Public Toilets in Carnarvon, WA
5 toilet locations mapped across Carnarvon — the Gascoyne's tropical fruit town on the Indian Ocean coast. Between Perth and Exmouth, this is where banana plantations meet desert and a heritage jetty stretches 1.6km into the sea. Every dunny in town sorted for your drive up the coast.
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Where Are You?
Carnarvon is a compact coastal town — all facilities are within a 5-minute drive. Most visitors are here for the jetty, the fruit trail, or as a fuel stop heading north.
The Fascine waterfront
Fascine Waterfront toilets
Main recreational area. Sheltered tidal inlet with playground, walking paths, and picnic facilities.
The Fascine is Carnarvon's heart — a sheltered waterway with walking paths, playgrounds, BBQs, and fishing. The toilet block is the best in town: accessible cubicle, baby change, and drinking water. Right in the centre of everything.
One Mile Jetty
One Mile Jetty toilets
Heritage jetty stretching 1.6km into the Indian Ocean. No facilities on the jetty itself.
The jetty is a 30-minute walk each way (1.6km). There are no toilets on the structure itself — use the facilities at the Heritage Precinct car park before walking out. Great fishing from the jetty and stunning at sunset.
Pelican Point swimming
Pelican Point toilets
Family swimming beach at the Fascine entrance. Calm water, good snorkelling on the reef.
Pelican Point is Carnarvon's best swimming spot — calm, clear water protected from ocean swells. The reef on the point has good snorkelling. Toilet block at the car park. Popular with families and fishers.
Babbage Island
Babbage Island toilets
Heritage trail area connected to town by causeway. Wartime history and coastal walk.
Babbage Island has a heritage walk covering its wartime radar station history and the original town landing. Basic toilet at the main parking area. Connected to town by a short causeway — no longer truly an island.
Shopping in town
Town Centre toilets
Near the main shopping strip on Robinson Street. Supermarket, bakeries, and fuel stations.
The town centre toilet is near the Woolworths and main shops. Carnarvon is the last major supply stop before Exmouth (360km north) — stock up on groceries, fuel, and use the facilities before heading into the wilderness.
Heading to Exmouth
Town Centre (last stop)
360km to Exmouth with very limited facilities. Minilya Roadhouse (140km) has the next toilet.
If you're driving north to Exmouth or Coral Bay, Carnarvon is your last proper town. The Minilya Roadhouse (140km north) is the only stop before the Ningaloo Coast turnoff. Fill fuel, fill water bottles, use the dunny.
Things to Do in Carnarvon
A Gascoyne River town where tropical fruit grows in the desert and a heritage jetty stretches over a kilometre into the Indian Ocean. Population about 5,000. Most travellers stop 1-2 nights on their Perth-Exmouth drive.
One Mile Jetty
Heritage timber jetty stretching 1.6km into the ocean. Walk, fish, or watch the sunset from the end. One of WA's longest jetties.
Tropical Fruit Trail
Self-drive plantation trail along the Gascoyne River. Bananas, mangoes, pawpaw, avocados. Farmgate sales and tastings. Only in the desert!
OTC Space Museum
The tracking station that relayed the Apollo 11 moon landing to the world. Original dish and museum. Australia's space heritage.
Pelican Point Swimming
Calm swimming beach at the Fascine entrance. Reef snorkelling on the point. Warm water year-round. Great for families.
Blow Holes (70km north)
King waves blast through coastal rock channels. Spectacular but dangerous — stay behind barriers. Blowholes Point camp has basic toilets.
Fishing — Fascine & Jetty
Excellent land-based fishing from One Mile Jetty and the Fascine walls. Mangrove jack, queenfish, trevally. Charter boats for offshore.
Gascoyne River Walk
River walk trail through bush along the Gascoyne — Australia's longest river (when flowing). Birdwatching and Aboriginal heritage.
Carnarvon Heritage Walk
Self-guided walk through town covering pearling history, railway heritage, and the old tramway that ran along One Mile Jetty.
Where to Stay in Carnarvon
Good range of caravan parks and motels for a town this size. Most travellers stay 1-2 nights. Book ahead in peak season (May-September) when grey nomads fill the parks.
Motels & Hotels
Carnarvon Hotel, Gateway Motel, Hospitality Inn. Standard regional motels at reasonable prices ($120-200/night). All have ensuite bathrooms.
Nearest dunny: Town Centre toilets (24hr, accessible).
Caravan Parks
Coral Coast Tourist Park, Carnarvon Caravan Park, Wintersun. Powered sites from $40, cabins available. Good amenity blocks with hot showers.
Nearest dunny: On-site amenities (all parks have clean facilities).
Free Camps Nearby
Blowholes (70km north) has a basic camp with pit toilets. Several roadside bays between Carnarvon and Exmouth for self-contained travellers.
Nearest dunny: Pit toilets at camp sites (BYO paper recommended).
Getting to Carnarvon
Drive from Perth
900km north of Perth, about 9-10 hours via Indian Ocean Drive and North West Coastal Highway. Most people split the drive at Kalbarri (480km, halfway).
From Exmouth: 360km south (3.5 hours). From Denham/Shark Bay: 330km north (3.5 hours).
Fly
Carnarvon Airport has limited regional services. Most travellers drive as part of a WA coast road trip. The nearest major airport is Learmonth (Exmouth), 360km north.
Fuel & Supplies Warning
Heading north to Exmouth: 360km with only one roadhouse (Minilya, 140km). Fill up fuel and water in Carnarvon.
Heading south to Perth: Overlander Roadhouse (150km south) is the next fuel. Carnarvon is the last proper supermarket for 900km north of Perth.
Local Tips for Carnarvon
Practical advice for your stop in the Gascoyne — whether you're here for a night or just fuelling up.
Food & Fruit
- The fruit trail plantations sell direct — bananas, mangoes (in season), pawpaw, avocados
- Mango season is November-February — you can pick your own at some farms
- Carnarvon bananas are famous — cheaper and fresher than any supermarket down south
- The fish and chip shops near the Fascine use local catch — excellent barramundi
- Stock up on groceries here — last proper Woolworths before Exmouth (360km)
Driving & Logistics
- Fill fuel here — it's cheaper than roadhouses north or south
- Blowholes (70km north) — spectacular but STAY behind the safety barriers (king waves kill)
- One Mile Jetty walk takes 30min each way — bring water and sun protection
- Telstra has good coverage in town; patchy to nonexistent heading north
- Best time to visit: May to October (dry, warm, no cyclone risk)
Distances & Fuel Stops
The WA coast is vast. Here's what's between Carnarvon and the next major stops.
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Fuel Stops Between | Toilet Stops Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | 360km | 3.5 hours | Minilya Roadhouse (140km) | Minilya only |
| Coral Bay | 240km | 2.5 hours | Minilya Roadhouse (140km) | Minilya only |
| Denham (Shark Bay) | 330km | 3.5 hours | Overlander Roadhouse (150km south) | Overlander only |
| Kalbarri | 480km | 5 hours | Overlander, Billabong | Roadhouses only |
| Perth | 900km | 9-10 hours | Multiple roadhouses | Every 100-200km |
Always carry extra water (minimum 5L per person) and check fuel range before departing. Roadhouse fuel is significantly more expensive than town. Mobile reception is patchy to nonexistent between towns on the WA coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there public toilets at the Fascine in Carnarvon?
Yes. The Fascine waterfront precinct has public toilets near the main car park and playground area. Well-maintained by Shire of Carnarvon, open 24 hours. The Fascine is the town's main recreational area — a sheltered tidal inlet with walking paths, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Is there a toilet at One Mile Jetty in Carnarvon?
Yes. There are public toilets at the One Mile Jetty precinct near the Heritage Precinct car park. The jetty itself (1.6km long) has no facilities, so use the toilets before walking out. The tramway that previously ran along the jetty is currently not operating.
How far is Carnarvon from Exmouth?
Carnarvon is approximately 360km south of Exmouth (about 3.5 hours drive via North West Coastal Highway). It's the last major town and fuel stop heading north before the Ningaloo Coast. Many travellers stop overnight in Carnarvon on their way to or from Exmouth and Coral Bay.
What is the Carnarvon fruit trail?
The Carnarvon plantation trail is a self-drive route along the Gascoyne River visiting tropical fruit plantations. The Gascoyne's warm climate and river irrigation produce bananas, mangoes, pawpaw, avocados, and stone fruit — in the middle of the desert. Several plantations offer farmgate sales and tours. Best visited May to October.
Can you swim at Pelican Point in Carnarvon?
Yes. Pelican Point is a popular swimming and snorkelling spot at the mouth of the Fascine. Calm, shallow water suitable for families. The beach is sandy with good reef snorkelling on the point. Public toilets are located at the car park area.
Is Carnarvon worth stopping at?
Yes, especially as a break between Perth and Exmouth (it's roughly halfway). The One Mile Jetty, OTC Space Museum (tracking station that relayed the moon landing), tropical fruit plantations, and Pelican Point swimming are all worth a half-day to full-day stop. Many travellers stay 1-2 nights.
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Carnarvon sits on the boundary between tropical and arid climates. Warm year-round but cyclone risk in summer.
May-October (Best)
22-28°C
Clear skies, no rain, perfect weather. Peak tourist season. Book caravan parks ahead.
November-April (Hot)
32-40°C
Very hot, humid, cyclone risk. Some closures. Mango season (Nov-Feb) is the upside.
Water Temperature
21-27°C
Swimmable year-round at Pelican Point. Warmer than southern WA beaches.
Nearby Areas
Carnarvon is a town of approximately 5,000 people at the mouth of the Gascoyne River, Western Australia. Known as the fruit bowl of the north — tropical plantations irrigated by the Gascoyne produce bananas, mangoes, and stone fruit in an arid landscape. Inggarda country. Managed by Shire of Carnarvon.
