Kalbarri to Carnarvon road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Kalbarri to Carnarvon road trip: Shark Bay to Carnarvon
The drive from Monkey Mia to Carnarvon is incredibly dull, alas.
The Overlander Roadhouse is a logical refuelling stop at the junction of the highway, with the next option being the Wooramel Roadhouse near Carnarvon.
Between the two roadhouses, the Wooramel Lookout and Gladstone Scenic Lookout over the Drysdale River are arguably worth a photo stop.
Once in Carnarvon, you can swim among the coconut palms at the Carnarvon Fascine, enjoy the sunsets at the mouth of the Gascoyne River and do a driving loop round several banana plantations.
Other attractions near Carnarvon worth investigating include the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum.
Carnarvon accommodation picks
Accommodation in Carnarvon, WA, costs from around $126 a night. Wotif has a good selection of options.
The following Carnarvon accommodation is particularly worth looking at:
- For central location: Carnarvon Motel.
- For two bedroom apartments: Carnarvon Central Apartments.
- For best overall quality: Hospitality Carnarvon.
- For family cabins with a pool: Capricorn Holiday Park.
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