If you’re headed up to Broome, Carnarvon is one of the last coastal towns you’ll come by till you hit Eighty Mile Beach. Just a cruisy 900kms north from Perth, Carnarvon is known for its produce and famous ‘fruit loop’.
The perfect place to stop for a while and enjoy the coast before the rest of your road trip, we’ve compiled the ultimate pet-friendly guide to Carnarvon from where to stay and eat, to pet-friendly things to do. Read on for planning out a pet-friendly adventure in Carnarvon!
Capricorn Holiday Park, Carnarvon
Many people travel with pets, preferring to bring their dog with them on their road trip. And why wouldn’t you? Travelling with your pet while experiencing new adventures sounds like a great holiday! Because we know how important your pets are to you, Summerstar Tourist Parks is happy to allow pet-friendly accommodation in the form of pet-friendly caravan and camping sites at all our 13 parks (Eighty Mile Beach is a Marine Park so no dogs allowed unfortunately), with most of them situated along the coast.
Summerstar’s Capricorn Holiday Park in Carnarvon is no exception! Bring your dog along on your road trip up to Carnarvon and stay with us in our dog-friendly caravan and camping sites while embarking on your action-packed adventure in Carnarvon. Pet-friendly things to do in Carnarvon
Enjoy the stunning ocean views at Sunsets Café at One Mile Jetty. Dog-friendly with a large outdoor dining area, the café is the perfect place to enjoy a feed with your pet.
Old Mile Jetty Precinct
As the historical One Mile Jetty is currently undergoing repairs, it is currently closed off to the public. Explore the surrounding heritage precinct with your best mate and learn about the history of Carnarvon through it’s interpretive displays.
See the Kimberley Steam Train at the Railway Station Museum, check out the Shearing Hall of Fame and visit the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.
Take your dog to space! Well, not really to space, but the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. While dogs aren’t allowed inside the museum itself, you can take your dog to check out the giant satellite dish sitting right outside and take a special pic for the ‘gram.
Known as the produce capital of WA, Carnarvon’s ‘Fruit Loop’ Drive Trail will take you to a multitude of fruit and vegetable plantations where you can sample the latest fresh produce. Take the dog for a drive along the trail and don’t miss the Cactus Garden, a hobby garden by a Carnarvon local who loves all things Cacti.
Must visit spots include Bumbak’s and their scrumptious milkshakes and banana ice-creams, and the Big Humpty Dumpty Water Tank for an insta snap.
Quobba Blowholes. Image: Australia's Coral Coast
Check out the awe-inspiring sight of the Quobba Blowholes where powerful ocean swells force water through sea caves and up out of narrow holes in the rocks. Watch along with your dog as jets of water erupts from the rocks that can go up to 20 metres! Best accessed from the raised boardwalk, be safe and keep away from the strong waves, and keep your dog on a leash!
Take your dog along with you to The Aquarium, a calm lagoon where you can look for fish and seashells along a white sandy beach. A short stroll from the Quobba Blowholes, the Aquarium is also a great spot for some snorkelling.
Pelican Point is a dog-friendly beach where you can let the dogs off-leash for a quick run on the beach! Watch the sunset with your best mate after a good run and splash in the water.
Some other dog-friendly outdoor spaces where you can let your dogs off the leash in Carnarvon include the Town Oval, Hutchison Park, Festival Grounds, Wise Park, Baxter Park and Carey and McKenna Levy Area.
If you need more tips on travelling with your pet, check out our guide for camping with a dog!
Before you hit the road to Broome, make sure you have comfortable and convenient accommodation at Capricorn Holiday Park with our pet-friendly caravan and camping sites.
Your ultimate North West adventure is waiting, plan your journey today!
