Trail Fast Facts
Carnarvon Tramway is a 3km, grade 2 hike in Regional Western Australia, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
The tramway offers a 3 km walking and cycling trail between Olivia Terrace in Carnarvon and the heritage precinct around One Mile Jetty. The railway line has been rebuilt and the trail runs beside the rails.
The tramway is a link the town of Carnarvon and the Jetty.
The Carnarvon Heritage precinct features many relics of the early days of the port. Here you can:
walk the 1.5 km to the end of the jetty or ride out in the small "Coffee Pot" train
Walk the 400 m Gascoyne River Mouth walk following the coast
Visit the railway and lighthouse museums; the railway museum features Kimberley, the last locomotive to work the tramway or climb the water tower lookout.
The tramway features interpretative sign-boards along the trail. It adjoins Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
The One Mile Jetty was built in 1897 to serve the State Ships which carried passengers and freight between Carnarvon and Perth. Before the construction of the North West Coastal Highway, shipping provided the only link between Carnarvon and the outside world. The tramway was built to link the town and the jetty, crossing the mangrove swamps around Babbage and Whitlock Islands. The jetty was engineered by James Price in the late 1800s and was used as a deep sea port until the 1980s. Fire destroyed a section of the jetty in 2007 but it has been restored to its former glory with the help of the National Trust.
1. More information on the Jetty http://www.westaustralianvista.com/one-mile-jetty.html
2. Shire of Carnarvon http://www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au/
Track Grade
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Tips
Carnarvon to Carnarvon in Regional Western Australia
904km north of Perth
Coarse gravel
Flat
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