One Mile Jetty
Visit the longest jetty in the north of Western Australia and Immerse yourself in local history at the Heritage Precinct, located on the site of the 1890’s Port of Carnarvon, just 3km from the centre of town.
For assistance with your booking call 1300 885 775 (+61 8 9460 4900)
Details
Description
As the pastoral industry developed in Carnarvon in the late 1800s the local population pressured the government of the day to develop a port for the town. By 1897 the jetty had been built and wool and livestock produced in the region began to be exported to Fremantle and essential goods for the town imported using state shipping.
In 1904 the head of the jetty was added and in 1912 the jetty head was widened because of increasing traffic including passengers. Carnarvon was the first port in the world which loaded live stock on board ships for transport to markets. The One Mile Jetty once boasted an animal race the length of the jetty along which the sheep were drivenfrom holding yards not far from where the jety kiosk is located today
The jetty transport system and diesel locos on the tramway ceased in 1966 when state ships stopped calling. Road train transport commenced and the jetty began to fall into disrepair until 1998 when the community banded together to save what is the longest jetty in the north of the state. The jetty is now listed with state and national heritage trusts and is being progressively preserved.
Location
Babbage Island Road, Carnarvon WA 6701 Australia
Directions
From the Visitor Centre go along Robinson St. You will see a big round brown building on the right. On the left and slightly towards town is a major "T" junction Babbage Island Rd. Turn left here and follow the road until you see the signage for the Heritage Precinct and the One Mile Jetty.
Map
Reviews
It's always great to know what others think. So here's some comments from those with experience here.
Guest Ratings
Memories
So sad to see this iconic jetty closed for public access whilst finds are being raised to restore it. Can only imagine how great it would be to fish, walk, watch sunsets and generally enjoy the sheer size of it. It is still worth a visit out to it to have a look around the area and can only hope that there is enough support shown so it can again be opened to the public.Lovely Afternoon
We spent a lovely afternoon exploring the museum and shearing shed. It's a pity we couldn't see the Light Keepers Cottage due to a shortage of volunteers. Well worth a visit.It's shut the beach isn't
A spectacular intrusion into the sea but alas shut now. The beach around it is still lovely and worth a visit. The cafe was shut too which left us high and dry. Worth a visit for the photo opportunities.