Welcome to the Shire of Carnarvon. Carnarvon’s unique location, makes it a tropical oasis situated approximately 904km north of Perth on the west coast. Carnarvon is commonly recognised for its banana plantations, tropical fruits, fine seafood and warm climate and situated in the heart of the Gascoyne Region on the doorstep of the Indian Ocean. It is the gateway to Australia’s Ningaloo Coast, and very close proximity to the Ningaloo Reef and World Heritage areas.