIENCES AT THE CARNARVON SPACE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM
Apollo Experience - Jump inside the full-size apollo capsule to experience a near to real life experience of the saturn v launch. The capsule shakes and rattles while you take off!
Planetarium - Every half hour enjoy the wonderful movies in the 6 meter diameter inflatable planetarium. It's a full on visual experience exploring space.
Space Theatre - Take a step back in time, relive the touching moments and watch the short documentaries of the space communications.
Museum Displays - ON display throughout the museum is the full size Gemini and Apollo capsules, original mercury, gemini and Apollo consoles, official piece of skylad and OTC and NASA memorabilia.
Interactive Displays - This is where the kids will stay entertained for hours. Suitable for all ages, you can try and land the space shuttle, learn about solar power and so much more. You are guaranteed your children to be scientist after a visit to the Space Museum.
Shape Shop - No visit the the Space Museum is complete without taking some a memorabilia from the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Gold Coin collectors will find their very own Space coin, plus so much more like Astronaut ice-cream. Hmmm... interesting.
Gwoonwardu Mia
The centre features an interpretive centre, Burlganyja Wanggaya - Old People Talking - listen, learn and respect. This multi-award winning permanent interactive exhibition unites and reflects the culture and stories of the five Aboriginal language groups of the region; Yinggarda, Bayungu, Malgana, Thadgari and Thalanyji. As you walk through the interpretive centre, you’ll explore many themes ranging from stories of the land to the ancient and continuing culture of the region, through to station stories and tales from Carnarvon town. Explore exhibits like the Sky Dome, which showcases a timelapse video of a starry sky, with commentary about the ancient art of stargazing for the Aboriginal community. Learn more about the incredible giant, burrowing bees and marvel at the range of artefacts and objects on display.
Heritage Precinct
EXPERIENCES AT THE CARNARVON HERITAGE PRECINCT
Railway Station Museum - This museum houses the Kimberley Steam Train, which was brought down from Broome in the 1950’s. It was the last steam train to operate in the North West.
Shearing Hall of Fame - The Heritage Group in collaboration with The Gascoyne Pastoral and Shearing Museum Inc have opened Western Australia’s first Shearing Hall of Fame. Read about gun shearers and big sheds. Learn about the golden days of the Gascoyne shearing industry in the 1950s.
Light House Keepers Cottage - This museum is a cottage which was built around the 1900s to house the lighthouse keeper and his family and used until the 1970’s. The building has now been restored and houses memorabilia from bygone days.
One Mile Jetty Centre - The new One Mile Jetty Centre opened in April 2019. The centre is home to the HMAS Sydney II/ HSK Kormoran Display. This famous Australian battle off the Gascoyne Coast in 1941 is remembered and told in the Centre. You can also view one of the lifeboats in which 46 German survivors came ashore north of Carnarvon.
Carnarvon Attractions Heritage Precinct
Take a walk through thew One Mile Jetty Centre which is home to the HMAS Sydney II/ HSK Kormoran Display. Learn about the famous battle which occurred of the Gascoyne Coast in 1941.
Once you have explored the Centre, make your way to the Light House Keepers Cottage. The building was built in the 1900s to house the lighthouse keeper and his family. The Building has now been restored and houses memorabilia from bygone days.
Do not miss out on the Shearing Hall of Fame either! The Heritage Group in collaboration with the Gascoyne Pastoral and Shearing Museum Inc have opend Western Australia's FIRST Shearing Hall of Fame right here in Carnarvon. read and Learn about the golden days of the Gascoyne shearing industy in the 1950's.
One Mile Jetty Railway Museum
One Mile Jetty Centre - The new One Mile Jetty Centre opened in April 2019. The centre is home to the HMAS Sydney II/ HSK Kormoran Display. This famous Australian battle off the Gascoyne Coast in 1941 is remembered and told in the Centre. You can also view one of the lifeboats in which 46 German survivors came ashore north of Carnarvon.
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